England's Stove Works 25-EPI manuale d’uso

EVOLUTION PELLET INSERT & INSERT KIT INSTALLATION & OP ERATION MANUAL MODEL NUMBERS: 25-EPI 55-SHPEPI 55-TRPEPI SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION Please read this entire manual before in stallation and use of this pellet fuel- burning appliance. Keep children, furnitu re, fixtures and all combustibles away from any heating appliance. SAFETY N[...]

Page | 2 WARNING : • Use of outside combustion air is mandatory with this unit. • Do not operate with the hoppe r open; lid must be shut and tightly latched during operation. Retain for your files Model Number________________________ Date of Purchase_______________________ Date of Manufacture____________________ Serial Number___________________[...]

Page | 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction • Introduction ...................................4 Specifications • Unit Dimensions ...........................5 • Heating Specifications ..................6 • EPA Compliance ...........................6 Installation • Insert Assembly ........................ 7-8 • Clearances to Combustibles ....[...]

Page | 4 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this fi ne product from England’s Stove Works! England’s Stove Works was started, and is still ow ned by, a family that believes strongly in a “Do It Yourself” spirit; that’s one reason you found this product at your favo rite “Do It Yourself” st ove. We intentionally design and build our[...]

Page | 5 SPECIFICATIONS Unit Dimensions • Unit Height (In Fireplace) o 20.00” [508mm] • Unit Depth (In Fireplace) o 9-7/16” [239.7mm] • Unit Width (In Fireplace) o 21-3/16” [538.2mm] • Bottom to Flue Collar o 7-1/4” [184.2mm] • Left Side to Flue Collar o 5-1/2” [139.7mm] • Unit Width (Outside Fireplace) o 26.0” [660.4mm] •[...]

Page | 6 SPECIFICATIONS Heating Specifications • Heat Output Range** ............................................ 10,700 BTU/hr – 25,100 BTU/hr • Approximate Pellet Burn Rate** ............................................... 1.6 lb/hr – 3.9 lb/hr • Maximum Burn Time** .......................................................................[...]

Page | 7 INSTALLATION Insert Assembly Instruction 1. Begin the insert conversion by loosen ing and removing the six sheet metal screws on the rear of the unit which hol d the side panels and rear panel to the stove. These screws can be loosen ed using a 5/16” socket or open end wrench. 2. Once these screws are removed, the si de panels and back p[...]

Page | 8 INSTALLATION Insert Assembly Continued 6. Use the included self-drilling sheet me tal screws to scre w the Rear Hopper Cover Plate to the hopper of the stove while carefully holding the lid in place to be certain in remains centered on the stove. A set of clamps or an extra set of hands is very useful at this point of the conversion, but n[...]

Page | 9 INSTALLATION Clearances to Combustibles Unit  Clearances  to  Combustibles  Clearance  to  Mantle  (A)  Side  (B)  16  IN.  6  IN.  406.4  MM.  152.4  MM.  WARNING • INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER. • HOT! Do not touch! Severe burns or clothing ignition[...]

Page | 10 INSTALLATION Venting Introduction This pellet stove operates on a ne gative draft system, which pulls combustion air through the burn pot and pushe s the exhaust air to the vent pipe and out of the building. This unit must be installed in accordance with the following detailed descriptions of venting technique s; not installing the stove [...]

Page | 11 INSTALLATION Additional Venting Information • The installation of a fireplace inse rt can be challenging and requires knowledge of chimney systems that th e average homeowner does not have. Due to this, England’s Stove Works highly recommends having this insert professionally installed. • However, if this installation is performed b[...]

Page | 12 INSTALLATION Approved Venting Method : Full Chimney Relining • Use a chimney liner system specifically designed for pellet stove use; follow the guidelines in the previous section regarding appropriate liner diameter. • Use the tee supplied by the liner manufacturer to connect the exhaust outlet of the stove to the chimney lining syst[...]

Page | 13 OUTSIDE AIR HOOK-UP • The use of outside combustion air is mandatory on the 25-EP Insert. • The outside air connection pipe protrude s from the lower rear center of the stove; use the included outside air kit to attach your stove to outside combustion air. Instructions and all the parts need ed to make the outside air connection to yo[...]

Page | 14 FLOOR PROTECTION • The 25-EP requires a non-combustible hearth if the current hearth of the fireplace does not extend the required dist ance from the front of stove. Follow the diagram below to determine if the cu rrent fireplace hearth is sufficient. • If the current fireplace hearth is not la rge enough to acco mmodate this insert, [...]

Page | 15 DAILY OPERATION Getting Started • Check to see that th e hopper is clean and free from fo reign materials. Be sure to connect this unit to a working outle t; we recommend using a surge protector to help protect the electr onic components from damage. • BEFORE your first fire, dry run your unit (no pellet fuel in the hopper) for twenty[...]

Page | 16 • The 25-EP will perform equally well usi ng softwood and hardwood pellets, and although the ash may differ slightly in a ppearance or texture, both types of pellets will burn cleanly and efficiently in this stove. • The 25-EP is equipped with an automatic pellet ignition system; the only user input required to light the stove is a si[...]

Page | 17 CONTROL BOARD SETTINGS The control board on this stove allows th e user to adjust the heat output and convection blower speed, turn the unit on and off, and test co mponents for function (more on diagnostic mode later). • The lower buttons on the control board (L ow Fuel Feed, Low Burn Air, and Air on Temp) are not meant to be adjusted [...]

Page | 18 ERROR CODES Error codes or “E-Codes” ar e alphanumeric codes that will appear in the Heat Range and Blower Speed windows of the C ontrol Board if the unit experiences an abnormal condition. Error code s are the control board’s wa y of telling the user that something isn’t operating correctly within the stove and that the unit shou[...]

Page | 19 POWER FAILURE If the power to the unit is interrupte d for approximately t hree minutes or less, the unit will resume operation when power is restored according to the following table: Unit’s State Before Power Lo ss State When Powe r Returns ON Start-Up Start-Up Start-Up Shut-Down Shut-Down OFF OFF ¾ If the power is interrupted for mo[...]

Page | 20 THERMOSTAT OPERATION Thermostat Installation 1. Unplug the unit and remove the back panel of the stove. 2. Locate the thermostat connect block, la beled J18, on the rear of the control board, near the bottom (See image belo w and pg. 43 of this manual for a control board diagram). It will have a small wire “jumper” installed in it fro[...]

Page | 21 THERMOSTAT OPERATION Thermostat Operation Details • The 25-EP was designed to operate equally well in both manual and thermostat mode. While using the c ontrol board for heating control gives the user control over the heat output of the stove, the thermostat allows t he stove to “start-up” and “shutdown” inde pendently which wil[...]

Page | 22 DAILY MAINTENANCE Important Notes • As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF” and has completed the Shut-Down cycle BEFORE starting. • Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain HOT long after the fire has gone out and EVEN after the Shut-Down cycle is complet e. Always use extreme caution wh[...]

Page | 23 DAILY MAINTENANCE Ash Removal and Disposal • Press the “Off” button and allow the stove to complete the shut-down cycle and cool completely. • Grasp the heat exchange cleaning rod lo cated at the middle of the decorative room air grill and repeatedly pull it in and out until ash stops falling from the tubes into the firebox. NOTE [...]

Page | 24 DAILY MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Burnpot Along with removing ashes from the stove, cleaning the burnpot is the other essential part of daily maintenance that will keep the stove operating at its peak. Pellets contain varying amounts of impur ities and fusible m aterial that will accumulate in the burnpot over time. Some pellets will contain[...]

Page | 25 BIWEEKLY MAINTENANCE Important Notes • As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF” and has completed the Shut-Down cycle BEFORE starting. • Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain HOT long after the fire has gone out and EVEN after the Shut-Down cycle is complet e. Always use extreme caution[...]

Page | 26 BIWEEKLY MAINTENANCE Baffle Removal • Using the integral tube cleaner helps to keep the heat exchanger tubes free from fly ash, however fly ash will still accumulate on the baffle shelf and in other non-visible areas. • The firebox baffle is a free floating design, which reduces thermal stresses on the baffle and makes it easily remov[...]

Page | 27 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Important Notes • As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF” and has completed the Shut-Down cycle BEFORE starting. • Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain HOT long after the fire has gone out and EVEN after the Shut-Down cycle is complet e. Always use extreme caution [...]

Page | 28 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Exhaust Chamber Cleaning The exhaust chamber of the stove wa s intentionally designed as an ash accumulation area. Allowing ash to accumu lat e here prevents excess ash build-up in the combustion blower and the venting system. Similarly, the exhaust chamber is easily accessible via the two exhaust chamber clean-out por[...]

Page | 29 • MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Venting Pipe Cleaning • Low spots and direction changes in th e venting system (such as tee’s and elbows) are areas for potential fly-ash accumulation. INSPECT these areas diligently to keep the venting sy stem in safe operating condition. • Depending on the specific type of ventin g system your stove is conn[...]

Page | 30 • YEARLY MAINTENANCE Important Notes • As with any maintenance concerning this unit, be sure the unit is “OFF” and has completed the Shut-Down cycle BEFORE starting. • Be aware that metal parts in the firebox can remain HOT long after the fire has gone out and EVEN after the Shut-Down cycle is complet e. Always use extreme cauti[...]

Page | 31 YEARLY MAINTENANCE Exhaust Blower Cleaning Although the exhaust blower and blower housing were designed to minimize ash build, some fly-ash will still accumulate th ere throughout the burning season. The amount and type of ash will depend on the t ype of pellets and venting system, but generally this accumulation w ill be mild. If, when c[...]

Page | 32 • With the exhaust blower removed, us e a utility vacuum to remove any ash accumulation in the exhaust blower tube. • Use a soft paint brush and carefully remove any ash accumulation from the inside of the exhaust blower and from the exhaust blower fan blade. • Inspect the exhaust blower motor for dust accumulation and carefully rem[...]

Page | 33 • YEARLY MAINTENANCE Convection Blower Cleaning Since the convection blower does not ha ndle any by-products of combustion, it does not require serious cleaning like the exhaust blower. However, dust from the home and other debris in the air can accu mulate on the blades of the convection blower. The convection blower is lo cated on the[...]

Page | 34 • YEARLY MAINTENANCE Checking Gaskets An airtight seal at the door openings a nd hopper lid opening is crucial to proper stove performance. Any air leaks at this areas can not only cause a dirty, inefficient burn but can also pose a serious safety threat. Because of this, gaskets should always be maintained in good condition. Gasket tig[...]

Page | 35 Trouble  Shooting  Guide  WARNING:  To  avoid  ELECTRICAL  SHOCK  always  disconnect  the  unit  from  the  power  source  BEFORE  attemping  any  repair.  If  this  guide  does  not  correct  the  problem,  call  your  lo cal  dealer  or[...]

Page | 36 Unit  Shuts  Down  in  15 ‐ 20  minutes  with  an  "E ‐ 2"  code  on  contr ol  board .  1.  Loose  thermal  sensor.  1.  Check  both  sides  of  thermal  sensor  connection  (exhaust  blower  and  control  board).   2.  Contro[...]

Page | 37 REPLACING COMPONENTS Auger Motor 1. Before beginning any component replacement, be certain the unit is unplugged and thoroughly cooled down. Also, make sure th e hopper is empty before attempted to remove or replace the auger m otor assembly. 2. Remove the insert from the fireplace far e nough to grant access to the auger motor at the rea[...]

Page | 38 REPLACING COMPONENTS Convection Blower 1. Before beginning any component replacement, be certain the unit is unplugged and thoroughly cooled down. 2. In order to acce ss the combustion blower, the unit will have to be at least partially rem oved from the fireplace opening (or alternatively, the surround kit and side panels can be removed [...]

Page | 39 REPLACING COMPONENTS Vacuum Switch 1. Before beginning any component replacement, be certain the unit is unplugged and thoroughly cooled down. 2. Remove the right side panel and the back panel as previously detailed. 3. Locate the vacuum sensor as shown in the diagram below. 4. Disconnect the stove wiring harness and vacuum hose from the [...]

Page | 40 REPLACING COMPONENTS Gaskets 1. Door o This unit comes with a 1 / 2 ” rope gasket around the door th at should be replaced at least every two years. To replace the door gasket (Part # PU-DGK), the old gasket must first be removed entirely — prior to adding the new adhesive, you may have to scrape the old cement from the door channel. [...]

Page | 41 REPLACING COMPONENTS Control Board The Control Board (Part # EP-CB 08) is a digital read-out boar d. This board offers a wide variety of settings to operate th e unit. This part can be removed from the unit by loosening the two outside screws and pulling the board back to the inside of the stove. The rear access panel should be removed pr[...]

Page | 42 WIRING DIAGRAM Caution – Shock Hazard • Press the “Off” button and let the a ppliance completely cool BEFORE unplugging the appliance and beginni ng a ny maintenance or component replacement. • Risk of shock if appliance is not unplugged before service. PU-CBEP Control Board Diagram[...]

Page | 43 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Wall Thermostat (GU-1E30-914) Installing this wall thermostat allo ws the 25-EP to operate on the same principle as a furnace: The stove will shut -down and relight as the call for heat comes and goes. This will maintain the house at a more constant temperature, while conserving pellets. Remote Thermostat (AC-3001) Th[...]

Page | 44 ILLUSTRATED PARTS DIAGRAM Auger Motor Assembly Steel Door Assembly[...]

Page | 45 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Part  Number  Part  Description  Diagram  #  Gaskets  AC ‐ HLG  Hopper  Lid  Gasket  1  AC ‐ DGKEP  Door  Gasket  2  AC ‐ GGK  Three  Piece  Window  Gasket  Kit  3  PU ‐ CBG  Exhaust  Blower  Gasket  4  AC ‐ GGK  Ash [...]

Page | 46 LIMITED FIVE (5) YEAR WARRANTY From the date of purchas e to the original owner The manufacturer extends the following warranties: Five Year Period: 1. Carbon steel and welded seams in the firebox are covered for five (5) years against splitting. 2. The steel door and hinges are covered fo r five (5) years against cracking. One Year Perio[...]

Page | 47 Procedure Purchaser must give notice of claim of defect within the warranty period and pay transportation to and from a service center designated by the manufacturer. The deal from which the unit was purchases or the factory, at our option, will perform the warranty service. Other Rights This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts; you[...]

Page | 48 WARRANTY REGISTRATION for England’s Stove Works® Purchaser Information I. Purchased By (Name) ______ ___________________________________ II. Address ____________________ ________________________________ III. City______________ _________State________Z ip Code ____________ IV. Telephone Number ________ ___________________________________[...]

Page | 49 Important Notice This registration information MUST be on file for this warranty to be valid. Please mail this information within thirty (30) days from the original date of purchase. Use any of these three easy ways to send your warranty information in! Mailing Address England’s Stove Works, Inc. Customer Service Department P.O. Box 206[...]