Cheap Charlie HCF300 User manual

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Dear Cheap Charlie Owner:
CONGRATULATIONS on the purchase of your Cheap Charlie wood pellet shop and home heater! You have
selected the finest in residential wood pellet heating technology.
Let us pass on a few "tips" concerning installing your heater and heating with wood pellets.
1. Whether you install your stove yourself or hire a professional installer, a quality installation
is a must for the safety of your family and for efficient, satisfactory operation of your stove.
2. Initial setup of the stove is the most important step to ensure the efficient and satisfactory operation of your
home and shop heater for many years to come.
3. Know the quality and characteristics of the pellets you burn. Pellets can vary greatly from
company to company, from load to load and occasionally from bag to bag.
4. Be extra diligent in your cleaning program.
5. Remember that most operational dilemmas with pellet stoves are usually traced back to
Improper installation, poor quality pellets and/or a lack of timely cleaning.
With just a minimum of daily care your Cheap Charlie heater will provide years of clean, efficient, comfortable and
environmentally sound heating.
Thank you for selecting a Cheap Charlie wood pellet shop and home heater.
Sincerely,
Canadian Comfort Industries &
Dansons Group Inc.
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COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Copyright 2004, Canadian Comfort Industries. All rights reserved.
No part of this manual may be copied, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, in any form or by any
means without the expressed written permission of,
Canadian Comfort Industries; 26319 Twp Rd 531, Acheson, AB, Canada T7X 5A3

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5
SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------
INSTALLATION OPTIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------------
7
8
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST ------------------------------------------------------------------- 9
EXHAUST SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10
GENERAL ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10
EXHAUST SYSTEM SIZING ----------------------------------------------------------------- 10
EXHAUST SYSTEM TERMINATION ------------------------------------------------------- 11
OUTSIDE AIR ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION -------------------------------------------------------------- 13
STOVE PLACEMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
FLOOR PROTECTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ------------------------------------------------------ 13
STRAIGHT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------ 13
CORNER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14
ALCOVE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
THROUGH THE WALL DIRECT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------- 15
VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 16
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION ---------------------------------------------------------------- 17
OPERATING YOUR STOVE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
HOW YOUR HOME OR SHOP HEATER WORKS ------------------------------------------ 18
LIGHTING A FIRE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
THE CONTROLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20-21
SHUTTING THE STOVE OFF ------------------------------------------------------------------- 21
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT TIPS ----------------------------------------------------- 22
INITIAL BURN SETUP ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23
PELLETS
PELLET QUALITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 24
PELLET CONSUMPTION --------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
FACTORS EFFECTING PELLET FEED RATES --------------------------------------- 24
FINE TUNING THE PELLET FEED RATES ---------------------------------------------- 24
ASH and CLINKERS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24,25
FINES --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
PFI PELLET STANDARDS ------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
REQUIRED ROUTINE CLEANING ------------------------------------------------------------- 26
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 27-28
TROUBLE SHOOTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29
LIMITED WARRANTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30
APPENDIX “A” - INSERTING, REMOVING, AND ADJUSTING THE BURN GRATE 31,32
APPENDIX “B” – SETUP TIPS ---------------------------------------------------------------- 33
APPENDIX “C” – OPTIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 34
APPENDIX “D” – ACCESSORIES ------------------------------------------------------------- 35
APPENDIX “E” – “ACU-TRON” WALL THERMOSTAT ----------------------------------- 36,37
APPENDIX “F” – HOPPER CLEAN-OUT DROP CHUTE ----------------------------------- 38
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG --------------------------------------------------------------- 39

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
oDo not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Push the “OFF” Touch pad,
monitor your heater, and call your dealer.
oNever use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or
’freshen up’ a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
oDon’t unplug the heater if you suspect a malfunction. Push the “OFF” Touch pad and inspect the heater.
oDo not operate the heater if the flame becomes dark & sooty or if the firepot overfills with pellets. Push the
”OFF” Touch pad and periodically inspect the heater (see ”Operating Your Stove”).
oNever try to repair or replace any part of the heater unless instructions for consumer are given in this manual.
All other work should be done by a trained technician.
oThe viewing door and ash pan must be closed and latched during operation.
oNever block free airflow through the open vents of the unit.
oContact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or
inspection requirements in your area. Notify your insurance company of this heater as well.
oThe pellet appliance exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly
positive chimney pressure, therefore the exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed.
All pellet vent joints must be sealed with HI-TEMP RTV silicone sealant and at least 3 sheet metal screws, to
each other as well as to the heater.
oThis unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire. The instructions must be strictly
adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods, which may compromise the installation.
oYour heater requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see ”Operating Your Stove”). Failure to maintain
your heater may lead to smoke spillage in your home.
oAllow the heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible surface
or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.
oThis heater 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.
oThe heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room.
oKeep foreign objects out of the hopper.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . Continued
oDisconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance. NOTE: Touching the OFF touch pad does not
disconnect all power to the heater.
oDo 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.
oDo not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the heater. Because this heater can
be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on and igniting any
items placed on or near it.
oThis heater must be connected to a standard 110 - 120V., 60 Hz 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 heater.
oIt is recommended to connect the heater to a standard 110 – 120V ground surge protected unit or surge
protected electrical outlet..
oWhen installed in a mobile home, the heater must be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and MUST
NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building officials.
oEducate all children on the dangers of a high-temperature heater.
oYoung children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the heater.
oCaution: NEVER PUT FINGERS NEAR AUGER. Pellet fuel is fed to the burn pot by a screw auger that is
driven by a high torque motor. The auger can start and stop automatically anytime while the heater is
operating.
oDo not connect this appliance directly to air ducts or any air distribution system. This will void any warranty.
oDo not burn with insufficient combustion air. A periodic check is recommended to ensure proper combustion
air is admitted to the combustion chamber. Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by adjusting the
slide damper located on the right hand side of the appliance.
oIt is advisable to clean the exhaust vent bi-annually or every two tons of pellets.
oSoot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely
rich burn (black tipped, lazy orange flames).
Note: Canadian Comfort Industries grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or
maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).