Breckwell The Big E User manual

THE BIG E Economical to Buy
Efcient to Operate
Easy to Use
• Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed a house re may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or re ofcials 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.
• Save these instructions.
United States Stove Co.
227 Industrial Park Road, South Pittsburg, TN
[phone] www.usstove.com
The French version is available for download from the site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
This unit is not intended to be used as a primary source of heat.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
852185C-3101G
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certied to comply with 2015
particulate emissions standards.
OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: SP1000

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This manual describes the installation and operation of the Breckwell, SP1000 wood heater. This heater meets
the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15,
2015. Under specic test conditions this heater has been shown to deliver heat at rates ranging from 4,927 to
32,546 Btu/hr.
Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Pellet Burning Stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most
efcient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efcient and most enjoyable performance from
you stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly, 2) Operate it correctly, and 3) Maintain it regularly. The
purpose of this manual is to help you do all three.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet-burning room heater. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
This stove has been independently tested ASTM E 1509 Standard Specications for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel
Burning Type 1, ULC/ORD 1482 Standard for Solid Fuel Room Heaters, and Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile
Homes (814-23-900 through 814-23-909) and installation as a Stove Heater.
This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
The authority having jurisdiction (such as municipal building department, re department, re prevention bureau,
etc.) should be consulted before installation to determine the need to obtain a permit.
This appliance is designed specically for use only with pelletized wood. It is designed for residential installation
according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room heater. It is also approved as a
mobile home heater which is designed for connection to an outside combustion air source.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed
system and must not be burned with any type of coal (see PROPER FUEL).
This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the re in order to burn free of smoke
and soot. Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its performance and will be
evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window. For best operation, the ash content of the pellet-fuel
should be less than 1% and the caloric value approximately 8200 BTU/LB. Avoid high ash content fuels because
this will rapidly ll up the burn pot and eventually cut off the combustion air supply.
Commercial and industrial installations of Breckwell Pellet Stoves should not be used since operational control is
often not well managed in these settings.
Introduction

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Safety Precautions
• Do not operate stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter uid, or similar liquids to start or
“freshen up” a re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while in use.
• Never block free airow through the open vents of the stove.
• Keep foreign objects out of hopper.
• The stove will not operate during a power outage. If an outage does occur, check the stove for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room.
• Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance or repairs on the stove.
• NOTE: Turning the stove “off” does not disconnect all power from the stove.
• During the start-up period; 1) DO NOT open the viewing door, 2) DO NOT open the damper more than 1/4,”
3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand, 4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming
the auger after running out of pellets) as a dangerous condition could result.
• Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction. Turn the stove off, periodically inspect it, and call your
dealer.
• Contact your local building ofcials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in your area. Notify your insurance company of this stove, as well.
• This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house re. The instructions must be strictly
adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation.
• Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning. Failure to maintain your stove may lead to smoke
spillage.
• This stove must be connected to a standard 120V., 60HZ grounded electrical outlet. Do not use an adapter
plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord underneath, in front of, or over the stove.
• The exhaust system should be checked, at a minimum, at least twice a year for any build up of soot or
creosote.
• Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are given in this manual. All other work
should be done by a trained technician.
• Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you
will need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.
• Do not place clothing or other ammable items on or near the stove.
• The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation.
• Do not operate the stove if the ame becomes dark and sooty or if the burnpot overlls with pellets. Turn the
stove off, periodically inspect it, and call your dealer.
• Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. Educate
all children of the danger of a high temperature stove. Young children should be supervised when they are
in the same room as the stove.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners and NEVER clean the heater when hot.
• If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning, or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the
unit, this could possibly cause the temperature of the stove to rise to operational levels. One of the sensors
could, then, make the stove start on its own. It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in
use for extended amounts of time (i.e. during summer months.)
• The exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed. The pellet vent joints must be sealed
with RTV 500oF (260oC) silicone sealant, and with UL-181-AP foil tape.
• Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a steel
container with a tight lid and placed on a non-combustible surface well away from the home structure.
• This stove is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this
heater will void the warranty and safety listing.
• When installed in a mobile home, the stove must be bolted to the oor, have outside air, and NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building ofcials.
• Breckwell Hearth Products grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your
stove, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

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FIGURE 1
FLOOR PROTECTION
(MINIMUM 30” W X 32” D)
FIGURE 2
SIDE WALL
BACK WALL
WITH
VERTICAL
EXHAUST
3”
12”
1”
WITH
HORIZONTAL
EXHAUST
ADJACENT WALL
ADJACENT WALL
1”
1”
3”
3”
MINIMUM SIDEWALL CLEARANCES
30”
6”
6”
6”
32”
SPECIFICATIONS
Width: 25 3/4”
Height: 32 5/8”
Depth: 23 7/8”
Weight: 275 lbs.
Flue Size: 3” or 4”
Hopper Capacity: Up to 140lbs.
(This can vary widely depending on
pellet size, length, and diameter.)
EPA status: exempt
Burn Time: 1lb to 5.5lbs. per hour
BTU range: 8,200 to 55,000
Approved installations: mobile home,
conventional
PREPARATION
Factory packaging must be removed,
and some minor assembly work is required
prior to installation. Access to the rear of
the stove is necessary.
NOTE: Normally, your dealer will perform
these functions.
CLEARANCES
This unit has been tested and listed
for installation in residential and mobile
homes.
FLOOR PROTECTION: Freestanding
installations, minimum 30” wide by
32” deep. The stove must be placed
on a continuous (grouted joints) non-
combustible material such as ceramic
tile, cement board, brick, 3/8” millboard
or equivalent, or other approved or listed
material suited for oor protection.
THE MATERIAL(S) USED MUST HAVE,
OR COMBINE TO HAVE, A MINIMUM
INSULATIVE RATING OF ‘R1.’
NOTE: ceramic tile, or any tile, requires a
continuous sheet beneath to prevent the
possibility of embers falling through to the
combustible if cracks or separation should
occur in the nished surface, this would
include oor protection for Built-in raised
hearths. Check local codes for approved
alternatives.
Clearances are measured from the sides,
back and face (door opening) or stove
body (refer to g.2).
Clearances may only be reduced by
means approved by the regulatory
authority having jurisdiction.
DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR
COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF
THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED
BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER.
Caution: Do not connect to or use in conjunction with any
air distribution ductwork unless specically approved for such
installations.
Installation

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Installation
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 exible or rigid,
may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer
to gure 3). A rodent guard (minimum 1/4” wire mesh)
wind hood must be used at the terminus (refer to gure
4). All connections must be secured and airtight by
either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or
UL-181-AP foil tape.
For mobile home installations only: 2” inside diameter
pipe may be used for the rst 5 feet of combustion air
supply run. From 5 to 10 feet, use 2 3/4” inside diameter
pipe. No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air
a. In replaces
• Chimney top.
• Ash clean out door.
b. For freestanding installations
• A hole in oor near stove rear terminating only
a ventilated crawl space.
• A hole in the wall behind the stove.
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED
If outside air is not used, it is important that combustion
air is easily available to the air inlet. A closeable outside
air register can be used in tightly insulated homes.
IMPORTANCE OF PROPER DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance
up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local
geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too
much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance. Inadequate draft may cause backpufng
into the room and ‘plugging’ of the chimney.
Inadequate draft will cause the appliance to leak
smoke into the room through appliance and chimney
connector joints.
An uncontrollable burn or excessive temperature
indicates excessive draft.
Take into account the chimney’s location to insure it
is not too close to neighbors or in a valley which may
cause unhealthy or nuisance conditions.
VENTING
This unit is certied for use with listed TYPE L-Vent,
3” or 4” diameter in size. The stove was tested with
Simpson Duravent brand. CLass “A” chimney is not
required. Refer to the instructions provided by the vent
manufacturer, especially when passing through a wall,
ceiling or roof.
This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector
joints must be sealed with 500oF (260oC) RTV silicone
sealant to ensure consistent performance and avoid
smoke spillage. All horizontal connector joints must
be sealed with UL-181-AP foil tape. All vertical vent
connector joints are required to be secured with a
minimum of 3 screws.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE
SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST
VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
The chimney connector shall not pass through an
attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed space,
or a oor, or ceiling. Where passage though a wall, or
partition of combustible construction is desired, the
installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365, Installation
Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and Equipment
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
25
3
4
“
32 5
8
“
65
8
“
87
8“
75
16“27
16
“
TRIM
COLLAR
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE RODENT
GUARD
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
25
3
4
“
32 5
8
“
65
8
“
87
8“
75
16“27
16
“
TRIM
COLLAR
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE RODENT
GUARD

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EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTH (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the
more restrictions 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.
• Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10’ of EVL
• Recommended vertical runs to be a minimum
of 8’.
• To calculate EVL, use the following conversions:
90o elbow or “T” = 5 equivalent feet
45o elbow = 3 equivalent feet
Horizontal Pipe Run = 1 equivalent foot per
actual foot
Vertical Pipe Run = 0.5 equivalent foot
per actual foot
NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest
the use of 4” diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or
more.
INSTALLATION
A. HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (refer to Figure
5)
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s
instructions.
1. Positions stove, adhering to clearances shown
in Figure 1.
2. Locate position of hole in wall; directly behind
stove exhaust vent (refer to gure 3).
3. Always maintain 3” clearance from
combustible materials.
4. Install L-Vent wall thimble per L-Vent
manufacturer’s instructions.
Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend
at least 6” beyond exterior walls. An 8-foot vertical
pipe run is suggested where possible to reduce the
possibility of smoke spillage in the event of a loss of
negative pressure.
5. Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with
non- hardening waterproof mastic.
6. Terminations should not be located so that
hot exhaust gases can ignite trees, shrubs, or
grass or be a hazard to children. Exhaust gases
can reach temperatures of 500oF and cause
serious burns if touched.
Locate terminations: a) not less than 3 feet above
any forced air inlet located within 10 feet; b) not
less than 4 feet below or horizontally from, or 1 foot
above any door, window or gravity air inlet into any
building; c) not less than 2 feet from an adjacent
building and not less than 7 feet above grade when
located adjacent to a public walkway. Mobile
home installations must use a spark arrester.
FIGURE 5
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
WALL
THIMBLE
6” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE
CLEAN-OUT TEE
A 90 DEGREE ELBOW
MAY ALSO BE USED
L-VENT
ADAPTER
WALL STRAP
SEE VENT MANUFACTURER
FOR NUMBER AND SPACING
Installation

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B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 6)
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 tee. Locate
stove. Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet , mark point on ceiling.
Install ceiling support and L-Vent pipe per L-Vent manufacturer’s
instructions.
1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
When passing through additional oors or ceilings, always install
restop spacer.
2. After lining up for hole in roof, cut either a round or square hole
in roof, always 3” larger all the way around pipe. Install upper
edge and sides of ashing under roong materials, nail to the
roof along upper edge. Do not nail lower edge. Seal nail heads
with non-hardening waterproof mastic.
3. Apply non-hardening, waterproof mastic where the storm collar
will meet the vent and ashing. Slide storm collar down until it sits
on the ashing. Seal and install cap. Mobile home installations
must use a spark arrester.
C. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM
Adapters are available to adapt from 3” L-Vent to 6” or 8” Class-A
chimney. (Figure 7)
As an alternative, 3” or 4” L-Vent can be run inside existing chimney
to termination. (Figure 8)
This is the preferred method.
Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length.
D. VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualied 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 will need
a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18 inches.
3. Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe, and if used the
outside air pipe, as shown in Figure 9
4. Attach the L-Vent adapter, a section of pipe and clean-out
tee, making sure the clean-out tee is centered in the chimney
ue area. Use RTV, metallic tape, and a minimum of three self-
taping screw at all joint connections to ensure a tight seal.
5. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figure 1.
6. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for chimney
pipe, and if used the outside air pipe. Install and seal with non-
hardening mastic to prevent water leakage. Install vent cap.
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 8
12” MINIMUM CLEARANCE
TO ROOF
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
ATTIC
INSULATION
SHIELD
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
3” MINUMUM
CLEARANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLES
PELLET VENT TO
CHIMNEY ADAPTER
(SPV-CA)
UNIVERSAL
CONNECTOR
PELLET
VENT
NOTE:
THIS METHOD
IS PREFERRED
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
EXISTING
CHIMNEY
SYSTEM
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E. INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY
NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figure
1. Mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce
the masonry chimney.
2. It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the
location of the pipe center mark. Use a 4-inch diameter
hole for 3-inch pipe and 5-inch diameter hole for 4-inch
pipe.
3. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for
chimney pipe, and if used, the outside air pipe.
4. Install the tee on the bottom of the vertical pipe system
and lower it down the chimney until the center branch
of the tee is level with the center of the hole in the
masonry, as shown in Figure 10.
5. Install and seal the top plate from Step 3 with non-
hardening mastic. Slip the storm collar over the pipe,
and while holding the pipe at the proper elevation, afx
the collar with a minimum of 3 1/4” stainless steel sheet
metal screws. Seal all joints and seams around the collar.
6. Connect the horizontal pipe by pushing it through the
hole in the masonry and lining it up with the branch in
the tee. Push the pipe into the tee while twisting it to
lock it into the tee.
7. If desired, once the horizontal pipe is in place, the space
between the pipe and masonry may be lled with high-
temperature grout.
8. Install the trim collar. An adjustable pipe length and
adapter may be needed to nish the connection to the
stove.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord
extending from the rear of the stove.
We recommend connecting to a good quality surge
protector that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V,
60Hz electrical outlet.
DO NOT connect the unit to a GFCI socket.
Voltage variations can lead to serious performance
problems. The Breckwell electrical system is designed for
120V AC with no more than 5% variation. Breckwell cannot
accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due
to inadequate voltage. If connected to an older, two-prong
outlet, a separate ground wire should be run to a proper
ground (refer this to a qualied technician). Always route the
electrical cord so that it will not come in contact with any
hot part of the stove.
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
6”
3”
TOP PLATE
(SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP
WITH NON-HARDENING
MASTIC)
NOTE:
FOLLOW METAL
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP
REQUIRED.
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE.
6”
BLANKING PLATE (SEAL WITH
NON-HARDENING MASTIC).
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
FLEX PIPE.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR
CLEAN-OUT-TEE (TYPE L)
OR 90 DEGREE ELBOW
HEARTH
TOP PLATE
(SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP
WITH NON-HARDENING
MASTIC)
6”
3”
NOTE:
FOLLOW METAL
CHIMNEY INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP
REQUIRED.
L-VENT OR OPTIONAL
3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL
SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE.
OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR
TRIM COLLAR
PIPE ADAPTER
CLEAN-OUT TEE (TYPE L)
Installation

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Bolt Hole Bolt Hole
FIGURE 11
SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.
NOTE: Installation should be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3200,
Part 24
For installation in a mobile home, an outside source of combustion air must be used. (See “COMBUSTION AIR
SUPPLY”).
The Breckwell Big E must be grounded to the steel chassis of the with 8 Ga. copper wire using a serrated or star
washer to penetrate paint or protection coating to ensure grounding.
The Breckwell Big E must be securely fastened to the oor of the mobile home through the two holes in the rear
of the stove using 2 1/4” lag bolts that are long enough to go through both a hearth pad, if used, and the oor
of the home. (See gure11)
Refer to “VENTING” for proper exhaust congurations.
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST
BE MAINTAINED.
When installing in a mobile home ensure that the vapor barrier at the location where the chimney or other
component penetrates to the exterior of the structure.
Never operate with the ring doors open.
A smoke detector should be installed in the room where the heater is installed. The smoke detector should be
installed at least 10 feet away from the heater to prevent accidentally setting the detector off.
Operation

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PANEL CONTROLS (SEE FIGURE 12)
The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-
hand side of this unit. The control panel functions are a follows.
a. ON/OFF SWITCH
• When pushed, the stove will automatically ignite. No other restarter is
necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes,
depending on when Proof of Fire is reached. The re should start in about 5
minutes.
• The green light located above the ON/OFF button (in the ON/OFF box) will
ash during the ignition start-up period. (See Figure 12)
• The Heat Level Advance is inoperable during the ignition start-up period.
When the green light continuously stays on, the Heat Level Advance can be
adjusted to achieve the desired heat output.
NOTE: If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is still
warm, the “On/Off” button must be held down for 2 seconds.
b. FUEL FEED SWITCH
• When the “Fuel Feed” button is pushed and held down, the stove will feed
pellets continuously into the burnpot.
• While the stove’s auger system is feeding pellets, the green light (in the “Fuel
Feed” box) will be on. (See Figure 12)
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS CONTROL DURING NORMAL OPERATION BECAUSE IT
COULD SMOTHER THE FIRE AND LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION.
c. HIGH FAN SWITCH
• The room air fan speed varies directly with the feed rate. The “High Fan”
switch overrides this variable speed function. It will set the room air blower
speed to high at any feed rate setting.
• When the “High Fan” button is pushed, the room air fan will switch to its
highest setting.
• When this button is pushed again, the room air fan will return to its original setting based on the Heat Level
Advance setting.
RESET TRIM
Different sizes and quality pellet fuel may require adjustment of the “1” feed setting on the Heat Level Advance
bar graph. This is usually a one-time adjustment based on the fuel you are using. The “Reset Trim” button, when
adjusted, will allow for 3 different feed rate settings for the #1 feed setting only. To adjust, simply push the “Reset
Trim” button while the stove is operating at setting “1” and watch the bar graph.
• When the “1” & “3” light are illuminated on the bar graph, the low feed rate is at its “lowest” setting. (approx.
0.9 pounds per hour)
• When the “1” light is illuminated on the bar graph, the low feed rate is at its “normal” setting.
• When the “1” & “4” lights are illuminated on the bar graph, the low feed rate is at its “highest” setting.
NOTE: When the stove is set on “1” the “Reset Trim” values will be shown in the Heat Level Advance bar graph.
For example: if the “Reset Trim” is set to its lowest setting every time the stove is set to low, the “1” and “3” lights
will be illuminated on the bar graph.
d. HEAT LEVEL ADVANCE
• This button, when pushed, will set the pellet feed rate, hence the heat output of your stove. The levels of
heat output will incrementally change on the bar graph starting from level “1” to “5.”
NOTE: When dropping 3 or more heat level settings (4 to 1, or 5 to 2 or 1), push the “High Fan” button and allow
the room air fan to run at that setting for at least 5 minutes to prevent the stove from tripping the high temp
thermodisc. If the high temp thermodisc does trip, see “SAFETY FEATURES.”
CAUTION: THE “5” SETTING IS DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY. IF USED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS, IT CAN
SHORTEN THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE UNITS COMPONENTS. AVOID USE AT THIS SETTING FOR MORE THAN ONE OR
TWO HOURS AT A TIME.
TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
Operation

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PROPER FUEL
This heater is designed to burn only PFI Premium grade pellets. This appliance can also burn pellets rated as
standard after May 16, 2015
DO NOT BURN:
1. Garbage;
2. Lawn clippings or yard waste;
3. Materials containing rubber, including tires;
4. Materials containing plastic;
5. Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners,
or asphalt products;
6. Materials containing asbestos;
7. Construction or demolition debris;
8. Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
9. Manure or animal remains;
10. Salt water driftwood or other previously salt water
saturated materials;
11. Unseasoned wood; or
12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or
particleboard. The prohibition against burning
these materials does not prohibit the use of re
starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust,
wax and similar substances for the purpose of
starting a re in an affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke.
Sometimes, longer or thicker pellets bridge the auger ights, which prevents proper pellet feed. Burning wood in
forms other than pellets is not permitted. It will violate the building codes for which the stove has been approved
and will void all warranties. The design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the re at a carefully
prescribed rate. Any additional fuel introduced by hand will not increase the heat output but may seriously impair
the stove’s performance by generating considerable smoke. Do not burn wet pellets. The stove’s performance
depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics.
a. Excess Fines - “Fines” is a term describing crushed pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand.
Pellets can be screened before being placed in hopper to remove most nes.
b. Binders - Some pellets are produced with materials to hold them together, or “bing” them.
c. High Ash Content - Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for
more frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the burnpot and vacuum the entire system more often.
Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for damage due to
poor quality pellets.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.
CAUTION: DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
Do not store fuel within installation clearances or within space required for charging and ash removal.
PRE-START-UP CHECK
Remove optional imitation log set, if in use. Remove burnpot, making sure it is clean and none of the air holes
are plugged. Clean the rebox, and then reinstall burnpot. Clean door glass, if necessary (a dry cloth or paper
towel us usually sufcient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper and rell
if necessary.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the Breckwell approved burnpot. Hopper lid
must be closed in order for the unit to feed pellets. If it is the rst time you have started the unit, or anytime the
hopper has been emptied of pellets, it will be necessary to prime the auger. In order to prime the auger, press
and hold the fuel feed button after starting the unit. Keep fuel feed button depressed until pellets begin to fall
into the burnpot, then release the fuel feed button and allow the unit to operate normally.
During the start-up period:
1) DO NOT open the viewing door.
2) DO NOT open the damper more than 1/4”.
3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand.
4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets). A dangerous
condition could result.
NOTE: During the rst few res, your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes
seasoned to the metal. Maintaining smaller res will minimize this. Avoid placing items on stove top during this
period because paint could be affected.
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THE AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER
a. Fill hopper and clean burnpot.
b. Press “On/Off” button. Make sure light is on.
c. The damper should be completely closed or open no more than 1/4” during start-up. This will vary depending
on your installation and elevation. Once re is established, adjust for desired ame increasing the amount
the damper is open as the heat setting is increased. (See “DAMPER CONTROL”)
d. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “Heat Level Advance” button.
If re doesn’t start in 15 minutes, press “On/Off”, wait a few minutes, clear the burnpot, and start procedure
again.
DAMPER CONTROL
The damper control rod on the stove’s lower left side adjusts the combustion air. This control is necessary due to
the varied burn characteristics of individual installations, different pellet brands and pellet feed rates. It allows you
to improve the efciency of your stove. Providing correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of cleaning
your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote inside your stove and chimney. You should adjust
the damper based on the re’s appearance. A low, reddish, dirty re can be improved by pulling the damper
out slightly. A “blow torch” re can be improved by pushing the damper in a bit. Do not alter the damper for
increased ring for any reason.
As a general rule, on lower feed rate settings, the damper should be in farther. On higher feed rates, the damper
should be more open. Through trial and error, you will nd the best setting. Consult your dealer if you need help.
NOTE: On “1”, damper should be either completely closed or out approximately 1/8” to 1/4”. If damper is out
too far, it can cause the re to go out.
OPENING DOOR
If the door is opened while the stove is in operation, it must be closed within 30 seconds or the stove will shut
down. If the stove shuts down, push the “On/Off” button to re-start your stove.
ROOM AIR FAN
When starting your stove, the Room Air Fan will not come on until the stove’s heat exchanger warms up. This
usually takes about 10 minutes from start-up.
RE-STARTING A WARM STOVE
If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is still warm, the “On/Off” button must be held
down for 2 seconds.
IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS
The re 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” and the Bar Graph lights stay on for 10 minutes. After the
10 minutes, the “3” light on the bar graph will ash and the “On/Off” light will go off. To re-start, rell hopper and
press “Fuel Feed” button until pellets begin to fall into burnpot. Press “On/Off” button.
REFUELING
We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below 1/4” full. KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT
WHEN REFILLING. DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER.
MAINTENANCE TOOL
A tool has been provided to help with the following functions:
a. Stirring pellets in hopper - unlike liquids in a tank, pellets do not drain evenly into the auger. Bridging across
the opening can occur . Pellets can hang up on the sides of the hopper. Occasionally “stirring” the hopper
can help. NOTE: To help prevent bridging of pellets, common wax paper can be rubbed on the sidewalls
and bottom of the hopper.
b. Scrape ashes from burnpot.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Turning your stove off us a matter of pressing the “On/Off” control panel switch. The red light will go out. The
blowers will continue to operate until internal rebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level.
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SAFETY FEATURES
a. Your stove is equipped with a high temperature thermosdisc. This safety switch
has two functions.
1. To recognize an overheat situation in the stove and shut down the fuel feed
or auger system.
2. In case of a malfunctioning convection blower, the high-temperature
thermodisc will automatically shut down the auger, preventing the stove from
overheating.
NOTE: On some units, once tripped, like a circuit breaker, the reset button will
have to be pushed before restarting your stove. On other units, the thermodisc has
no reset button and will reset itself once the stove has cooled. The manufacturer
recommends that you call your dealer if this occurs, as this may indicate a more
serious problem. A service call may be required.
b. If the combustion blower fails, an air pressure switch will automatically shut
down the auger.
NOTE: Opening the stove door for more than 30 seconds during operation will
cause enough pressure change to activate the air switch, shutting the fuel feed
off. Close the door and press “On/Off” button to continue operation of your stove.
OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT
An optional thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature
automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A xed wall mount or Breckwell’s
hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat
mode.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
• A MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT IS REQUIRED.
• Unplug stove from power outlet.
• Remove control board from stove.
• The two thermostat wires connect to the terminal block on the lower left side of the back of the control
board. (See Figure 14)
• Insert wires in the terminal side and tighten the two screws.
MODES
TO SWITCH BETWEEN ANY OF THE THREE MODES, THE STOVE MUST BE SHUT OFF, THE NEW MODE SELECTED AND THE
STOVE RESTARTED.
MANUAL MODE
• USE THIS MODE EXCLUSIVELY IF YOU DO NOT CONNECT AN OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT.
• In this mode, the stove will operate only from the control panel as detailed in the “OPERATION” section of this
owner’s manual.
HIGH/LOW THERMOSTAT MODE
• USE THIS MODE ONLY IF YOU CONNECT A THERMOSTAT.
• When engaged in this mode, the stove will automatically switch be- tween two settings. When warm
enough, it will switch to the #1 or low setting. The room air blower will also slow to its lowest speed.
• The Heat Level Advance setting on the bar graph will stay where it was initially set. When the home cools
below the thermostat setting, the stove will switch to the feed rate of the heat level advance setting.
ON/OFF THERMOSTAT MODE
• USE THIS MODE ONLY OF YOU CONNECT A THERMOSTAT
• In this mode, when the home is warm enough, the stove will shut off. The fans will continue to run until the
stove cools.
• When the home cools below the thermostat setting, the stove will automatically restart and run at the last
feed rate setting.
NOTE: When in “High/Low” or “On/Off” thermostat mode -
• Do not operate the stove higher than the #3 setting.
• Set damper control rod approximately 1/4” to 1/2” out. This will vary depending on elevation and weather
conditions. Observe stoves operation and adjust damper as necessary.
FIGURE 14
N
On/Off High/Low Manual
Connect
Thermostat
Wires Here
On/Off High/Low Manual
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OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS!
a. Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns.
b. If you notice a smoldering re (burnpot full but no visible ame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in rebox,
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. Wait until rebox clears, and blowers shut down. Then do as
instructed in “PRE-START-UP CHECK” and “BUILDING A FIRE.” Then attempt to restart the re. If the problems
persists, contact your dealer.
c. WARNING: DO NOT ADD PELLETS TO THE BURNPOT BY HAND AT ANY TIME, A DANGEROUS CONDITION COULD
RESULT.
d. Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specications can result in permanent
damage to the heater.
e. WARNING: DURING THE START-UP CYCLE: 1) DO NOT OPEN THE VIEWING DOOR; 2) DO NOT OPEN THE DAMPER
MORE THAN 1/4”; 3) DO NOT USE THE FUEL FEED BUTTON (UNLESS PRIMING THE AUGER AFTER RUNNING OUT OF
PELLETS). A DANGEROUS CONDITION COULD RESULT.
f. Pellets should be stored in a dry place. The pellets should not be stored within 12” of the stove.
g. DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR BRECKWELL
STOVE. NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
h. WARNING: DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS STOVE. This may cause serious damage to you stove and void your
warranty. It also may create a re hazard in your home. IF ANY EXTERNAL PART OF THE UNIT BEGINS TO GLOW,
YOU ARE OVERFIREING. Immediately press the “POWER” switch on the control.
i. KEEP ALL LOOSE OR MOVEABLE HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS FURNITURE, DRAPES, TOYS, ETC., AT
LEAST THREE FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE.
j. Maintain proper ventilation. It is important that adequate oxygen be supplied to the re for the combustion
process. Modern houses are, often, so well insulated that is may become necessary to open a window
slightly or install an outside air vent to provide sufcient combustion air.
k. Since heating with a solid fuel is potentially hazardous, even with a well made and thoroughly tested stove,
it would be wise to install strategically placed smoke detectors and have a re extinguisher in a convenient
location, near an exit.
l. Do not open stove door when operating unless necessary. This will create a dirty, inefcient burn and could
allow smoke spillage or sparks to escape.
m. Do not permit operation by young children or those unfamiliar with stove’s operation.
n. Do not service or clean this appliance without disconnecting the power cord.
o. Do not abuse the door glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass
removed, cracked or broke.
p. If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning, or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on
the unit, it is possible for the temperature of the stove to rise to operation levels. One of the sensors could,
then, make the stove start on its own. It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in use for
extended amounts of time (i.e. during summer months).
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FIGURE 15
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
Igniter Hole
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
Disposal Of Ashes - Ashes Should Be Placed In A Metal Container With
A Tight Fitting Lit. The Closed Container Of Ashes Should Be Placed On A
Noncombustible Floor Or On The Ground, Well Away From All Combustible
Materials, Pending Final Disposal. If The Ashes Are Disposed Of By Burial
In Soil Or Otherwise Locally Dispersed, They Should Be Retained In The
Closed Container Until All Cinders Have Been Toughly Cooled.
Soot and yash: Formation and Need for Removal - The products of
combustion will contain small particles of yash. The yash will collect
in the exhaust venting system and restrict the ow of the ue 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 to determine if
cleaning is necessary.
ASH DISPOSAL
To remove ashes:
a. Make sure re is out and rebox is cool.
b. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “CLEANING” and Figure 15).
c. Remove the burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight
up (see Figure 16).
d. Empty ashes from the inner section and scrape with cleaning tool;
make sure holes are not plugged.
e. Vacuum to remove ashes from the burn chamber interior and the
burnpot shell.
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a
vacuum (see “VACUUM USE.”
f. Dispose of ashes properly (see “ASH REMOVAL” above).
g. 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 17).
h. Make sure the burnpot is level and pushed all the way in. If the collar
on the burnpot, attached to the fresh air tube, is not pushed back to
meet the  rebox wall. the Hot Rod will not work properly.
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO)
emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when exposed to elevated concentrations
for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in
heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney,
exposure to the gases in closed or conned areas can be dangerous.
Make sure you stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order
and sealing properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended
that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas having the potential
to generate CO.
VACUUM USE
We suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes.
(We recommend US Stoves’ Ash Vac part # AV15).
Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your
vacuum or shop vac may have a special lter or bag available to
eliminate this leakage.
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FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
FIGURE 20
Air Switch Tube
Pellet
Hopper
Auger
Shaft
(A-AUG-22)
Combustion
Blower
(A-E-027)
POF
Thermodisk
(C-E-090-22C)
Air Inlet
Tube
Air Switch
(
C-E-200
)
High Temp
Thermodisk
(
C-E-090-21
)
Convection
Blower
(
A-E-033
)
Combustion
Blower
(
A-E-027
)
Auger Motor
(
C-E-017
)
CLEANING
a. Heat Exchange Tubes - Your 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 the efciency of your
unit. Insert the handle end (with hole) of the cleaning
tool onto the cleaning rod (refer to Figure 15). 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. When nished, be
sure to leave tube cleaner at the rear of the stove.
b. Interior Chambers - The two ash doors in the rebox
in the Breckwell Big E can be removed for periodic
cleaning (refer to Figure 18). These doors allow access
to the chamber behind the rebox.
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 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.
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and ring
technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience
shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware
that the hotter the re the less creosote is deposited, and
weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even
though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest
months. Contact your local municipal or provincial re
authority for information on how to handle a chimney re.
Have a clearly understood plan to handle a chimney re.
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 removing the stove’s left side panel. The combustion
blower can be accessed by removing 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
re to help reduce creosote formation within the stove.
CAUTION: This wood heater needs periodic inspection
and repair for proper operation. It is against federal
regulations to operate this wood heater in a manner
inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.
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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 ue, associated with a newly started re or from a slow-burning re. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the ue lining. When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely hot re, which may damage
the chimney or even destroy the house . Despite their high efciency, 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
y ash. The y ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the ow of the ue gases. Incomplete
combustion, such as occurs during start-up, 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 once every 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
of pellets burned to determine if a creosote or y ash build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated ,
it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney re. 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 specically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualied
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.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use this as a guide under average-use conditions.
Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary (see
“REPLACEMENT PARTS”). This unit’s door uses a 5/8” diameter rope gasket.
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 door frame. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Replace the glass with 5mm thick
ceramic glass.
Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person(s) should replace the door glass. An authorized
dealer must perform all repairs involving door glass. Return the damaged door to your dealer for repair or
replacement.
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
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When your stove acts out of ordinary, the rst reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money
by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems encountered are often the result of only ve
factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory
defect. You can usually solve those problems related to 1 and 2. Your dealer can solve problems relating to 3, 4
and 5. Refer to diagrams on page 17 to help locate indicated parts.
For the sake of troubleshooting and using this guide to assist you should look at your heat level setting to see
which light is ashing.
***CAUTION - UNPLUG THE STOVE FROM ALL POWER PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE THE UNIT!***
STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #2 LIGHT FLASHES
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies:
1. Airow switch hose or stove attachment pipes
for hose are blocked.
Unhook air hose from the air switch and blow through it. If air ows
freely, the hose and tubes are ne. If air will not ow through the
hose, use a wire coat hanger to clear the blockage.
2. The air inlet, burnpot, interior combustion air
chambers, combustion blower, or exhaust pipe
are blocked with ash or foreign material.
Follow all clearing procedures in the maintenance section of the
owner’s manual.
3. The rebox is not properly sealed.
Make sure the door is closed and that the gasket is in good shape.
If the ash door has a latch, make sure the ash door is properly
latched and the gasket is sealing good. If the stove has just a small
hole for the ashes to fall through under the burnpot, make sure the
slider plate is in place to seal off the rebox oor.
4. Vent pipe is incorrectly installed. Check to make sure vent pipe installation meets criteria in owner’s
manual.
5. The airow switch wire connections are bad. Check the connectors that attach the gray wires to the air switch.
6. The gray wires are pulled loose at the Molex
connector on the wiring harness.
Check to see if the gray wires are loose at the
Molex connector.
7. Combustion blower failure
With the stove on, check to see if the combustion blower is
running. If it is not, you will need to check for power going to the
combustion blower. It should be a full current. If there is power, the
blower is bad. If there is not, see #8.
8. Control board not sending power to combustion
blower.
If there is no current going to the combustion blower, check all
wire connections. If all wires are properly connected, you have a
bad control board.
9. Control board not sending power to air switch. There should be a 5-volt current (approximately) going to the air
switch after the stove has been on for 30 seconds.
10. Air switch has failed (very rare).
To test air switch, you will need to disconnect the air hose from
the body of the stove. With the other end still attached to the air
switch, very gently suck on the loose end of the hose (you may
want to remove the hose entirely off the stove and the air switch
rst and make sure it is clear). If you hear a click, the air switch is
working. BE CAREFUL! TOO MUCH VACUUM CAN DAMAGE THE AIR
SWITCH.
Troubleshooting Guide
SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies:
1. There is a leak in the vent pipe system.
Inspect all vent pipe connections. Make sure they are
sealed with RTV silicone that has a temperature rating of
500oF or higher. Also, seal joints with UL-181-AP foil tape.
Also, make sure the square to round adapter piece on the
combustion blower has been properly sealed with the same
RTV.
2. The gasket on the combustion blower has gone bad. Inspect both gaskets on the combustion blower to make
sure they are in good shape.

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STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #3 LIGHT FLASHES
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove rst when possible)
1. The hopper is out of pellets. Rell the hopper
2. 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 (push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove).
3. The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear
of the rebox.
Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touching the
rear wall of the rebox.
4. The burnpot holes are blocked. Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it.
5. The air inlet, the interior chambers, or exhaust
system has a partial blockage.
Follow all cleaning procedures in the maintenance section of the
owner’s manual.
6. The hopper safety switch has failed or hopper is
open.
When operating the unit, be sure the hopper lid is closed so that
the hopper safety switch will activate. Check the wires leading
from the hopper safety switch to the control panel and auger
motor for secure connections. Use a continuity tester to test the
hopper safety switch, replace if necessary.
7. The auger is jammed.
Start emptying the hopper. Then remove the auger motor by
removing the auger pin. Remove the auger shaft. Gently lift the
auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes
up out of the bottom auger bushing. Next, remove the two nuts
that hold the top auger biscuit in. Then rotate the bottom end of
the auger shaft up towards you until you can lift the shaft out of
the stove. After you have removed the shaft, inspect it for bent
ights, burrs, or broken welds. Remove any foreign material that
might have caused the jam. Also, check the auger tube for signs
of damage such as burrs, rough spots, or grooves cut into the
metal that could have caused a jam.
8. The auger motor has failed.
Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to run the
unit. If the motor will turn, the shaft is jammed on something. If the
motor will not turn, the motor is bad.
9. The Proof of Fire (POF) thermodisc has
malfunctioned.
Temporarily bypass the POF thermodisc by disconnecting the two
brown wires and connecting them with a short piece of wire. Then
plug the stove back in. If the stove comes on and works, you need
to replace the POF thermodisc. This is for testing only. DO NOT
LEAVE THE THERMODISC BYPASSED. Your blowers will never shut off
and if the re went out, the auger will continue to feed pellets until
the hopper is empty if you leave the POF thermodisc bypassed.
10. The high limit thermodisc has tripped or is
defective
Wait for the stove to cool for about 30-45 minutes. It should now
function normally. If not, use the owner’s manual to locate the
high limit thermodisc. To test if the thermodisc is bad, you can
bypass it as described previously for the POF thermodisc.
11. The fuse on the control board has blown.
Remove the control board. On the back, there is one fuse. If it
appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse. Plug the
stove back in and try to run the unit.
12. The control board is not sending power to
the POF thermodisc or other auger system
components.
There should be a 5-volt (approximately) current going to the POF
thermodisc after the stove has been on for 10 minutes.
Troubleshooting Guide
CONVECTION BLOWER SHUTS OFF AND COMES BACK ON
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies:
1. The convection blower is overheating and tripping the
internal temperature shutoff.
Clean any dust off the windings and fan blades. If clearing
the blower does not help, the blower may be bad.
2. Circuit board malfunction.
Test the current going to the convection blower. If there
is power being sent to the blower when it is shut off, the
control board is ne. If there is NOT power being sent to the
blower when it shuts off during operation, then you have a
bad control board.

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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 ame, the damper can then be adjusted for the
desired feed setting.
2. Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube.
Find the igniter housing on the backside of the rewall. The
air intake hole is a small hole located on the bottom side of
the housing. Make sure it is clear. Also, look from the front of
the stove to make sure there is not any debris around the
igniter element inside of the igniter housing.
3. The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear of the
rebox.
Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is
touching the rear wall of the rebox.
4. Bad igniter element.
Put power directly to the igniter element. Watch the tip of
the igniter from the front of the stove. After about 2 minutes,
the tip should glow. If it does not, the element is bad.
5. The control board is not sending power to the igniter.
Check the voltage going to the igniter during startup. It
should be a full current. If the voltage is lower than full
current, check the wiring. If the wiring checks out good, the
board is bad.
STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED
Possible Causes: Possible Remedies:
1. Fuse on control board blew.
Remove the control board. On the back, there is one fuse. If
it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse.
Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit.
2. High limit switch has tripped or is defective.
Wait for the stove to cool for about 30-45 minutes. It should
now function normally. If not, use the owner’s manual to
locate the high limit thermodisc. To test if the thermodisc is
bad, you can bypass it as described previously for the POF
thermodisc.
3. Bad auger motor.
Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to
run the unit. If the motor will turn, the shaft is jammed on
something. If the motor will not turn, the motor is bad.
4. Auger jam
Start by emptying the hopper. Then remove the auger
motor by removing the auger pin. Remove the auger shaft
inspection plate in the hopper so that you see the auger
shaft. Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the
end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger
bushing. Next, remove the two nuts that hold the top auger
biscuit in. Then rotate the bottom end of the auger shaft up
towards you until you can lift the shaft out of the stove. After
you have removed the shaft, inspect it for bent ights, burrs,
or broken welds. Remove any foreign material that might
have caused the jam. Also, check the auger tube for signs
of damage such as burrs, rough spots, or grooves cut into
the metal that could have caused a jam.
5. Loose wire or connector Check all wires and connectors that connect to the auger
motor, high limit switch, and the Molex connector.
6. Bad control board
If the fuse is good, the wires and connectors check out
good, and the high limit switch did not trip, test r power
going to the auger motor. If there is not a full current going
to the auger motor when the fuel feed light is on, you have
a bad control board.
Troubleshooting Guide