Breckwell Tradition P24FS User manual

PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Manufactured by
Breckwell Hearth Products
Arlington, TX
Eugene, Oregon
www.breckwell.com
Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow
the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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OWNER’S MANUAL
TRADITION SERIES P24
P24FS P24I
BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS
02/09

FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT 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 with a tight-fitting lid. The closed
container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes
are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
ASH DISPOSAL – FREESTANDING MODELS
The P24 Freestanding has an ash bin located below the firebox. To remove
ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes.
(See “CLEANING” and Figure 22).
c. Open door and remove the optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove the
burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up (see Figure 23).
d. Empty ashes from inner section into the pedestal ash bin through the
opening in the bottom of the firebox. Scrape inner section with cleaning tool.
Make sure holes are not plugged.
e. Scrape ash in firebox into the pedestal ash bin through the opening in the
bottom of the firebox or vacuum to remove ashes.
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before
using a vacuum. See “VACUUM USE”.
f. Periodically remove and empty ash bin (see Figure 24) by unscrewing the
two knobs on the front of the pedestal below the ash lip. Dispose of ashes
properly.
(See “ASH REMOVAL” above)
g. Replace ash bin, making sure to tighten the knobs and maintaining a good
seal.
h. Replace inner section into burnpot; make sure it is level and pushed all the
way back down and that the igniter hole is to the rear when it is reinstalled
(see Figure 23).
i. Make the burnpot is level and pushed all the way back in when it is
reinstalled. If the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not
pushed back to meet the firebox wall, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
ASH DISPOSAL - INSERT
Remove ashes periodically as they fill the firebox. To remove ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “CLEANING” and Figure 22).
c. Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burn pot by grasping
and pulling straight out.
d. Empty ashes from burn pot. Scrape burn pot with cleaning tool. Make sure
burnpot holes are not plugged.
e. Use small shovel or vacuum to remove ashes. WARNING: Make sure
ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum. See “VACUUM
USE”.
f. Replace burn pot. Make sure it is level and pushed all the way back on. If not
reinstalled properly, the Hot Rod will not work properly.
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FIGURE 22
FIGURE 23
FIGURE 24
Igniter Hole

V
ACUUM 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 – Your Breckwell stove is designed
with a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. This should be used
every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the
tubes, which reduces heat transfer on the P24. Insert the
handle end (with hole) of the cleaning tool onto the cleaning
rod (refer to figure 22). The cleaner rod is located in the grill
above the stove door. Move the cleaner rod back and forth
several times to clean the heat exchanger tubes. Be sure to
leave tube cleaner at the rear of the stove.
b. Interior Chambers – Four ash doors in the firebox in the
P24FS, three in the P24I, can be removed for periodic cleaning
(refer to figures 25 & 26). These doors allow access to the
chamber surrounding the firebox.
Periodically, you must vacuum ashes from this chamber. In some
cases you will need to remove creosote, which can accumulate
rapidly under certain conditions. A small wire brush can be used. It
is important to remove this creosote because it is highly
combustible. INSPECT BEHIND THESE CLEANING PLATES AT
LEAST ONCE PER TON OF PELLETS BURNED UNTIL YOU ARE
FAMILIAR WITH HOW ASHES AND CREOSOTE ACCUMULATE
WITH YOUR OPERATING PRACTICES. Use the small wire brush
to also clean the inside of the chamber walls, above the access
doors.
BLOWERS
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on
the blades of both the combustion blower and convection
blower. Periodically the blowers should be vacuumed clean as
these ashes can impede performance. Creosote can also
accumulate in the combustion blower. This needs to be
brushed clean. The convection blower is accessed by opening
the stove’s left side panel. The combustion blower can be
accessed through door C (refer to figure 25 & 26) and by
opening the right side panel. The convection blower is on the
left (facing stove), and the combustion blower is on the right.
NOTE: When cleaning, be careful not to dislodge balancing clip
on convection blower or to bend fan blades. Some stove
owners lightly spray an anti-creosote chemical on the fire to
help reduce creosote formation within the stove.
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FIGURE 26
FIGURE 25
REAR VIEW – P24FS
FIGURE 27a
SIDE CUTAWAY – P24FS
FIGURE 27b
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Air Switch Tube
Air Switch Tube
PELLET
HOPPER
HIGH TEMP
THERMODISK
POF
THERMODISK
COMBUSTION
BLOWER
CONVECTION
BLOWER
CONTROL
BOARD
AUGER
MOTOR
AUGER
SHAFT AUGER
MOTOR
COMB.
BLOWER
AIR SWITCH

CHIMNEY CLEANING
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 slow-
burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire,
which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house. Despite their high efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under
certain conditions.
b. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation and Need for Removal - The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash
will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup,
shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system.
The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year or ton of pellets burned to determine if cleaning is necessary.
c. Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if a creosote or
fly ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspect the
system at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to
check the chimney from the top as well as from the bottom.
The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can perform
this service. It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if
necessary, repaired.
To clean the chimney, detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower. (See Fig. 29 for the P24 Insert)
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use this as a guide under average-use conditions.
Daily Weekly Annually or per Ton
Burn Pot Stirred Emptied
Glass Wiped Cleaned
Combustion Chamber Brushed
Ashes Emptied
Interior Chambers Vacuumed
Heat Exchange Tubes Two passes
Combustion Blower Blades Vacuumed / Brushed
Convection Blower Impeller Vacuumed / Brushed
Vent System Cleaned
Gaskets Inspected
Hopper (end of season) Emptied and vacuumed
Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary (see “REPLACEMENT PARTS”).
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the
doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your Breckwell Dealer for repair or replacement.
Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person(s) should replace the door glass. An authorized Breckwell dealer must
perform all repairs involving door glass.
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FIGURE 28a
FIGURE 28b
COMB.
BLOWER
AUGER
MOTOR
AIR
SWITCH
CONTROL
BOARD
CONV.
BLOWER
HIGH TEMP
THERMODISK
COMB.
BLOWER
POF
THERMODISK
PELLET
HOPPER
AUGER
SHAFT

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FIGURE 29