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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Manufacture d by : Stove Builder International Inc. Quebec City (Quebec) CANADA 4 5 1 6 7 • Warning: If your applia nce is not properly installed a house fire ma y result. For you r safety, follow the installation dire ctions. Contact loc al building or fire officials about rest rictions and install[...]
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Thank you for purchasing the ECO-45 pellet st ove. You are now prepar ed to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your st ove, you must do three things : 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this man[...]
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• Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer. • Keep foreign objects out of the hopper. • Never use gasoline, gasoline- type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from [...]
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INTRODUCTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------- 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- 3 SPECIFICATIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- 5 INSTALLATION ------------[...]
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ECO-45 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE Width: 27” Height: 30 1/2” Depth: 24 5” Weight: 230 lbs. Flue size: 3” or 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 60 lbs. (This can vary widely depending on pellet size, length, and diameter) EPA status: exempt Burn rate: 1.3 lbs to 5.5 lbs per hour BTU range: 8,200 to 45,000 Electrical consumption: 3.5 Amps lighting cy[...]
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COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 3” ins ide diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be atta ched to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figures 4, 5 & 6). A rodent guar d (minimum ¼” wire mesh) must be used at the terminus (refer t[...]
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Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in yo ur installation, the more restriction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length (EVL). • Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL. • To calculate EVL, use the fo llowing con[...]
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A. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 9 & 10 for basement installation) NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove. OPTION: Install an elbo w in pla[...]
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C. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING M ASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: Follow the vent manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. 2. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth. If outside combus tion air is to be used, you will need[...]
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OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION To install the optional log set, you first need to rem ove the four screws indicated on figure 14a. Keep the screws. Locate t he two fixation brackets figure 14b that cam e with your owner’s manual. Fix the two brackets using the same scr ews y ou have removed. Lay the log set inside the firebox as shown on figure 14[...]
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PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETI ZED WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which prevents proper pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than pellets is not permitted. It w ill v iolate the building [...]
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a. MODE SWITCH • When the mode switch is pressed, the stove will automatically ignite. If the manual mode is selected, the heat level must be selected manually to adjust the stove’s heat output to the desired level. If the thermostat mode is selected, the stove will automatica lly modulate between the lowest heat level and the heat level select[...]
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IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blo wers will run unt il the stove cools down. This will take a few minutes. After the stove’s components stop running, a warning message will appear . To restart, press the “RESET” button, refill the hopper , and press the “FUEL FEED” button until pellets begin to[...]
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OPERATING THE STOVE USING A THERMOST AT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat or 24 Volt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or hand held mod el can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostatic mode. THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION • Unplug t[...]
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OPERATING SAFETY PREC AUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. If you notice a smolderin g fire (burnpot full but no visible flam e) AND a heavy smoke build up in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stov e, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, cha nge the damper setting or tamper w ith any controls on th e stove. Wait until smoke inside the firebox clears[...]
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FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORM ANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn p ot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly. ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal c ontainer w ith a tight-fitting lid. The closed container or ashes shou[...]
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VACCUM USE If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes. Some regular vacuums and shop va cs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage. CLEANING a. Heat Exchange Tu bes – Your ECO-45 stove is designed with a build-in heat exchanger [...]
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CHIMNEY CLEANING a. Creosote Formation – When an y wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapo rs condense in the rela tively cool chimney flue or a newly star ted fire or from a s low- burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue [...]
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When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and mone y by enablin g you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems can be ca used by to only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) po or installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect. You can us ually so[...]
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STOVE SHUTS OFF AND APPEA RS ON THE C ONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) 1. The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. 2. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way turn the air suppl y knob toward the minim[...]
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STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT W ILL NOT IGNITE AND APPEARS ON THE CONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Air damper open too far for ignition. Turn the air supply knob toward the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the [...]
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STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND APPEARS ON THE CONTROL BOARD Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. One of the two L-250 automatic high te mperature switches has been tripped. The L-250 automatic high temperature s witch is located on the auger housing and will send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats. Wait until the stove [...]
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• GL AS S “ SO O T’ S ” UP AT A V ER Y F AS T R ATE • FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BL ACK TIPS • AFTER STOVE HA S BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through the burn pot. Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the own[...]
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WARNING CODES CHART MESSAGE CORRESPONDING WARNING Pressure switch warning. L-250 automatic high temperature switch, located under the auger. L-250 manual reset high temperature s wit ch, located beside convection blower. Hopper is empty Lighting warning. Hopper lid stay open more than 3 minutes. Inverted polarity in power outlet. Power outage Ignit[...]
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CONVECTION BLOWER F-160 N.O. CONTROL BOARD FRAME GROUND L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. L-250 N.C. L-250 RESET N.C. L-250 N.F. THERM ISTOR THERMOSTAT TERMIN ALS N.O. HOPPER LID SWITCH N.O. COMBUSTION/EXHAUST BLOWER AUGER MOTOR IGNITER HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH L-250 MANUAL RESET HIGH TEMPERATURE SWITCH[...]
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Contact an Authorized Drolet D ealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART # Airflow Pressure Switch 44029 Air Switch Hose 49004 Auger Motor 44038 Burn Pot PL52545 Control Board 44032 Combustion/Exhaust Blower Assembly 44039 Tubeaxial Conv[...]
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REPLACEMENT PARTS HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART Let’s imagine an installation co nsisting of a horizontal vent coming out at the bac k of the stove on a total distance of 8 feet. This horizontal run is followed by a Tee and a 6-foot vertical rise. This ty pe installation is not acceptable. As you can see, the vent termination is clea rly out[...]
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APPENDIX B 28 int. ext. Name Address Cit y Province / State Count ry Home telephon e Work telephone Purchase date Model number Serial number Installa tion da te Installa tor nam e Installa tor telep hone Type of pe lle ts Thermostat Yes No Outsi de air Yes No Ignition gasket / 2 magniglass Yes No Fabriquant de poêl [...]
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DROLET LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufactu rer extends only to the original consumer purchaser a nd is not transfera ble. This warra nty covers brand n ew products only , which have not been altered, m odified nor repaire d since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial nu mber must be[...]