Hearth and Home Technologies 810-03201 (PMH) manual

R www .quadrafire.com 250-7251F September 1, 2008 CASTILE PELLET INSERT O-T L T ested and Listed by Portland Oregon USA OMNI-T est Laboratories, Inc. C US Owner ’ s Manual Installation and Operation 810-02901 (MBK) 810-03201 (PMH) CASTINS-CSB CASTINS-CWL Models: HOT! DO NOT TOUCH . SEVERE BURNS MA Y RESUL T . CLOTHING IGNITION MA Y RESUL T . W A[...]

Page 2 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Hearth & Home T echnologies welcomes you to our tradition of excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have our assurance of commitment to quality , durability , and performance. This commitment begins with our research of the market, including ‘V oice of the Customer ’ c[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 3 Castile Pellet Insert Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifications ...................... 4 B. Mobile Home Approved ...................... 4 C. Glass Specifications ............................ 4 D. Electrical Rating .................................. 4 E. BTU & Efficiency Specificat[...]

Page 4 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 1 Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certification C. Glass Specifications E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications This appliance is equipped with 5mm ceramic glass. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic glass. Please contact your dealer for replacement glass. This appliance is approv[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 5 Castile Pellet Insert 2 Getting Started A . Design, Installation & Location Considerations CAUTION • Do NOT connect this unit to a chimney flue servicing another appliance. • Do NOT connect to any air distribution duct or system. Fire Risk. W ARNING • Do not operate appliance before reading and unders[...]

Page 6 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert D. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List Reciprocating Saw Hammer Phillips Screwdriver T ape Measure Plumb Line Level Framing Material Hi-temp Caulking Material Gloves Safety Glasses Framing Square Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) 1/4” Self-T apping Screws May also n[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 7 Castile Pellet Insert 3 Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions Figure 7.2- Front View Figure 7.1 - T op View Figure 7.3 -Side View 13-1/16" (332mm) 10-3/16" (259mm) 24-3/4" (629mm) 9-13/16" (249mm) 2.0" (51mm) 24-3/16" (3614mm) 19.0" (483mm) 12-3/4" (324mm) 9-3/[...]

Page 8 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert A C B B C E D Fire Risk. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. W ARNING Failure to comply may cause house fire. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONL Y . • I llustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Act[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 9 Castile Pellet Insert A B C D E. Minimum Opening for Masonry and Zero Clearance Fireplaces Inches Millimeters A Insert side to combustible side wall 00 B Insert top to mantel 12 305 C Insert top to face trim 0 0 D Insert side to face trim 0 0 Location Inches Millimeters A Rear Width 23-7/16 595 B Depth 18 for Ze[...]

Page 10 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Mark area of floor to cut Starter hole Use 2 x 4 from insert packaging to support insert Keep sharp edge of metal floor away from power cord F . Removing Metal Floor of Factory-Built Firebox • The firebrick (refractory), glass doors, screen rails, screen mesh and log grates can be remov[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 1 1 Castile Pellet Insert Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a sun deck or porch, narrow walkway or closely fenced area, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered breezeway , etc. CAUTION V e[...]

Page 12 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner ’s information manual provided with this appli- ance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer , service agency or your dealer . W [...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 13 Castile Pellet Insert 5 V enting Systems Figure 13.2 A. D irect Connect With Outside Air B. D irect Connect Without Outside Air NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365. Outside Air through Rear W all Figure[...]

Page 14 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert C. Full Reline With Outside Air Outside Air T ermination at Chimney T op Outside Air through Rear W all Exit through the Ash Clean-Out of Masonry Chimney 12” (305mm) min. below 12” (305mm) min. above NOTE; Use metal plate around exhaust vent pipe and seal all edges with non-flammable i[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 15 Castile Pellet Insert 6 Mobile Home 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow . It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke a[...]

Page 16 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 7 Appliance Set-Up B. Leveling System Figure 16.4 A. Reversible T op or Rear Flue Adapter The back legs are adjustable to allow for customized fit into zero clearance boxes. 1. Loosen 2 top screws and remove 2 bottom screws. 2. Adjust leg to desired height. Leg can slide up (shorter) or d[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 17 Castile Pellet Insert C. Outside Air Kit Instructions Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 ft. flex hose, 2 hose clamps, 1 collar assembly , 1 termination cap assem- bly , 1 trim ring, fasteners. 1. Attach collar assembly to appliance. Figure 17.1 . Measure distance from floor to air vent opening in a[...]

Page 18 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Install Sides First Install Front Last Bend top and bottom tabs toward inside OT - T urn right side up and attach top cast rin g Zero Clearance Panel Extension Alignment Hole T L Base Plate Only Installation Kit Includes: See Page 17 T ools Needed: Phillips head screwdriver Parts Needed : [...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 19 Castile Pellet Insert E. Panel Set And Cast T rim Set 1. Screw panels together 2. Bend tabs down 1. Screw panels together 3. Install Cast T rim Header 2. Bend tabs down Mounting tabs on each panel leg to match up with slots on insert. Included in Panel Kit: (2) side panels, left and right; (1) panel top; (1) fa[...]

Page 20 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 1. Open the hinged cast face and open the glass door assembly . 2. Positioning the logs. Place the right rear log as shown. There is a notch in the bottom of the log for clearance for the thermocou- ple and thermocouple cover (ceramic protection tube). Figure 20.1 Continue placing the last[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 21 Castile Pellet Insert 1 . A 12 volt AC thermostat is required to operate this pellet appliance. Y ou may use the included wall mount thermostat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat or remote control. The included thermostat is equipped with an adjustable heat anticipator . The current rating is .05 a[...]

Page 22 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 8 Operating Instructions A. Fuel Size And Material 1. Wood Pellets Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content. Minerals and ot[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 23 Castile Pellet Insert C. Before Your First Fire 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and thermostat installation instructions. 2. Double check that the ash pan and firebox are emp[...]

Page 24 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert G. Iginition Cycles 1. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the fire starts. 2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after your appliance has reached the set temperature. This blower transfers heat from your appli[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 25 Castile Pellet Insert 9 T roubleshooting With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to b[...]

Page 26 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Slow or smoky start-up (Cont’d ) Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in appliance, including behind rear panels, firebox, heat exchanger , exhaust blower and venting. Feed system fails to start. Out of fuel. #2 snap disc m[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 27 Castile Pellet Insert Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Convection blower fails to start. No call light. #1 snap disc defective. Blower not plugged in. Blower is defective. Control box is defective. Defective control box. Replace snap disc. Check that blower is plugged into wire har- ness. Replace blower[...]

Page 28 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 10 Maintaining & Servicing Y our Appliance C. General Maintenance 1. T ypes of Fuel Depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you have to clean your firepot. If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content or you are burning shelled field corn, i[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 29 Castile Pellet Insert 3. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot Scraper • Frequency: Daily or more often as needed • By: Homeowner a. The appliance must be in complete shutdown and cool and the exhaust blower off. If you are just cleaning the firepot, there is no need to unplug the appliance. b. [...]

Page 30 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b. A more thorough cleaning is needed to remove the excess ash that is left behind from t[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 31 Castile Pellet Insert 12. Cleaning the Glass • Frequency: When clear view of the firepot becomes obscure • By: Homeowner a. Appliance must be completely cool before cleaning glass. b. Use a damp paper towel or any non-abrasive glass cleaner . Wipe off with dry towel. Handle glass assembly with care. When c[...]

Page 32 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 17. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season • Frequency: Y early • By: Homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off. b. Remove all ash from the firebox and vacuum thoroughly . c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron. •[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 33 Castile Pellet Insert E. Igniter Replacement a. Shut down the appliance by turning down the thermostat and let the appliance completely cool down . After the appliance has cooled down, unplug it and remove the ash pan. b. The wire leads to the igniter are connected to the wire harness with 1/4 inch (6mm) male /[...]

Page 34 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Re-installing Baffle & Brick Set 1. Place right brick in behind the right bracket, and then slide to the left so the tabs are behind the center brick. Figure 34.4 2. The brick will be flush against the back wall and notches exposed in the side bracket. Figure 34.5. 3. Lift slightly a[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 35 Castile Pellet Insert Figure 35.1 Figure 35.2 Hook on left side T ab on right side Figure 35.3 Figure 35.4 Figure 35.5 Lift brick, pul l forward at an angle and drop down into notches Re-installing Baffle & Brick Set (Cont’d)[...]

Page 36 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert 11 Reference Materials 7. Heat Exchangers The heat exchangers transfer heat from the exhaust system into convection air . There are 2 clean out rods located under the heat exchangers. 8. Heat Output Switch The heat output switch is located on the lower right side of firebox, behind the ri[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 37 Castile Pellet Insert 16. Snap Disc #1 (Convection Blower) 1 10°F Snap disc #1 is located behind the right cast side of the firebox above the red call light. There are 2 purple wires connected to it. This snap disc turns the convection blower on and of f as needed. Power is always present at snap disc #1. 17.[...]

Page 38 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert B. Component Locations Figure 38.2 - Cleaning Rods & Heat Exchanger T ubes Figure 38.1 - Blowers & Feed Motor Figure 38.3 Feed Motor Exhaust Blower Convection Blower CLEANING RODS 10 Heat Exchanger T ubes o trol o tio o Reset tto eat tp t Si t o er ord tlet T ermostat lo se Red all[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 39 Castile Pellet Insert Beg. Manufacture Date: July , 2005 C. Exploded Views Figure 38.1 - Door , Glass, & Handle Assembly Item Description Part Number 1 Screw 10-32 x 5/16 PH PHL MS ZC 229-1230 2 Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8 TH PHL 220-0440 3 Door Latch Assembly 413-5200 4 Glass Assembly 7001-038 5 Rope Retainer 7001-[...]

Page 40 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Figure 40.1 22 2 24 2 26 2 2 2 40 0 21 20 1 1 1 2 4 6 41 42 44 4 46 4 4 4 0 1 2 4 # Description # Description # Description # Description 18 Face, Cast 27 Igniter 36 Exhaust T ransition 46 Trim, Cast, Header 19 Glass, Side Window 28 Brick, Center , Cast 37 Exhaust Adapter , T op/Rear 47 T [...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 41 Castile Pellet Insert IMPORT ANT : THIS IS DA TED INFORMA TION. The most current information is located on the Quadra-Fire web site at www .quadrafire.com . When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. D. Service Parts and Accessories Item # Part Description, Alphabetical Ord[...]

Page 42 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Item No. Accessories, Alphabetical Order Part No. Adjustable Hearth Support, 12 inches x 50 inches, 2 inches to 10 inches high ADJSPT -12 Log Set, 4 piece 81 1-0852 Log, T op, (to cover firepot) 81 1-0900 Outside Air Kit 81 1-0872 Panel Set, Small, 30” w x 42-1/2” h (use with cast tri[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 43 Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log[...]

Page 44 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert Date of Service Performed By Description of Service E. Service And Maintenance Log (Cont’d)[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 45 Castile Pellet Insert F . Homeowner ’s Notes[...]

Page 46 250-7251F September 1, 2008 R Castile Pellet Insert G. W arranty Policy Hearth & Home T echnologies LIMITED W ARRANTY Hearth & Home T echnologies (“HHT”) and its respective brands extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet and electric appliances purchased from an authorized HHT dealer and installed in the United S[...]

R September 1, 2008 250-7251F Page 47 Castile Pellet Insert  HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to damages resulting from: (1) installation, operation or main- tenance of the appliance not in accordance with the installation instructions; operating instructions and the listing agent identification label furnished with the ap[...]

R Hearth & Home T echnologies 1445 North Highway Colville, W A 991 14 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES 250-7251F September 1, 2008 Page 48 O T T O T O : Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer please visit our web site at www .quadrafire.com WHERE PURCHASED: ___________[...]