Enviro Alliance EF3 User manual

PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE
OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY
OR EVEN DEATH.
Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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EF3
F R E E - S T A N D I N G P E L L E T S T O V E
OWNER’S MANUAL
Version Française: www.enviro.com/fr.html
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Table of Contents
2
Introduction...................................................................................................................................3
Pellet Quality........................................................................................................................3
Rating Label Location...........................................................................................................3
Important Safety Data..........................................................................................................4
Safety Warnings And Recommendations.................................................................................4
Emissions and Efficiencies...............................................................................................................6
Operating Instructions.....................................................................................................................7
Automatic Safety Features....................................................................................................7
Slider/Damper Setting...........................................................................................................7
Operating Your Pellet Stove....................................................................................................8
Turning Your Pellet Stove Off...................................................................................................8
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance..................................................................................................9
Installation...................................................................................................................................12
Deciding Where to Locate your Pellet Appliance....................................................................12
Removing Pellet Stove From Pallet.......................................................................................12
Dimensions - Freestanding..................................................................................................13
Dimensions - Fireplace Insert and Built-In Heater..................................................................13
Clearances to Combustibles - Freestanding...........................................................................14
Clearances to Combustibles - Fireplace Insert.......................................................................14
Clearances to Combustibles - Built-In Heater.........................................................................15
Pedestal Installation............................................................................................................15
Vent Termination Requirements...........................................................................................16
Outside Fresh-Air Connection..............................................................................................17
Exhaust And Fresh Air Intake Locations................................................................................17
Mobile Home Installation - Freestanding...............................................................................18
Corner Through Wall Installation - Freestanding...................................................................18
Horizontal Exhaust Through Wall Installation - Freestanding..................................................19
Through Wall With Vertical Rise and Horizontal Termination Installation - Freestanding............20
Inside Vertical Installations - Freestanding............................................................................21
Outside Vertical Installations - Freestanding.........................................................................21
Hearth Mount Installation - Freestanding..............................................................................22
Masonry Fireplace Installation - Fireplace Insert....................................................................23
Installation For A Built-In Heater..........................................................................................25
Installation of Control Panel into Surround Panel - FPI and BIH..............................................25
Installation and Removal of The Surround Panels - FPI and BIH.............................................25
The Tube Scraper Rod.........................................................................................................27
Slider/Damper Installation...................................................................................................27
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................28
Wiring Diagram.............................................................................................................................32
Parts List......................................................................................................................................33
Parts Diagram - Components.........................................................................................................36
Parts Diagram - Steel....................................................................................................................37
Notes......................................................................................................................................38
Warranty......................................................................................................................................39
Installation Data Sheet..................................................................................................................40

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Introduction
Pellet Quality:
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your enviro pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Do not use any other
type of fuel, as this will void any warranties stated in this manual.
The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood
pellets being burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs, so will the
performance and heat output of the pellet stove.
CAUTION: It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities
such as high salt content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit
and will void the warranty. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet
manufacturers. We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer
for a recommended pellet type.
P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:
Fines (fine particles)......1% maximum through a 1/8” screen
Bulk Density..................40 pound per cubic foot minimum
Size..............................¼” to 5/16” diameter ½ – 1½” long maximum
Ash Content..................1% maximum (Premium grade)
..................3% maximum (Standard grade)
Moisture Content...........8% maximum
Heat Content.................approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum
ASH: The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of
cleaning. The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily. A low ash fuel
may allow longer intervals between cleaning.
CLINKERING: [clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass
during the burning process]. This hard mass will block the air flow through the Burn Pot Liner and
affect the performance of the stove. Any fuel, even approved types, may tend to clinker. Check the
Burn-Pot Liner daily to ensure that the holes are not blocked with clinkers. If they become blocked,
remove the liner (when the unit is cold) and clean/scrape the clinkers out. Clean the holes with a small
pointed object if required. Refer to the section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance.
PELLET FEED RATES: Due to different fuel densities and sizes, pellet feed rates may vary. This may
require an adjustment to the slider damper setting or to the auger feed trim setting on low.
Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the quality of pellets that you use, we assume no
liability for your choice in wood pellets.
Store pellets at least 36” (1 m) away from the pellet stove.
Rating label location:
Freestanding: The rating label is located on the inside of the hopper lid.
Insert: The rating label is located on the hopper cover.

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Introduction
imPoRtant Safety Data:
Please read this entire Owner’s Manual before installing or operating your ENVIRO Pellet
Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury
or even death. Contact your local building or fire official to obtain a permit and any information on
installation restrictions and inspection requirements for your area.
To prevent the possibility of a fire, ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the
installation instructions. An ENVIRO dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with
regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions.
Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of the home when passing a vent through walls, ceilings, or
roofs.
The stove’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive
chimney pressure. It is very important to ensure that the exhaust system be sealed and airtight. The ash
pan and viewing door must be locked securely for proper and safe operation of the pellet stove.
Do 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 slider damper located on the left side of the stove.
When installing the stove in a mobile home, it must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the
home and bolted to the floor. Make sure that the structural integrity of the home is maintained and all
construction meets local building codes.
Minor soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an
extremely rich burn (black tipped, lazy orange flames).
If you have any questions with regard to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel free
to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments.
Safety WaRningS anD RecommenDationS:
Caution: Do not connect to any air distribution duct or system.
Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids such as gasoline, naptha or engine oil.
Unit hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact
may cause skin burns.
FUEL: This pellet stove is designed and approved to only burn wood pellet fuel with up to 3% ash
content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and may void the
warranty. Check with your dealer for fuel recommendations.
THE USE OF CORDWOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW.
SOOT: Operation of the stove with insufficient combustion air will result in the formation of soot which
will collect on the glass, the heat exchanger, the exhaust vent system, and may stain the outside of the
house. This is a dangerous situation and is inefficient. Frequently check your stove and adjust the slider/
damper as needed to ensure proper combustion. See: “SliDeR/DamPeR Setting”.
CLEANING: There will be some build up of fly ash and small amounts of creosote in the exhaust. This
will vary due to the ash content of the fuel used and the operation of the stove. It is advisable to inspect
and clean the exhaust vent semi-annually or every two tons of pellets.

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Introduction
ASHES: Disposed ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container
of ashes should be on a non-combustible floor on the ground, well away from all combustible materials
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispensed, they
should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
ELECTRICAL: The use of a surge protected power bar is recommended. The unit must be
grounded. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 115 volts (4.5 Amps), 60
hertz electrical outlet. Be careful that the electrical cord is not trapped under the appliance and that it is
clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges and also must be accessible. If this power cord should become
damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacture or a qualified ENVIRO
dealer. The EF3’s maximum power requirement is 520 watts.
GLASS: Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door. Do not attempt to operate the stove
with broken glass. The stove uses ceramic glass. Replacement glass must be purchased from an ENVIRO
dealer. Do not attempt to open the door and clean the glass while the unit is in operation or if glass is
hot. To clean the glass, use a soft cotton cloth and mild window cleaner, gas or wood stove glass cleaner,
or take a damp paper towel and dip into the fly ash. This is a very mild abrasive and will not damage the
glass.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS: Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in the heater. Keep all such liquids well away from
the heater while it is in use.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND SMOKE DETECTION: All homes with a pellet burning stove should have
at least one re extinguisher in a central location known to all in the household. Smoke detectors and
carbon monoxide detectors should be installed and maintained in the room containing the stove. If it
sounds the alarm, correct the cause but do not deactivate. You may choose to relocate the smoke detection
devise within the room; DO NOT REMOVE THE SMOKE OR CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS
FROM THE ROOM.
OPERATION: The ash pan and door must be closed securely for proper and safe operation of the pellet
stove. Also ensure all gaskets on the door are checked and replaced when necessary.
KEEP ASH PAN FREE OF RAW FUEL.
DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR NEW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN. A fire in the ash pan may occur.
INSTALLATION: Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of your home when passing a vent through
walls, ceilings, or roofs. It is recommended that the unit be secured into its position in order to avoid any
displacement.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
FRESH AIR: Outside Fresh Air connection is optional. Must be connected to all units installed in Mobile
and “Air Tight Homes” (R2000) or where required by local codes. Consider all large air moving devices
when installing your unit and provide room air accordingly. Limited air for combustion may result in poor
performance, smoking and other side effects of poor combustion.
If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel
free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments.