CASTLE Serenity Pellet Stove User manual

Operator’s Manual
Manuel de l’utilisateur
Serenity
Pellet Stove
P/N: 12740
ECN: 9876
REV3: 05/01/13
CAUTION





ATTENTION 






WARNING
    
    
   
    
   
   

AVERTISSEMENT
  

   
    
    
   

CAUTION
    
   


ATTENTION
    
   
    
  


Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST2
CAUTION
    

     
    

     


WARNING
     
      
     


        
     

 
      

     
     

CAUTION


CAUTION
     
     
      

     
     

      
   

WARNING




 
 

      

     


Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 3
DANGER

      



Accurate assembly and safe and eective use of the stove is
the owner’s responsibility.
 
 
 
included in this Castle operator’s manual.
 
controls and safety precautions.





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.
to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here

must read the instructions and be familiar with the controls.




WARNING



CAUTION

       

IMPORTANT

 

WARNING

     


      

     

     
     


Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST4
WARNING



 Read this entire manual before you install and use your new pellet

bodily injury, or even death.
 
temperatures and should stay away to avoid contact to skin and/or

 
in the same room as the stove.
 
on or near this unit.
 



 
fuels such as cord wood or wood chips in this stove is not

are burned in this stove will void the warranty.
 


 
of this unit.
 
appliance.
 
  connect to any air distribution duct or system.
  connect directly to a masonry chimney.
  terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed

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.
 

WARNING

     


     
      
     

   
     

    


Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 5
CAUTION
     

    
      


   


 

in your area.
 

prevention bureau, etc.) to determine the need for a
permit.
 
burn pellet fuel only.
 
installed in the same room as the stove.
 
applications.
 
operation.
 
installation.
 
the absence of local codes you must comply with


 

 
etc.) at least three feet away from the flue outlet on

 

maintenance will result in a total loss of heat.
 
CAUTION
      
  
      

      
     

      
     
      
      
     
      


      
      
       


     





      

     
     
    

     
   

       
       

       

     
      
   


Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST6

............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-5
.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Clearance to Combustibles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Type of Vent................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
 ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
Vent Termination Clearances ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13-14
Outside Air Connection.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
Mobile Home.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16-21
................................................................................................................................................................................... 22-23
Controller Buttons....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 25-29
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
............................................................................................................................................................................................................25
............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 26-28
.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30-32
Normal Care and Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 30-31
........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Weekly, Monthly, and Bi-Monthly Tasks ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................32
......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33-35
................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34-35
.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 36-41


Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 7



by Castle within 30 days of purchase.



City:  Zip Code/Postal Code:
Model Number: 

Notes:
  

Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST8
WARNING
       

      




            



        
 



    


        
section for more information.

       
          
         
for usability and durability. With proper care, your stove will
provide many years of dependable service. Please read entire
manual before installation and use.

         



pellet fuel.

          
pellets, that comply with pellet fuels industry standards.
Minimum of 40 lbs. density per cubic feet, 1/4” to 5/16” in

ash.
 

 
and heat output of the pellet stove.
 Wood pellets       
         
       
         

       

            

the operation and performance of the unit and will void

standards for wood pellet manufacturers. Only use pellets


 
cleaned and removed from the pellet stove. Clinkers will
          

CAUTION
    
    

       



Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 9

 
 4.0 lbs/hr
 
 115 Volts, 60 Hz
Power Consumption 

 40 lb
 3 in.
Width 18.25 in.
 34 in.
 23.75 in.
 186 lb


for best results.



contact licensed electrical contractor for assistance.

contact licensed installers for assistance.






dealer or Castle at 1-800-345-6007 for replacement parts.





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
     
       


    
      
    


Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST10


authorized professionals who are certified by the National













for the stove, wall stud location is critical.You may need to adjust


for minimum clearance to combustible walls.




. When stove


back of the stove to the wall. 

Figure 1 Figure 2
6” 6”
2”
6” 6”
2”
Figures 1 and 2: Pellet stove oor pad clearances
WARNING
      
       


  

       


     


    




CAUTION







    
   












6” 6”

Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 11

NOTE: These are minimum clearances to combustible walls established by the ASTM testing lab.
NOTE: When interior vent is installed vertically, the clearance to the back wall is determined by the vent size used. Install vent at
clearance specied by the vent manufacturer. Take into consideration any upward turning elbows or tees.
5”
7”
Figure 3: Straight installation through wall Figure 4: Corner installation through the wall vents
Figure 5: Straight installation interior vertical vents Figure 6: Corner installation interior vertical vents
5”
5”
2”
7”
5”
5”
2”

Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST
Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST12






Note: Where passage through a wall, or partition of
combustible construction is desired, the installation shall
conform to CAN/CSA -8365.


two layers with air space between the layers. This air space acts
as an insulator and reduces outside surface temperature of pipe
to allow a clearance to combustibles.

used for installation and attached to the pipe connector provided




Vent termination 

pellet vent pipe. This vertical pipe will create some natural draft



The installation must include a clean out tee to enable collection




fastened with at least three screws and all pellet





or other means to maintain the vapor barrier

WARNING












CAUTION









     

500º F
RTV
Silicon

Operator’s Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
Check for parts online at www.castlestoves.com or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5 CST 13

 
the wall. Vertical terminations must protrude a minimum 24”from the roof surface. 

 
 

 
A: A Minimum 4’clearance below or beside any door or window
-
side air). We recommend the door or window be kept closed

window that does not open.
B: Minimum 1’clearance above any door or window that opens.


walkways.
NOTE:Ventmaynotterminateincoveredwalkwayorbreeze-
way.
X
H
F
E
F
A
G
D
B
A
H
C
-
bustible materials.
F: Minimum 3’clearance from any forced air intake of any other
appliance.

H: Minimum 1’ clearance horizontally from combustible wall.

Figure 7: Vent Termination

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
 

         



 

The vent must have a support bracket every 5’ of pellet vent

           

         
      

NOTE: In order to achieve optimum performance, it is
recommended that you keep the vent as short as possible,
especially in regards to the horizontal run.
33 Feet
(max.)
30 Feet
25 Feet
20 Feet
15 Feet
10 Feet
5 Feet
0 Feet
0 Feet 5 Feet
10 Feet (max.)

Figure 8: Intake and exhaust positions
Figure 9: Venting and combustion motor voltage adjustment chart

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











with a vertical 90º



will starve the stove of combustion air. A 90º







are mandatory for installation in a mobile home:
 
 
 
the mobile home.
4. All vertical chimney vents must have wall supports.
 
 
apply.
















The amount of heat that is produced by the stove is proportional
to the rate of fuel that is burned.



doors must remain closed while in operations and the seals on
the doors must be properly maintained.
WARNING



CAUTION
      










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Figure 11: Straight Installation—inside vertical rise, horizontal
termination

wall

fresh air inlet
heat-resistant material
Figure 10: Straight Installation--outside, through wall installation

termination
wall
fresh air inlet
heat-resistant material
termination


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3” Min.
Outside air may be drawn from
a vented crawl space.
Floor
Protection
“L”Vent
Ceiling Support/Fire Stop Spacer Vent must
maintain
clearance to
combustibles
Insulation
must maintain
clearance
Vertical Cap
Storm Collar
Roof Flashing
24” Minimum
* Install a vent at clearance specied by the vent manufacturer
Vent
Clearance*


Figure 12: Interior Vertical Installation

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Vent
Clearance*
3” Min.
Outside air may be drawn from
a vented crawl space.
Floor
Protection
“L”Vent
Class A Chimney Ceiling Support
Class A chimney must
maintain clearances outlined
in the chimney’s installation
instructions (usually 2”)
Storm Collar
Roof Flashing
“L”Vent to Class A Chimney Adapter
Class A Chimney
* Install a vent at clearance specied by the vent manufacturer

Figure 13: Class A Chimney Retrot

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Silicone
Vertical Cap
Storm Collar
Cover Plate (non-combustible)
“L” Vent
Seal the cover
plate with silicone
“L” Vent Flex
Section
Lintel
Outside air may be drawn
from the ash cleanout.
NOTE: you will probably need a short horizontal section here to
clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open
6” Min.
3”

Figure 14: Masonry Fireplace Hearth Stove

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6” Min.
3”
Vertical Cap
Storm Collar
Cover Plate (non-combustible)
“L”Vent
Seal the cover
plate with silicone
Silicone
“L”Vent Flex
Section
NOTE: you will probably need a short horizontal section
here to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open.
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Figure 15: Zero-Clearance (Metal) Fireplace Hearth Stove