CASTLE HPS10 User manual

Operator's Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Manual del operador
HPS10
Pellet Stove
OMHPS10
Revised 04-18-11
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DO NOT DISCARD!
CAUTION





ATTENTION 





PRECAUCIÓN 





WARNING
    
    
   
    
   
   

AVERTISSEMENT


   
    
    
   

ADVERTENCIA
   
     
   
     
    
     
   

CAUTION
    
   


ATTENTION
    
   
    
  

PRECAUCIÓN
  
    
   
    


Operator's Manual
HPS10 Pellet Stove
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CAUTION
    

 
   

      

DO NOT DISCARD!
WARNING

     
   
    


 



       
    


 


CAUTION
     
     

CAUTION




     
    

     

   

WARNING

     


 
 

 

    


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Ardisam, Inc., a Manufacturing Company warrants this Castle Pellet Stove to be free from defects in the material or
workmanship for a period of one year. During that one-year period, Ardisam will, at their discretion, furnish parts
and labor to correct any defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. For other warranty repairs, please read
the one- year warranty listed below.

All electrical components such as but not limited to blowers, wiring, vacuum switches, speed controls, control boxes,
switches, pilot assemblies, thermostats, and igniters are covered under Ardisam Inc.’s one-year warranty. Our repots
and labor are also covered under the one year warranty.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO DEFECTIVE PARTS – REPAIR AND/OR REPLACEMENT AT ARDISAM, INC.’S OPTION AND
EXCLUDES ANY INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CONNECTED THEREWITH.
This warranty is not transferable and supersedes all other warranties either expressed or implied and all other obligations
to liabilities on our part. Ardisam, Inc. does not assume, and does not authorize any other person to assume for us, any
liability in connection with the sale of our products. The warranty applies only to products which have not been subjected
to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident or repairs made by anyone not certied by Ardisam Inc.. This guarantee is
void unless the warranty card is properly lled out and returned to Ardisam, Inc., Cumberland, WI, at the time of purchase.
Castle Pellet Stoves, A Division of Ardisam, Inc.
1160 Eighth Avenue; P.O. Box 666
Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
800-345-6007 · Fax [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om


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
WARRANTY..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
REGISTRATION, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG......................................................................................................................................................5
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS ...............................................................................................................................................................................................6-8
Automatic Safety Features...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Burning Pellet Fuel .............................................................................................................................................................................................................9
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
UNPACKING ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Stove Placement...............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Floor Protection Requirements...................................................................................................................................................................................11
Clearance to Combustibles ..........................................................................................................................................................................................12
VENTING................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Type of Vent .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................13
Pellet Vent Installation ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Vent Termination Clearances.......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Venting Installation Examples..................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Outside Air Connection................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Mobile Home..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
UNDERSTANDING YOUR STOVE ..................................................................................................................................................................................15
Operating Stove................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16
Start Up Procedures.........................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Shut Down Procedure .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
End of Season Shut Down............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR.................................................................................................................................................................................19-21
Ordering Replacement Parts........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Troubleshooting Guide............................................................................................................................................................................................20-21
MAIN ASSEMBLY PARTS....................................................................................................................................................................................................22
Main Assembly Parts List..............................................................................................................................................................................................23

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
Record the model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference. Fill out and mail the registration card
located in the parts packet or register online at www.castlepelletstoves.com.Warranty is valid only if the completed registration
is received by Ardisam, Inc., within 30 days of purchase.

Dealer’s Name:
Dealer’s Address:
City: State/Province: Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: Serial Number:
Date of Purchase:
Notes:
  

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DANGER
     
      
    



Accurate assembly and safe and eective use of the
stove is the owner’s responsibility.
• Readandfollowallsafetyinstructions.
• Carefullyfollowallassemblyinstructions.
• Maintainthestoveaccordingtodirectionsand
scheduleincludedinthisCastleoperator’smanual.
• Ensurethatanyonewhousesthestoveisfamiliar
with all controls and safety precautions.

Yourmanualcontainsspecialmessagestobring
attentiontopotentialsafetyconcerns,stovedamage
aswellashelpfuloperatingandservicinginformation.
Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury
andstovedamage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout
the manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the stove.

Please read this section carefully. Operate the stove
accordingtothesafetyinstructionsandrecommenda-
tionsoutlinedhereandinsertedthroughoutthetext.
Anyone who uses this stove must read the instructions
and be familiar with the controls.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could

follow all instructions in this manual before

WARNING


    

CAUTION
     
      
    

IMPORTANT
  
    

WARNING





    


     
    


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WARNING


    

• Read this entire manual before you install and use your
newpellet stove.Failure to follow instructionsmayresult
in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
• Children and adults should be alerted to the hazards of
highsurfacetemperaturesandshould stay awaytoavoid
contact to skin and/or clothing.
• Youngchildrenshouldbecarefullysupervisedwhen
they are in the same room as the stove.
• Clothingandotherammablematerialsshouldnot
be placed on or near this unit.
• Flammable or explosive liquids such as gasoline,
naphtha, alcohol, or engine oil must  be used
in or around stove. These liquids must be stored in a
separateroomastheopenameinthereboxcould
ignite the fumes of such liquids.
• DO NOT burn garbage in this unit. The burning of
other solid fuels such as cord wood or wood chips
in this stove is not permitted. Any fuels not certied
by Castle Pellet Stoves which are burned in this stove
will void the warranty.
• DO NOT route power cord in high trac areas. A
power surge protector plugged into a grounded 110
volt power source is required.
• DO NOTinstallauedamperintheexhaustventing
system of this unit.
• DO NOTconnectthisunittoachimneyueservicing
another appliance.
• DO NOT install in a sleeping room.
• DO NOT connect to any air distribution duct or
system.
•DO NOT connect directly to a masonry chimney.
•DO NOT terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-
enclosed area, such as; carports, garage, attic, crawl
space, under a sun deck or porch, narrow walkway
or closed area, or any location that can build up a
concentration of fumes such as a stairwell, covered
breezeway etc.
•  touch door latches while stove is in operation,
they get extremely hot.
WARNING
     


 AND 


     
    



     




Operator's Manual
HPS10 Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
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CAUTION
    
     




    


    

• Contactlocalbuildingorfireofficialsabout
restrictions and installation inspection require-
ments in your area.
• Contactyourlocalauthority(suchasmunici-
palbuildingdepartment,firedepartment,
fire prevention bureau, etc.) to determine the
need for a permit.
• TheCastlePelletStovespelletstoveisde-
signedtoburnpelletfuelonly.
• Aworkingsmokedetectorisrequiredand
must be installed in the same room as the
stove.
• Thisstoveisnotintendedforuseincommer-
cial applications.
• Doorandashpanmustbeclosedandlatched
duringoperation.
• Notifyyourinsurancecompanyofpelletstove
installation.
• Thisinstallationmustconformwithlocal
codes. In the absence of local codes you
mustcomplywithASTME1509,(UM)84-hud,
ulc/ordC-1482,andUCLS627-2000.
• Thestructuralintegrityofthemanufactured
homefloor,wall,andceiling/roofmustbe
maintained.
• Keepcombustiblematerials(suchasgrass,
leaves, etc.) at least three feet away from the
flueoutletontheoutsideofthebuilding.
• Thisstoveshouldnotbeusedastheonly
sourceofheatinthehouse.Poweroutages
and periodic maintenance will result in a total
loss of heat.
• Donotleavehopperdooropenwhileunat-
tended.
CAUTION
     




    



     


   
     
      

T

     

      













     
   
      





      



   


Operator's Manual
HPS10 Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
9
WARNING
  
      

    



Duringapoweroutage,thestovewillshutdownsafely.
Donotopenthemaindoororashdoor.Duringapower
failuretheexhaustfanwillnotrun.Keepingthedoors
sealedwillallowtheexhaustventtodraftoutnaturally.
When the power is restored, the stove will not restart. If
theexhausttemperatureisstill120degreesFahrenheit
whenpowerisrestored,theexhaustandconvectionfans
willcontinuetorununtilthestovecools.Seelighting
instructions to restart stove.
Overheating
Ifthestoveisbeingoverredor
burningtoohot,thehighlimitswitcheswillautomati-
callyshutdownthestovetoavoiddamagetocompo-
nents.Ifthetemperatureonthehopperreaches200
degreeFahrenheit,theaugerwillautomaticallystopand
thestovewillshutdown.Theexhaustfanwillcontinue
torununtiltheproofofreswitchcools.Allowstove
tocoolbeforeattemptingtore-ignite.Seelighting
instructions.
INTRODUCTION
Congratulationsonyourinvestmentinquality.Thank
youforyourpurchaseonaCastlePelletStovefrom
Ardisam,Inc.Wehaveworkedtoensurethatthispellet
stovemeetsthehigheststandardsforusabilityand
durability. With proper care, your stove will provide
many years of dependable service. Please read entire
manual before installation and use.

Ashes need to be removed from the stove periodically.
SeeNormalCare&Maintenancesectionforcleaning
procedure.Duetothenatureofpelletfuels,thisstove
willrequireattentionperiodically.Regularcleaningisan
importantpartofburningpelletfuel.

• Thispelletstoveisdesignedandapprovedtoburn
wood pellets, that comply with pellet fuels industry
standards.Minimumof40lbs.densitypercubicfeet,
1/4”to5/16”indiameter,withamaximumlengthof
1-1/2”,andlessthan1%ash.
• Theperformanceofyourpelletstoveisgreatly
affected by the type and quality of wood pellets. As
the heat output of various quality wood pellets differ,
so will the performance and heat output of the pellet
stove.
• Wood pelletsaregenerallyproducedoutofwood
wastesuchassawdustandshavings.Therawmaterial
isdried,mechanicallyfractionedtosizeandextruded
intopelletsunderhighpressure.Woodpelletsneed
tobeprotectedfromdirectexposuretowater.Water
from sources such as condensation and humidity
causespelletstoexpandandbreakdownintounus-
ablefuel.Keepfueldry.
• Itisimportanttoselectanduseonlypelletsthat
aredryandfreefromdirtanddebris.Dirtyfuelwill
adversely affect the operation and performance of
theunitandwillvoidthewarranty.ThePelletFuel
Institute(PFI)hasestablishedstandardsforwood
pellet manufacturers. Only use pellets that meet or
exceedPFIstandardsforpremiumfuels.

• Impurities,suchassilica(clinkers),willneedtobe
regularlycleanedandremovedfromthepelletstove.
Clinkerswillformahardmassandblockairflow
throughthepotliner.Highqualityfuelswillresultin
fewerclinkers.
CAUTION
    
   



-


Operator's Manual
HPS10 Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
10

 
BTU/hour input (1) 3.7 lbs/hr
Heating Capacity (2) 1,500 sq. ft.
Electrical Rating (3) 115 Volts, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 520 Watts ignition
150 Watts operating
Fuel Storage Capacity 1 bag
Flue Size (4) 3 in.
Width 18.25 in.
Height 34 in.
Depth 23.75 in.
Weight 186 lbs.
(1)Heatoutputwillvary,dependingonthebrand,type
andqualityoffuelandthemoisturecontent.Consult
your dealer for best results.
(2)Basedonpost1982homeconstruction,requiring35
BTU/Hr.perSq.Ft.
(3)InstallperNFPA70andfollowallstateandlocal
codes, contact licensed electrical contractor for
assistance.
(4)InstallperNFPA211andfollowallstateandlocal
codes, contact licensed installers for assistance.
Listinglabel:
Testedtothefollowingstandards:UL1482,ASTME1509,
ULC/ORD-C1482-M1990,andUCLS627-2000

Thisstoveisequippedwith5mmceramicglass.Replace
glassonlywithCastlePelletStovesceramicglass.Call
yourServicingDealerorCastleStovesat1-800-345-6007
for replacement parts.

YourCastleHPS10willcomefullyassembled.Remove
allpackingmaterialandtapefromtheinsideofthe
firebox.Removeanytapeontheoutsideoftheglass.
Openthehopper,removeallpackingmaterialand
power cord.
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE HOPPER IS FREE OF ALL
FOREIGN MATTER BEFORE FILLING WITH FUEL.
FOREIGN MATERIAL WILL CAUSE AUGER JAMS
AND WILL VOID STOVE WARRANTY.
CAUTION
    
      
     
    


     
 
