Cumberland MF3800 User manual
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MF3800
MULTI-FUEL
PARLOR STOVE
OMMF3800
Rev. Date 08/09/11
© 2011 Ardisam, Inc.
All Rights Reserved.
Please read this entire manual before installation and
using this multi-fuel-burning room heater. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in property
damage, bodily injury or even death.
Check building codes prior to installation.
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH. SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot during operation and
cool down.
WARNING
PRIOR TO OPERATION, THIS UNIT
MUST BE INSTALLED PROPERLY.
FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
PROCEDURES, SEE THE INSTALLATION
AND SERVICE MANUAL THAT COMES
WITH THE STOVE OR CONTACT A
CERTIFIED DEALER. STOVES SHOULD
BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED
INSTALLATION DEALER.
•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.
LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH ANY PARTY
RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS USE AND OPERATION.
Patent No. 7,823,578
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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*For warranty information, visit www.cumberlandstoveworks.com.
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
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REGISTRATION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG
OWNERSHIP RECORDS
SERVICE DATE SERVICE TECHNICIAN SERVICE DESCRIPTION
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
must
technician.
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OK
SEALANT
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Ash Vac
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
reignited.
MUST BE maintained.
NOTE: Turning the Mode Switch
to “OFF” does not disconnect all
power to the heater.
Manual
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
DO NOT
.
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.
CAUTION
in.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING
NEVER SHUT THE STOVE DOWN BY LEAVING THE HOPPER
LID OPEN. THIS CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
ALWAYS USETHE OFF BUTTONTO SHUT DOWNTHE STOVE.
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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INTRODUCTION
BURNING SOLID FUELS
SHELLED CORN
Corn must contain less than 14% moisture content.Wet
Ask for screened corn
only.
WARNING
NEVER BURN SEED CORN IN THE STOVE. SEED CORN IS
TREATED WITH CHEMICAL PESTICIDESTHAT ARE HARMFUL
OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. SEED CORN IS DANGEROUSTO
HAVE IN THE HOUSE, ESPECIALLY WHERE CHILDREN CAN
REACH IT.
NEVER BURN “DEER CORN”. IT FREQUENTLY CONTAINS
MOLASSES SUGARS.
DO NOT STORE ITEMS SUCH AS START PELLETS OR BURN
GEL IN PARLOR STOVE OR WITHIN INSTALLED CLEARANCES
OF PARLOR STOVE.
WARNING
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND
USETHIS STOVE.FAILURETO FOLLOWTHE INSTRUCTIONS
MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR
EVEN DEATH.
CHILDREN AND ADULTS SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE
HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE TEMPERATURES AND
SHOULD STAY AWAY TO AVOID BURNS TO SKIN AND/OR
CLOTHING.
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPERVISED
WHEN THEY ARE IN THE SAME ROOM AS THE STOVE.
CLOTHING AND OTHER FLAMMABLE MATERIALS SHOULD
NOT BE PLACED ON OR NEAR THIS UNIT.
CAUTION
BURNING ONLY CORN WITH THE RECOMMENDED
MOISTURE CONTENT WILL ASSURE LONGER STOVE LIFE
AND LESS FREQUENT CLEANING.
CAUTION
CUMBERLAND STOVE WORKS DOES NOT RECOMMEND
BURNING THE STOVE ON THERMOSTAT MODE, EITHER
LOCAL OR REMOTE, WHEN BURNING CORN OR PELLET
BLENDS. SPENT ASH MATERIAL WILL BUILD UP INTHE POT,
INHIBIT THE IGNITOR FUNCTION AND CAUSE A VIOLENT
IGNITION.
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
PELLETS
Wood pellets
Cherry Pits
CAUTION
BURNING WOOD PELLETS ACCORDING TO
RECOMMENDATIONS WILL ENSURE LONGER STOVE LIFE
AND LESS FREQUENT CLEANING.
THE USE OF GRATES OR OTHER METHODS OF SUPPORTING
THE FUEL IS NOT AUTHORIZED IN THIS PARLOR STOVE.
CAUTION
FOLLOW ALL DAILY,WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.
Figure 1B: High limit reset button in back panel
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES
POWER OUTAGE
OVERHEATING
Over-Fire Protection:
(SEE FIGURE 1A)
SEE FIGURE 1B.
WARNING
IF THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILS ANY TIME WHEN THE
STOVE IS HOT, KEEP ALL STOVE DOORS CLOSED.
THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES MUST NOT BE
BYPASSED.
WHEN RESETTING THE HIGH LIMIT, NEVER USE ANY
CONDUCTORS ASTHIS COULD CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHOCK
AND/OR DAMAGE TO STOVE.
DETAIL A
SCALE 1 : 4
Figure 1A: Removing
panels
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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MAJOR STOVE COMPONENTS
CONTROLLER
HOPPER
POT ROD
HEAT
EXCHANGER
ROD
DOOR
DOOR
HANDLE
ASH PAN
FIREPOT HOLDER
FIRE PLATE
POWER CORD RECEPTACLE
ACCESS PORT FOR REMOTE
THERMOSTAT
COMMUNICATION CABLE PORT
FOR CONTROL KEY PAD
COMMUNICATION
CABLE FOR CONTROL
KEY PAD
AIR FILTER
Notch
CONTROLLER
MOUNT
FIREPOT
44
39
41
24
51
17
63
47
32
35
43 37
23
50
10
33 12
29
25
5
40
46
4
11
16
48
14
22
57
53
21
49
1
6
13
8
3
20
28 18
9
52
27
38
7
30
19
15
2
59
62
42
36
65
34
64
39
66
26
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
SPECIFICATIONS
MF3800
3 in.
Width 22 in.
40 in.
22 in.
Weight
(
GLASS SPECIFICATIONS
CAUTION
THIS INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES.
IN THE ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES YOU MUST COMPLY
WITH ASTM E1509, UM 84HUD, ULC/ORDC1482, AND
UCL S627-2000.
CUMBERLAND STOVE WORKS, MANUFACTURER OF THIS
APPLIANCE,RESERVESTHE RIGHTTO ALTER ITS PRODUCTS,
THEIR SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR PRICE WITHOUT NOTICE.
13
9 "
8
1
14 "
1
4
1
4
7"
3
8
"
10 "
163
8"
Figure 2: Intake and vent locations
WARNING
PRIOR TO OPERATION, THIS UNIT MUST BE INSTALLED
PROPERLY. FOR INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
PROCEDURES, SEE THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE
MANUAL THAT COMES WITH THE STOVE OR CONTACT A
CERTIFIED DEALER.
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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INITIAL SETUP
Checking the Fuel Shuto Gate
INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATING FUEL SHUTOFF GATE
1.
AIR FILTER
WARNING
NEVER RESET FUEL GATE BY REACHING THROUGH THE AIR
CLEANER OPENING. THIS WILL DAMAGE THE CABLE AND
HINDER GATE OPERATION.
Figure 3: Air lter Figure 4: Removing panels
Figure 6: Close fuel shuto gate
Figure 5: Reset fuel shuto
SEE FIGURE 6
SEE FIGURE 5.
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
Range 4
Range 3
Range 2
Range 1
Lowest Feed Rate/
Combustion Airflow
Highest Feed Rate/
Combustion Airflow
Levels 1-6
Levels 1-6
Levels 1-6
Levels 1-6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Figure 7: Feed rate chart.
FUEL RANGE SELECTION
SEE FIGURE 7.
range
the level
RANGES FOR APPROVED FUELS
WARNING
NEVER PUT STARTING PELLETS OR BURN GEL INTO THE
HOPPER OFTHE STOVE. THIS COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR
SERIOUS INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. DOING SO
WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.
1
2 4 6 8 10
3 5 7 9
11
EXPLAINING THE TRIX CONTROLLER KEY PAD
On Switch
O Switch
Temperature Up Control
Temperature Down Control
Fan Up Control
Fan Down Control
Add Fuel Control
Thermostat On / O
Scroll
Enter
Display Screen
OPERATION
BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH YOUR
TRIX CONTROLLER KEY PAD
WHEN YOU ARE READY TO USE YOUR STOVE:
IMPORTANT: Before lling the hopper, make sure all shipping
and packaging items are removed from the hopper and there
are no obstructions in the auger housing opening.
SELECTING THE RANGE
NOTE: When using the SCROLL button to
choose a fuel range, the screen will display two options.
Pressing ENTER will always select the top option. Range
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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ELECTRIC IGNITION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
NOTE: The stove has been designed with a safety switch on the
hopper lid. The auger will not run with the hopper door open.
NOTE: Pre-loading the repot isn’t necessary for electric
ignition; the program is designed to automatically load the
repot. The noises you will hear during electric ignition are
the combustion fan and air pump running. DO NOT overload
the repot. Doing so can cause a violent ignition.
STARTING FIRE AND ELECTRIC IGNITE SCREENS
NOTE: the feed auger will stay on for one minute or until the
ADD FUEL button is pressed again.
and
NOTE: Hot stoves need air circulating through them at
all times to prevent overheating the electronic controls.
Therefore, once proof of re is made, the convection fan will
continue to run. Fan speed increases with level increase. At
Level 6, it cannot be turned down.
RANGE 1-4
LEVEL 1-6
NORMAL OPERATION
NOTE: if the stove is being controlled by the local thermostat
the TEMPUP and TEMPDOWN buttons controlthe thermostat
setpoint. If the stove is being controlled by the remote
thermostat the TEMP UP or TEMP DOWN buttons have no
eect on the heat output.
twice. This is
NOTE: The range can be changed after the ignition cycle.
Changing the range during the ignition cycle restarts the
ignition, which adds 15 minutes to the ignition time.
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
WARNING
NEVER SHUT DOWNYOUR STOVE BY LEAVING THE HOPPER
DOOR OPEN AND UNATTENDED. THIS COULD CREATE AN
UNSAFE CONDITION IFTHE DWELLING IS UNDER NEGATIVE
PRESSURE.
THERMOSTATIC CONTROL OPERATION
LOCAL T-STAT
CAUTION
CUMBERLAND STOVE WORKS DOES NOT RECOMMEND
BURNING THE STOVE ON THERMOSTAT MODE, EITHER
LOCAL OR REMOTE, WHEN BURNING CORN OR PELLET
BLENDS. SPENT ASH MATERIAL WILL BUILD UP INTHE POT,
INHIBIT THE IGNITOR FUNCTION AND CAUSE A VIOLENT
IGNITION.
REMOTE T-STAT
NOTE: The asterisk indicates that the thermostat is calling
for heat.
Th
and
OPERATION
Model MF3800
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MANUALLY STARTING A FIRE
IMPORTANT: Before lighting the stove for the rst time, make
sure that no shipping items have been left inside the rebox
or ash pan.
NOTE: The parlor stove has been designed with a safety
switch on the hopper lid. The auger will not run with the
hopper door open.
:
NOTE:
IMPORTANT: NEVER
UNPLUG YOUR STOVE WHILE THERE IS FUEL BURNING IN
THE STOVE
NOTE: DO NOT RUN IN THERMOSTAT MODE WHEN
MANUALLY IGNITING STOVE.
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OPERATION
Model MF3800
CAUTION
CUMBERLAND STOVE WORKS DOES NOT RECOMMEND
BURNING THE STOVE ON THERMOSTAT MODE, EITHER
LOCAL OR REMOTE, WHEN BURNING CORN OR PELLET
BLENDS. SPENT ASH MATERIAL WILL BUILD UP INTHE POT,
INHIBIT THE IGNITOR FUNCTION AND CAUSE A VIOLENT
IGNITION.
EXPLANATION OF FAULT MESSAGE SCREENS
CAUTION
ASHES SHOULD BE PLACED IN A METAL CONTAINER
WITH A TIGHTFITTING LID. THE CONTAINER SHOULD
BE PLACED ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE FLOOR, WELL
AWAY FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, PENDING FINAL
DISPOSAL. IF ASHES ARE DISPOSED OF BY BURIAL IN SOIL
OR OTHERWISE LOCALLY DISPERSED, THEY SHOULD BE
RETAINED INTHE CLOSED CONTAINER UNTIL ALL CINDERS
ARE NO LONGER WARM.
WARNING
WHEN PERFORMING ANY INTERNAL ELECTRICAL
MAINTENANCE:
• Moving parts inside of the cabinet May cause
INJURY. DO NOT OPERATE UNITWITH PANELS REMOVED
OR OPEN.
• hot parts. do not operate the unit with panel
OPEN.
• risk of electric shock. disconnect power
BEFORE SERVICING UNIT.
• in the event of coMponent failure, replace with
THE ORIGINAL FACTORY EQUIPMENT.
SEE FIGURE 1 ON PAGE 9.
NOTE: There may be fuel burning in the stove while it shows
this screen. Use extreme caution when manually relighting
a hot stove.
T
OFF
STOVE SHUTDOWN
IMPORTANT: NEVER UNPLUG YOUR STOVE WHILE THERE IS
FUEL BURNING IN THE STOVE. Doing so will cause combustion
blower to stop and smoke will enter the room through air
intake holes.
WARNING
NEVER SHUT THE STOVE DOWN BY LEAVING THE HOPPER
LID OPEN. THIS CAN CAUSE AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
ALWAYS USETHE OFF BUTTONTO SHUT DOWNTHE STOVE.
MAINTENANCE
Model MF3800
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NORMAL CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Glass
Removal of Broken Ceramic Glass
Firepot Remains
NOTE: THE FIREPOT MUST BE PUSHED ALL
THE WAY BACK AND SEATED AGAINST THE POT HOLDER
FOR THE STOVE TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL CAUSE POT OVERLOAD.
Soot and Fly Ash
Disposal of Ashes
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS.
DO NOT SLAM THE DOOR SHUT.
DO NOT STRIKE GLASS.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
DO NOT CLEAN HOT GLASS.
REPLACE CERAMIC GLASS WITH FACTORY AUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY.
THE CLINKER WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
AFTER IT IS PULLED OUT OF THE FIREPOT.
USE AN APPROVED ASHVACUUMWHEN CLEANING ASHES
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Model MF3800
Figure 9: Removable replate. NOTE: notch should be toward the front
of the stove.
Notch
Weekly Maintenance
(SEE FIGURE 9)
SEE
FIGURE 10)
Daily Maintenance
The surfaces on the stove may be hot.
SEE FIGURE 8.
UP THEN
OUT
Figure 8: Unlocking repot
(SEE FIGURE 9)
Figure 10: Upper bae in top of rebox
NOTE: A clean unit burns efficiently and will remain
trouble free! CSW recommends the use of ash vacuums.
See a dealer for more information.
MAINTENANCE
Model MF3800
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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIR
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
Ardisam, Inc.
1160 Eighth Avenue, Cumberland, Wisconsin 54829
1-800-345-6007 • 1-715-822-2415
E-mail: [email protected]om
Monthly Maintenance
SEE
FIGURE 11.
Seasonal Cleaning
NOTE: VENT MAY NEED TO BE CLEANED BI-ANNUALY OR
EVERY 2-TONS OF FUEL BURNED, DEPENDING ON THE
QUALITY AND AMOUNT OF FUEL USED.
.
Figure 11: Air lter placement.
CAUTION
FOLLOW ALL DAILY,WEEKLY AND MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.
IMPORTANT
USE AN APPROVED ASHVACUUMWHEN CLEANING ASHES
FROM YOUR STOVE.
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