Breckwell SP 6000 manual

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INTRODUCTI ON i INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell SP 6000 Multi-Fuel Stov e. You are n ow prepared to burn whole sh elled corn and wood pellets in the most efficient, convenient way p ossible . To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) install i t properly; 2[...]

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ii SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer . Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are provided. A trai ned technician should do all other work. Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fu el, kerosene, charco[...]

INSTALLATION 1 INSTALLATION Specifications Width: 27 ¼” Height: 35 ½” Depth: 28 ⅝ ” Weight: 225 Pounds Flue Size: 3” or 4 “ Hopper Capacity: 90 Pounds (Corn) (This will vary depending on fuel) EPA Status: Exempt Maximum BTU Input: 50,000 BTU with whole corn Approved Installations Alcove, Conventional, Mobile Home Preparation Factory p[...]

INSTALLATION 2 Floor Protection Freestanding installations require a mini mum 33 ¼” wide by 36” long floor protection. The stove mu st be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) noncombustible material such as cer amic tile, cement board, brick, 3/8” millboard or equivalent, or other approved or listed material suited for floor protecti on. [...]

INSTALLATION 3 Combustion Air Supply A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rig id, may be attached to the inlet at th e stove’s rear. A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/wind hood must be used at the terminus. All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP f[...]

INSTALLATION 4 Special Mobile Home Requirem ents WARNING : DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING RO O M . For installation in a mobile home, th e outside air connection (fresh air) must be used . The Breckwell SP 6000 Multi-fuel must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 G a. copper wire using a serrated or star washer t o penetrate paint or p[...]

INSTALLATION 5 Vertically With New Chimney System NOTE: F OLLOW L-V ENT CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS . OPTION: T o achieve a center vertical install ation 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. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materi als. Whe[...]

INSTALLATION 6 Vertically Into Existing Mason ry Fireplace NOTE: F OLLOW L-V ENT CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER ’ S INSTRUCTIONS . Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified c himney sweep or installer to determine its struc tural condition. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney heig ht from the hearth. If outside com bustion air is to be[...]

OPERATION 7 OPERATION Proper Fuel The SP 6000 Multi-Fuel Stove is capable of burning whole sh elle d corn and wood pellets. The quality of the fuel you use will have a dramatic effect in the perfor mance of the stove. High er quality fuels will provide a cleaner and more efficient burn, while producing less ash, and generally reducin g the amou nt [...]

OPERATION 8 First Time Use Pre-Start Check Prior to using your stove for the first time, mak e sure that it is properly installed in accordance with all recommendations in the owner’s manual and your local bu ilding codes. Ensure that all foreign objects are out of the hopper, ash pan, and firebox area. During the first few fires, your stove will[...]

OPERATION 9 Control Panel The control panel is located on the left hand side of the SP 6000 Multi-Fuel Stove. It will allow you to control the operation of your stove and achieve the desired level of warmth . Turning the unit On or Off, as well as adjusting the h eat level setting, and adju sting the convection fan speed is all accompli shed with t[...]

OPERATION 10 The adjustment of the heat level by one level will take effect within 30 seconds. If the heat level setting is adjusted by two or more levels, either up or down, there is a built-in de lay of three minutes between levels after the fir st change. This is to allow the fire to stabilize between each heat levels. Whenever you change the he[...]

OPERATION 11 CAUTION: AVOID OVERFIRING YO UR STOVE! If at any time you observe a portion of the stove glow ing red (other than the stir rod in the bur n pot), you are overfiring the unit or some other malfunction has occurred. Im medi ately initiate shut down procedures by pressing the On/ Off button one time. Allow the unit to go through the pre-p[...]

OPERATION 12 Heat Level Light Indicators The SP 6000 Multi-Fuel Stove has five heat level setti ngs that range from Low to High. This display serves multiple purposes and you need to be familiar with these purposes. These five settings show you n ot only what heat level setting the stove is operating on, but they will also sh ow you what sp eed you[...]

OPERATION 13 Optional Thermostat Installation Installing an optional thermostat m ay help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required for proper operation. A fixed wall mount or Breckwell’s h and held remote could be used. (Contact your dealer or Breckwell to purchase a remote c ontrol or for more i[...]

OPERATION 14 Control Panel Reset It may become necessary to reset the cont rol panel to the original factory specifi cations and settings. This could be due to erratic operation from the control panel, power fluctuati ons, or other reasons. It is easy to accompli sh and will often correct any frustrating issues that you m ay be having. In order to [...]

MAINTENANCE 15 MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. CAUTION: NEVER CLE AN THE STOVE W HEN HOT . NOTE: I NSPECT BURN POT PERIODICALLY TO SEE THAT HOLES HAVE NOT BECOME PLUGGED . IF SO , CLEAN THEM THOROUGHLY . Ash Disposal Ashes should be placed in a metal container with [...]

MAINTENANCE 16 Cleaning Interior Chambers The two ash cleanout doors in the firebox can be removed for periodic cleaning. These doors allow access to the chamber behind the firebox. You must periodically vacuum ashes from this chamb er. Depending on the amount of fuel you burn and the ash content of the fuel, you may need to clean the se chambers a[...]

MAINTENANCE 17 Chimney & Vent Cleaning Creosote Formation – When wood is b urned slowly, it pr oduces tar and other organic vapors, whic h combine with moisture in the air and flue gases to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chim ney and accumulates on the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote burns very hot, [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 18 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time an d money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Probl ems enco untered are often the result of only five fac tors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installa ti[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 19 Stove Shuts Off and th e Third Light Flashes Possible Cau ses: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) 1. The hopper is out of fuel. Refill the hopper. 2. The air damper is open too far for a low feed setting. If burning on the lo w setting, you may need to close down the damper (push the damper in) to prevent[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 20 Smoke Smell Coming Back Into The Home Possible Cau ses: Possible Remedies: 1. There is a leak in the vent pipe system. Inspect all vent pipe connections. Ma ke sure they are sealed with RTV silicone that has a temperature rating on 500 degre e F or higher. Also, seal joints with UL-181-AP foil tape. Also, make sure the squa[...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 21 Dirty Burn  GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VE RY FAST RATE  FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS  AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURN POT OVER FI LLS Possible Cau ses: Possible Remedies: 1. Stove or vent pipe is di rty, whic h restricts airflow through the burn pot. Follow all cleaning procedure in t he [...]

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 22 High Limit Switch Keeps Tripping Possible Cau ses: Possible Remedies: 1. The convection blower is overhe ating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff. Clean any dust off of the windings and fan blades. If oiling the blower does not help, the blower may be bad. 2. The stove is being left on the high est setting for ex[...]

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24 REPLACEMENT PARTS 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 p oor performance an d safety hazards. I TEM P ART # I TEM P ART # Air Switch C-E-201 Hopper Lid Switch C-E-900 Air Switch Hose C-M-340-T Maintenance Tool A-S-TOOL Auger Motor[...]

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