Breckwell SW500 User manual

© 2023 Breckwell Hearth, South Pittsburg, TN 37380 PH. 423-403-4031
853952-0304M
Report Number: F22-781
Tested Per EPA Methods 28R and ASTME2515
and ASTME2780 and CSAB415.1 Certied to
UL 1482-2022 and ULC-S627:2021
Mobile home/transportable buildings approved
SW500
* All Pictures In This Manual Are For Illustrative Purposes Only. Actual Product May Vary.
THIS MANUAL IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Owner’s Instruction and Operation Manual
SAFETY NOTICE: If this heater is not properly installed, a house re may result. For your
safety, follow the installation instructions. Never use make-shift compromises during the
installation of this heater. Contact local building or re ofcials about permits, restrictions
and installation requirements in your area. NEVER OPERATE THIS PRODUCT WHILE
UNATTENDED.
CAUTION! Please read this entire manual before you install or use your new room
heater. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or
even death. Improper Installation Will Void Your Warranty!
Save These Instructions In A Safe Place For Future Reference.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including carbon
monoxide, which is known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. For
more information, go to www.P65warnings.ca.gov
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certied to comply with 2020 particulate
emissions standards.
Model Number:

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This manual describes the installation and operation of the SW500 wood heater. This heater meets the 2020 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s cordwood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2020. Under specic test
conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 10,652 to 26,028 Btu/hr with 1.7 g/hr and
75% efciency. Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on the EPA test protocol under specic test conditions.
Our advertised BTU’s are based on the rst hour of operation at high burn rate burning dry cordwood.
Combustible: Wood
Colors: Black
Flue Pipe Diameter: 6” (153 mm)
Flue Pipe Type: Black or Blued Steel 2100°F (650°C)
Minimum Chimney Height: 12’ (3.7 m)
Maximum Log Length: 11” (279 mm)
Electrical: 120VAC, 0.55A, 60Hz
Dimensions
DEPTH WIDTH HEIGHT
Overall: Depth x Width x Height: 13” (330 mm) 16.4” (417 mm) 33.5 (852 mm)
Combustion Chamber: Width x Depth: 11.25” x 8.5” (286 mm X 216 mm)
Firebox Volume: Cubic Feet: .59 cubic feet
Door Opening: Width x Height: 9.6” x 9.6” (244 mm X 244 mm)
Pyroceramic Glass Door: (Viewing)
Width x Height: 9.5” x 10.5” (241 mm X 267 mm)
INTRODUCTION
CAUTIONS:
• HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO IGNITE THE FIRE.
• DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOOR IS SLIGHTLY OPENED.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, FLAMMABLE FLUID SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR MOTOR OIL.
• DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS CLOSE THE DOOR AFTER THE IGNITION.
WARNING:
IT IS AGAINST FEDERAL REGULATIONS TO OPERATE THIS WOOD HEATER IN A MANNER INCONSISTENT WITH THE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL RECEIPT FOR ANY WARRANTY CLAIMS. CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR INSTALLER IF YOU NEED
TO FILE A CLAIM.

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INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
Your wood stove should be installed by a qualied installer only. An NFI qualied Installer can be found at;
www.ncertied.org/public/nd-an-n-pro/
For customer service, please contact your Breckwell dealer.
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
This checklist is to be completed in full by the qualied person who installs this unit. Keep this page for future reference.
Failure to install and commission according to the manufacturer’s instructions and complete this checklist will invalidate the
warranty.
Please Print
Customer Name: Telephone Number:
Address:
Model:
Serial Number:
Installation Company Name: Phone Number:
Installation Technician’s Name: License Number:
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
Location of installed appliance: _____________________________________________________________________________
Chimney System: New Chimney System Yes No If yes, Brand______________________________________
If no, Date of inspection of the existing chimney system:_________________________________________________________
COMMISSIONING
Conrm Hearth Pad Installation as per Installation Instructions ................................................................................
Conrm proper placement of internal parts ..........................................................................................................
Check soundness of door gasket and door seals ...................................................................................................
Conrm clearances to combustibles as per installation instructions in this manual......................................................
Check the operations of the air controls ...............................................................................................................
Conrm all ue pipe and chimney system are secure and sealed ............................................................................
Conrm the stove properly drafts when red.........................................................................................................
Check to ensure a CO alarm is installed as per local building codes and is functional...............................................
Explain the safe operation, proper fuel usage, cleaning and routine maintenance requirements..................................
Declaration of Completion: As the qualied person responsible for the work described above, I conrm that the appliance as
associated work has been installed as per manufacturer’s instructions and following any applicable building and installation
codes.
Signed: ____________________________________Print Name: ________________________________ Date: _____________
Home Owner: RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS AND MATERIALS
You will need the following items for installation:
• A Phillips Head screw driver.
• A ratchet wrench with a 7/16” and 1/2” sockets or
wrenches to install ue collar and pedestal assembly to
the unit.
• An 1/8” drill bit to drill pilot holes into the vent pipe for
securing each section.
• A non-combustible oor protector as specied in this
manual.
• All chimney and chimney connector components for your
particular chimney installation.
• Additional items for Mobile home/transportable
buildings may be needed. See “For use in Mobile home/
transportable buildings” section of this manual.
PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY
1. Attach the pedestal back to the pedestal base using two
(2) # 10 screws.
2. Attach the left and right side panels of the pedestal to
the pedestal base using a total of six (6) # 10 screws.
3. Secure the left and right side panels of the pedestal to
the pedestal back using a total of six (6) # 10 screws
as shown.
4. Attach the front panel of the pedestal to the pedestal
base using two (2) # 10 screws.
5. Secure the front panel of the pedestal to the left and
right side panels of the pedestal using a total of six (6)
# 10 screws as shown. NOTE: The back pedestal panel
was removed in this image for clarity purposes only. Do
Not remove the back pedestal panel when installing the
front pedestal panel.
This view is from the
inside back of the
pedestal looking out
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE CALL: 800-750-2723 EXT 5050

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
LIFTING HAZARD - USE APPROPRIATE HELP, TOOLS,
AND TECHNIQUES WHEN LIFTING OR MOVING HEAVY
OBJECTS.
6. Carefully place the unit on top of the assembled
pedestal. Secure the pedestal base to the unit using a
total of four (4) 1/4-20 hex bolts and four (4) washers,
one of each in all four corners of the unit.
AIR INTAKE ATTACHMENT
Attach the 50FAK air intake using the hardware provided.