Breckwell P23FSA manual

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    PROFESSIONAL INSTALL ATION IS HIGHLY RECO MMENDED Manufactured by Breckwell Hearth Products Eugene, Oregon Grand Prairie, Texas OWNER’S MANUAL TRADITION SERIES P23  BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS C - L - 068 8 /03 P23FSL P23I P23FSA • W ARNING : If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, foll ow the inst[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Pellet Burning Stove. You are now prepared to burn wo od in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly; and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of [...]

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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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    SPECIFICATIONS FREESTANDING: Width: 22 ½” Height: 29” (with pedestal) , 28 ½” (with legs) D epth: 27” (excluding ash lip) Weight: 210 lbs. Pedestal: 40 lbs. Legs: 13 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 time: 1 lb. to 5 lbs[...]

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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 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inl et at the stove’s rear (refer to figures 5 and 6). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/wind hood must be used at the terminus (refe[...]

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    Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation (bot h with insert and freestanding models ), 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. • Hori zontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL. • R[...]

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    B. HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (refer to Figure 9) NOTE: Follow L - Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Position stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 & 2. 2. Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind stove exhaust vent (refer to figure 5). 3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials. 4. Install L - V[...]

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    B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHI MNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 10) NOTE: Follow L - Vent chimney 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 L - Vent elbow in place of clean - out t[...]

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    D. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: Follow L - Vent chimney 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 combustion air is to be used, you wil[...]

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    INSERT INSTALLATIONS Insert installations must be vented with 3” or 4” pipe. Pipe may be single wall stainless steel flexible pipe. Vent may terminate within chimney beyond a blanking plate or extend to the chimney top. See “ COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ” for outside air access information. The fireplace and chimney should be cleaned thoroughly b[...]

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    B. WHEN VENT PIPE EXTENDS TO CHIMNEY TOP (Refer to Figures 16 and 17) 1. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height (from hearth) plus 6 inches. If outside combustion air is to be used, you will need a pipe length (see “ COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ” ) equal to the chimney height plus 12 inches. 2. Attach cerablanket wrap to that end of [...]

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    D. AS A BUILT - IN FIREPLACE Figures 18 and 19 describe a P23 installation vented into either a special chase built outside an outer wall or a false inside wall. This is especially suited for new construction or remodeling. The equipment compartment (sides and rear of the stove in fireplace) must be enclosed per the applicable electrical standards.[...]

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    E. INSTALLATION IN TO A FACTORY BUILT (METAL) FIREPLACE (Refer to figure 20) When installing into a factory built fireplace, the firebo x must accept the insert without modification other than removing bolted or screwed together pieces such as smoke shelf/deflectors, ash lips, screen or door tracks and damper assemblies. These items must be reinsta[...]

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    PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED 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 will violate the building [...]

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    a. ON/OFF SWITCH • When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other firestarter is nec essary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached. The fire should start in about 5 minutes. • The green light located above the On/Off button (in the On/Off box) will flash during the i[...]

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    IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools. This will take 30 to 45 minutes. After the stove components stop running the “On/Off” a nd the BAR GRAPH lights stay on for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes the “3” light on the bar graph will flash and the “On/Off” light will [...]

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    OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or Breckwell’s hand held model can be u sed. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode. THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION • A MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT IS REQUIRED. ?[...]

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    OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ TH IS! a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove. W ait until firebox clears, and blowers shut down[...]

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    FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS U NIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly. ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container wit h a tight - fitting lid. The closed container or ashes shou[...]

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    VACUUM USE If a vacuum is used to clean your unit, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes. (We recommend LoveLess Ash Vac, 1 - 800 - 568 - 3949 Ext. #27) Some regular vacuums and shop vacs 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 Tubes – Y[...]

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    CHIMNEY CLEAN ING a. Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue or a newly started fire or from a sl ow - burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue li[...]

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    When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to c all for help. This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by to only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defec t. You can usually solve[...]

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    STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE # 3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) 1. The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. 2. The air dampe r 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 (push the knob in so it touches the side of the st[...]

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    STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Air damper open too far for ignition. Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove 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 damper can then be adjusted f or[...]

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    STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FU EL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes : Possible Remedies: 1. F2 fuse on control board blew Remove the control board. On the back there are two fuses. The one closer to the edge is the F2 fuse. If it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 250 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the u[...]

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    • GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE • FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS • AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through the burnpot. Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual. [...]

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    HIGH LIMIT SWITCH KEEPS TRIPPING Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff. Try lubricating the convection blower. Put 1 - 2 drops of SAE 20 oil in each of the two oiling ports. Also, clean any dust off of the windings and fan blades. If oiling the blower does not help,[...]

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    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FIGURE 30 29[...]

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    Contact an Authorized Breckwell Pellet Stove Dealer 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 # Air Switch C - E - 200 Air Switch Hose C -M- 340 - T Auger Motor C - E - 017 Breckwell Maintenance Tool A - TOOL - 96 Burnpot A - S - 070 - I Cir[...]