Flame FP-45 User manual

45259
MODEL FP-45
FREESTANDING
OWNER’S MANUAL
• Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
• Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
• Save these instructions.
• Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those
areas.
• This heating appliance must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
• It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advice.
Professional installation is highly recommended
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
Quebec City (Quebec)
CANADA

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the FP-45 pellet stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most
efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable
performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly;
and 3) Maintain it regularly. The purpose of this manual is to help you do all three.
PLEASE read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room
heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or
even death.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
Your FP-45 has been independently tested to ASTM E1509-95 Standard Specification for Room
Heaters, Pellet Fuel Burning Type 1, UL 1482-1998 and ULC-S627-00 Standard for Solid Fuel Room
Heaters, Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes (814-23-900 through 814-23-909) and
Installation as a Stove Heater.
This pellet stove, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 and CSA-C22.1.
This appliance is designed for use with pelletized wood only. Do not burn coal of any type in this
appliance. It is designed for residential installation according to current national and local building
codes as a freestanding or insert room heater. It is also approved as a mobile home heater which is
designed for connection to an outside combustion air source.
The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blowers and fuel feed
system.
This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fire in order to burn
free of smoke and soot. Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its
performance and will be evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window. For best operation,
the ash content of the pellet fuel should be less than 1% and the calorific value approximately 8,200
BTU/LB. Avoid burning high ash content fuels because this will rapidly fill up the burn pot and
eventually cut off the combustion air supply.
The FP-45 should not be used for commercial or industrial applications since operational control is
often not well managed in these settings
REGISTER YOU WARRANTY ONLINE
To receive full warranty coverage, you will need to show evidence
of the date you purchased your unit. Keep your sales invoice.
We also recommend that you register your warranty online at
www.flame-intl.com
Registering your warranty online will help us track rapidly the
information we need on your unit.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not operate your stove if you
smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off,
monitor it, and call your dealer. DO NOT
UNPLUG IT
• Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.
• Never use gasoline, gasoline-type
lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or
similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in
this stove. Keep all such liquids well away from
the stove while in use.
• Do 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.
• Never block free airflow through the
open vents of the stove.
• Do not place clothing or other
flammable items on or near the stove.
• Never try to repair or replace any
part of the stove unless instructions are given
in this manual. All other work should be done
by a trained technician.
• The viewing door must be closed and
latched during operation.
• The stove will not operate during a
power outage. If an outage does occur, check
the stove for smoke spillage and open a
window if any smoke spills into the room.
• Do not operate the stove if the flame
becomes dark and sooty or if the burnpot overfills
with pellets. Turn the stove off, inspect it, and call
your dealer.
• Disconnect the power cord before
performing any maintenance or repairs on the
stove.
NOTE: Turning the stove “off” does not
disconnect all power from the stove.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces of the
heater. Educate all children of the danger of a
high temperature stove. Young children should be
supervised when they are in the same room as
the stove.
• Do not unplug the stove if you
suspect a malfunction. Turn the stove off,
inspect it, and call your dealer.
• High ambient temperature in summer
time may cause the heat sensors on the stove to
activate the blowers, disconnect the stove when
not used for extended periods..
• Contact your local building officials to
obtain a permit and information on any
installation restrictions or inspection
requirements in your area. Notify your
insurance company.
• The e xhaust s ystem mu st be
completely airtight and prope rly installed. All vent
connector joints must be sealed and fastened in
accordance with the p ellet pipe manufactur er's
instructions to ensure consistent performance and
avoid smoke and ash spillage.
• This 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 or compromise in the
installation.
• Your stove requires maintenance and
cleaning. Failure to maintain your stove may lead
to smoke spillage in your home.
• Allow the stove to cool before
carrying out any maintenance or cleaning.
Ashes must be disposed or stored in a metal
container with a tight lid and placed on a non
combustible surface well away from the home
structure.
• This stove is designed and approved for
pelletized wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel
burned in this heater will void the warranty.
• This stove must be connected to a
standard 120 V., 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 stove.
• When installed in a mobile home, the
stove must be bolted to the floor, have outside air,
and NOT BE INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM (Per
H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building
officials.
• The exhaust system should be
checked, at least twice a year for any build up
of soot or creosote.
• Stove Builder International Inc.
grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the
installation or maintenance of your stove, and
assumes no responsibility of any
consequential damage(s).

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................3
TABLE OF CONTENTS.......................................................................................................................................4
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................................6
FP-45 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE .......................................................................................................6
PREPARATION..................................................................................................................................................6
CLEARANCES ...................................................................................................................................................6
COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ...........................................................................................................................7
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED ..............................................................................................................7
VENTING............................................................................................................................................................7
EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL)............................................................................................................8
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................8
HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL .........................................................................................................8
VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM.......................................................................................9
VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM..............................................................................9
VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE .....................................................................10
INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY .............................................................10
OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................11
FILTERS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING...............................................................................................12
OPERATION .......................................................................................................................................................13
PROPER FUEL..................................................................................................................................................13
PRE-START-UP CHECK .................................................................................................................................13
BUILDING A FIRE...........................................................................................................................................13
LIGHTING PROCEDURE................................................................................................................................13
UNIT CONTROLS............................................................................................................................................13
MODE SWITCH................................................................................................................................................14
FUEL FEED SWITCH ......................................................................................................................................14
NOISE REDUCER ............................................................................................................................................14
HEAT LEVEL ...................................................................................................................................................14
RESET ...............................................................................................................................................................14
OPENING DOOR..............................................................................................................................................14
CONVECTION BLOWER (ROOM AIR FAN) ...............................................................................................14
COMBEXtm........................................................................................................................................................14
IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS.....................................................................................................15
DAMPER CONTROL.......................................................................................................................................15
REFUELING .....................................................................................................................................................15
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE............................................................................................................................15
SAFETY FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................15
OPERATING THE STOVE USING A THERMOSTAT .................................................................................16
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................16
MODES..............................................................................................................................................................16
THERMOSTATIC MODE............................................................................................................................16
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................................17
MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................18
ASH REMOVAL...............................................................................................................................................18
ASH DISPOSAL................................................................................................................................................18
VACCUM USE..................................................................................................................................................19

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CLEANING .......................................................................................................................................................19
BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE............................................................................................19
CHIMNEY CLEANING....................................................................................................................................20
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE........................................................................................20
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR GLASS................................................................................20
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................21
STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “P”.........................................................................21
STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “E”.........................................................................22
STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “L” ...................23
STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “I”.....................23
STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “O”.............................................23
STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “H”.............................................24
STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “d”..............................................24
SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME..................................................................................24
AUGER MOTOR STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND COMES BACK ON ..................................................24
GLASS SOOTS UP VERY FAST....................................................................................................................25
FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS.....................................................................................25
AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS .......................................25
WARNING CODES ..........................................................................................................................................26
SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP..........................................................................................................26
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................27
ELECTRIC SHOCK..........................................................................................................................................27
REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................................................................................................................................28
APPENDIX A - HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART.............................................................29
APPENDIX B – INSPECTION AND REPAIR FORM ...................................................................................30
FLAME LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ................................................................................................31

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INSTALLATION
3"
SIDE WALL
6"
BACK WALL
2" *
Figure 1
Back wall installation
2"
ADJACENT WALL
3"
3"
ADJACENT WALL
2"
Figure 2
Corner installation
FP-45 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE
Width: 25 1/2”
Height: 33”
Depth: 28”
Weight: 230lbs.
Flue size: 3” or 4”
Hopper Capacity: Up to 80 lbs.
(This can vary slightly depending on pellet size, length, and diameter)
EPA status: exempt
Burn rate: 1.3 lb. to 5.5 lbs. per hour
BTU range: 8,200 to 45000
Electrical consumption: 3.5 Amps lighting cycle
2.5 Amps. continuous duty
Control board fuses: Main: 7.5A-250V fastblow
Igniter: 5A-250V fastblow
Electrical requirement: 120VAC 15A
Approved installations: mobile home, conventional
PREPARATION
Factory packaging must be removed, and some minor assembl y work is
required prior to installation:
• The black knob must be attached to heat exchanger rod;
• The coil handle must be attached to the handle rod.
CLEARANCES
The FP-45 has been tested and listed for installation in regular and mobile
homes.(refer figure 1 & 2)
FLOOR PROTECTION: minimu m 6” in the front and 6” on each s ide. The
stove must be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) non-co mbustible
material such a s ceramic t ile, cement board, brick, 3/8” millb oard or
equivalent, or ot her app roved or listed material suited for floor p rotection.
NOTE: ceramic tile, or an y tile, must be laid on a continu ous non
combustible sheet to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the
combustible floo r if cracks or s eparation shoul d occur in the finished
surface, this also applies to flo or protection for Built-in raised hearths.
Check local codes for approved alternatives.
Clearances are measured from the sides, back and face (doo r opening) or
stove body (refer to fig. 3).
DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR COMPROMISES IN THE
INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
6"
6" 6"
Figure 3
Floor protection

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COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY
For a mobile ho me installation th e stove must be connected to an outside
source of combustion air . A 3” inside di ameter metallic pipe, eithe r flexible
or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figures 4, 5
& 6). A rod ent guard (minimu m ¼” wire m esh) must b e use d at th e
terminus (refer to figure 5). All connections must be secured and airtight by
either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL-181-AP foil tape.
For mobile home installations only: combustion air supply conduit ma y
not exceed 10 feet.
Sources of Outside Combustion Air
• A hole in the wall behind the stove.(Figure 5)
• A hole in floor near stove rear t erminating onl y i n a ventilated
crawl space.(Figure 6)
WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED
If outside air is not used, it is im portant that combustion air be easily
available to the air inlet. A closable outside air register can be used in
tightly insulated homes.
VENTING
The FP-45 is certified for use with a vent certified to UL-103 or ULC S629M
and a chimney type vent certified to UL-641 or ULC-S -609-M89 and
ULC/ORD C 441-M90, with 3 ” or 4” inne r dia meter. In C anada, we
recommend t hat you use a listed pellet vent tha t meets the UL C S-609 -
M89 and ULC/ ORD C44 1-M90 Standards. For the United States, w e
recommend t hat you use a listed pellet vent th at meets the UL -641, 7 th
edition Standard. This unit can b e vent ed in an e xisting chimney with the
addition of a liner if the chimne y is more than 4” in diameter. Class “A”
chimney is not required. Refer t o the instruction s provided b y th e vent o r
chimney manufacturer, especially when passing t hrough a wall, ceiling or
roof.
Your venting system should have at least one foot of vertical rise for
each foot of horizontal run. The total vertical rise should never be
less than 3 feet (see Appendix A).
This is a pressurized exhaust s ystem. All vent connector joints must be
sealed and fast ened in accorda nce with the pellet pipe manufa cturer's
instructions to e nsure consistent performance an d avoid smoke and ash
spillage.
DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING
ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE VENTING SYSTEM OF
THIS UNIT.
INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT
MANUFACTURER.
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN BEDROOM
CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED
HOME FLOOR, WALL, AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED
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EXHAUST
AIR
INTAKE
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Figure 4
Rear view
RODENT
GUARD
TRIM
COLLAR
Figure 5
Fresh air supply
VENTILATED
CRAWL SPACE
Figure 6
Ventilated crawl space

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CLEAN OUT
TEE
WALL
STRAP
TERMINATION
COLLAR
45 DEGREE ELBOW
90 DEGREE ELBOW
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
WALL
THIMBLE
Figure 7
Venting through wall
1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
WALL
THIMBLE
VERTICAL LENGTH4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
1' HORIZONTAL RUN EVL = 1'
90° ELBOW "T" LEE = 5'
CLEAN OUT
TEE
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
VERTICAL LENGTH 4' EVL = 4 X 0.5' = 2'
WALL
STRAP
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
Figure 8
Venting trough wall
EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL)
The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the greather the restriction in
the s ystem. Therefore, large r di ameter pipe sho uld be used f or longer
runs.
• Use 4” pipe if you have mor e than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Leng th
(EVL).
• Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL.
• To calculate EVL, use the following conversions table:
Qty Type of pipe EVL equivalent(ft)
1 90° elbow or “T” 5
1 45° elbow 3
1 ft Horizontal pipe run 1
1 ft Vertical pipe run 0.5
NOTE: At altitud es above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of 4” diamete r
vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more.
Here is an example on how to calculate the EVL of your installation. (Se e
Figure 8)
(3 x 4’ of vertical length = 12’ x 0. 5 = 6 EVL) + (1 x elbow or "T" = 5 EVL) +
(2 x 1’ of horizontal length = 2 EVL)
Total EVL = (6 + 5 +2) = 13. So 3” diameter vent is acceptable
INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS
HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position stove, adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 & 2.
2. Determine position of hole in wall; directly behind stove exha ust vent
(refer to figure 4).
3. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
4. Install Vent wall thimble per Vent manufacturer’s instructions.
5. Attach enough p iping to go thro ugh and ext end at least 6” be yond
exterior wall. An 8-foot vertical pipe run is suggested w here possible
to reduce the possibility of smoke spillage caused b y neg ative
pressure.
6. Attach cap and seal outside w all thimbles with non-hardening
waterproof mastic.
Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can ignite
trees, shrubs, or grasses or be a hazard to children. Exhaust gases can
reach temperatures of 500ºF and cause serious burns if touched.
Locate terminations: a) not less than 3 feet above any forced air inlet
located within 10 feet; b) not less than 4 feet below or horizontally from,
or one foot above, any door, window or gravity air inlet into any building;
c) not less than two feet from an adjacent building and not less than 7 feet
above grade when located adjacent to a public walkway. Mobile home
installations must use a spark arrester. Other restrictions may apply, such
as the need to maintain a minimum distance to a gas meter. US and
Canadian Standards may vary. Consult the vent manufacturer’s
instructions.

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VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow an d a
clean-out tee ca n be used t o offset the pipe from the exhaust outl et to th e
rear center of the stove.
OPTION: Install Vent elbo w in pl ace of clean-out tee. Locate sto ve. Dro p
plumb bob to center of tee out let, mark point on ceiling. Insta ll cei ling
support and Vent pipe per Vent manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Always m aintain 3” clearance f rom combustible materials. When
passing through additional floor s or cei lings, alw ays install f irestop
spacer.
2. After lining up for hole in roof, cut either a round or square hole in roof,
always 3” larger all the way around pipe. Install upper edge a nd sides
of flashing under roofing mate rials, nail to the roo f along uppe r edge.
Do not nail low er edge. Seal nail heads w ith flexible w aterproof
sealant.
3. Apply flexible, waterproof sealant w here the stor m collar meets t he
vent. Slide storm collar dow n u ntil it sits on the flashing. Seal a nd
install cap. Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester.
VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM
As an alternative, 3” o r 4 ” Vent can be r un ins ide existing chimne y to
termination(Figure 11). This is the preferred method.
Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length.
Figure 9
Venting through roof
CLEAN OUT
TEE
FOR BASEMENT INSTALLATION
A 4" PIPE IS RECOMMANDED
WALL THIMBLE
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
CLEAN OUT
TEE
WALL
STRAP
Figure 10
Basement installation
Figure 11
Venting through existing chimney

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VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Have the masonr y chimne y inspected b y a qualified chimney swe ep
or installer to determine its structural integrity.
2. You must run a pipe from the sto ve outlet to 18 inches above the top
of the chimney.
3. Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe, and if used the outsi de
air pipe, as shown in Figure 12.
4. Attach the Dura Vent adapter , a section of pipe and clean out tee,
making sure the clean out tee is centered in the chimney flue ar ea.
Use RTV, metallic tape, and a minimum of three self-taping screw s at
all joint connections to ensure a tight seal.
5. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figures 1 & 2.
Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for chimney pipe, and
if used the outside air pipe. Install and seal with flexible waterproof sealant
to prevent water leakage. Install vent cap.
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
3"
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
TOP PLATE
BLANKING PLATE
OPTIONAL
OUTSIDE AIR
CLEAN OUT
TEE
18"
Figure 12
Venting through masonry
chimney
INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY
NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
1. Position the stove, adhe ring to t he clearances in Figures 1 & 2. M ark
the center of the hole w here t he pipe is to p ierce the maso nry
chimney.
2. It will be necess ary to cut out th e masonry around the location of the
pipe center m ark. Cut a 4 -inch d iameter hole f or 3-inch pipe and 5-
inch diameter hole for 4-inch pipe.
3. Measure and build chimney top plate. Cut out holes for chimney pipe,
and if used the outside air pipe.
4. Install the tee on the bottom of the vertical pipe sy stem a nd lo wer it
down the chimne y until the cent er br anch of t he tee is level w ith the
center of the hole in the masonry, as shown in Figure 13.
5. Install and seal the top plate from step 3 w ith flexible w aterproof
sealant. Slip the storm collar over the pipe, and while holding the pipe
at the p roper ele vation, affix the collar with a min imum of thr ee 1/ 4”
stainless steel sheet metal scre ws. Seal all joints and seams a round
the collar.
6. Connect the hor izontal pipe b y pushing it throu gh the hole in t he
masonry and lining it up with the branch in the tee. Push the pipe into
the tee while twisting it to lock it into the tee.
7. If desired, once the horizontal pipe is in place, the space between the
pipe and masonry may be filled with high-temperature grout.
Install the trim collar. An adjustable pipe length and adapter may be
needed to align and complete the connection to the stove.
OPTIONAL
OUTSIDE AIR
FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR
VENT MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTIONS
WALL
THIMBLE
3"
VERTICAL ROOF VENT
CLEAN OUT
TEE
TOP PLATE
18"
Figure 13
Venting through side of
masonry chimney

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OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION
To install the optional log set, you first need to remove the four screws indicated on figure 14.
Keep the screws. Locate the two fixation brackets figure 15 that came with your owner’s
manual. Fix the two brackets using the same screws you have removed. Lay the log set inside
the firebox as shown on figure 16, 17 & 18
SCREWS
SCREWS
LOG SUPPORTS
Figure 14
Supports position
Figure 15
Log set supports
LOG SUPPOR
T
LOG SUPPORT
Figure 16
Supports location
Figure 17
Log set positioning
Figure 18
Log set positioning

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FILTERS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING
The two filters for your convection blowers are supplied with the owner’s manual. Although the filters are not mandato ry, they are useful to prevent dust
from being dispersed into the room w here the stove is located. If you install the filters, please make sure that they are cleaned on a regular basis as per
our recommended maintenance s chedule. This is particularl y critical if you h ave a nimals in y our h ouse, such as a dog o r a cat. F ilters that are not
cleaned can clog up and cause your stove to overheat. You may also damage or burn the convection blowers. In order to install the filters, simply insert
them in the slot just above the blower’s finger guard. To clean the filters, use a vacuum or remove the filters and rinse them with hot water.

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OPERATION
PROPER FUEL
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY!
Factory-approved pellets are tho se 1/4” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1 ” long .
Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which prevents pro per
pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than pellets is not permitted. It will
violate the building codes for which the stove has been approved and will void
all warranties. The design incorp orates automatic feed of the pelle t fuel into the f ire
at a carefully prescribed rate. Any additional fuel introduced b y hand will not increase
heat outp ut bu t ma y seriousl y impair the st oves perform ance b y gene rating
considerable smoke. Do not bur n w et pellets. The stove’s performance depend s
heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel.
Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics:
a. Excess Fines – “Fines” is a ter m describing cru shed pellets or l oose material
that looks like sawdust or sand. Pellets can be screened befo re being placed in
hopper to remove most fines.
b. Binders – Some pellets are produced w ith materi als to hold them together, or
“bind” them.
c. High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass.
They will create a need for mo re frequent maintenance. You will have to empt y
the bu rn pot plu s vacuum the e ntire s ystem mo re ofte n. Poo r q uality pellets
could damage the auger. Flame cannot accept responsibility for damage due to
poor quality pellets. The pellet a sh content shoul d be less than 1%. The pellet
grade an d ash content should be indicated on the ba g by the pellet
manufacturer.
PRE-START-UP CHECK
Remove burn p ot, making sure it is clean and none of the air h oles are plugged.
Clean the firebox, and then rein stall burn pot. Clean door glass if necessary (a d ry
cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or
door. Check fuel in the hopper, and refill if necessary.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a gr ate or other me ans of supporting the fuel. Use onl y the Fla me
approved burn pot.
NOTE: During the first fe w fires, your stove will emit an odo r and a small amount of
fumes as the high tempe rature paint cures or becomes seasoned to t he met al.
Maintaining smal ler fir es w ill mini mize this. A void placing items on stovetop dur ing
this period beca use paint could be affected. Make sure the room is w ell-ventilated.
Open windows. Odors and fumes released during this process are unpleasant
but they are not toxic.
LIGHTING PROCEDURE
a. Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
b. Press “MODE” button to select the desired setting “ MANUAL” o r
‘THERMOSTAT”
c. If the flame is to o low in burn pot or the unit has difficulty to light, reduce the air
supply by turning the air suppl y control knob toward the minimum setting. Th e
knob is located on the side of th e unit. On ce the fire is establish ed, adjust the
air supply knob to the desired flame height.
d. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “-” or “+” button.
If fire doesn’t start in 30 minutes, refer to troubleshooting section.
UNIT CONTROLS
The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the right-hand side of
the FP-45 MF. The control panel functions are as follows.
Figure 19
PC board

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MODE SWITCH
• When the mode switch is pressed, the stove w ill automatically ignite. If the manua l mode is selected, the heat level must be selected manually to
adjust the stove’s heat output to the desired level. If the thermostat mode is selected, the stove will automatically modulate between the lowest heat
level and the heat level sele cted to keep the room temperature at the thermostat’s setting. If the set room temper ature is achieved while the stove
has been running at the lowest heat level for more than 45 minutes, the unit will automatically shut off and will start another ignition cycle only when
the thermostat calls for heat again. No fire starter is necessary to ignite the unit. The auger will feed fuel for 4 minutes and the electronic igniter will
stay on for 10 minutes. If the unit doesn’t ignite within 15 minutes, the stove will wait for 5 minutes and will start a second ignition cycle. If ignition
fails a second time, a warning message will appear on control panel.
• The Heat Level may be selected during the ignition cycle. However, the unit will only feed fuel at the desired heat level setting when the heat sensor
located into the stove will receive a signal indicating that the unit has been fully ignited. This may take anywhere between 10 and 15 minutes.
FUEL FEED SWITCH
• When the “Fuel Feed” button is pushed and held down the stove will feed pellets continuously into the burn pot.
CAUTION: THIS FUNCTI ON CA N ONL Y BE OP ERATED WHEN THE STOVE IS IN “OF F” POSI TION. THE FU EL FEED SWITCH IS USED T O
PRIME THE AUGER WHEN AUGER IS EMPTY.
NOISE REDUCER
• The convection blower speed varies directly with the fuel feed rate.
• When the “N OISE REDUCER ” b utton is pushed, t he convection blow er will sw itch to its lo west speed. The conv ection blower will re main at its
lowest speed unless the stove reaches a certain temperature. If this occurs, the convection blow er will go back to its highes t setting to cool do wn
the stove. The low noise butto n w ill have to be pressed again f or the convection blower to g o back to its low est speed. Please note that th e
difference in noi se level ma y not be noticeable o n units manufac tured after June 2008, (with serial #355 or above). Those units already use t wo
ultra-quiet tubeaxial convection blowers that produce a very low noise even at full speed.
HEAT LEVEL
• By pressing “+” or “- “, you can set the pellet feed rate and hence the heat output o f your stove. The levels of heat output will incrementally change
and each LED indicate the level from 1 to 6.
RESET
Reset button has to be used to clear any warning on the control and restart your stove.
OPENING DOOR
The door should be open only for maintenance purposes.
CONVECTION BLOWER (ROOM AIR FAN)
Upon starting your stove, the convection blow er will not come on until the stove’s heat exchanger warms up. This usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes
from start-up. Speed will vary with the selected feed rate, except if the noise reducer mode has been activated.
COMBEXtm
Your stove uses a unique patented technology called COMBEX. As opposed to most other pellet stoves, which use only an
exhaust blower, your FP-45MF uses a motor on which are mounted two housings with impeller blades. One housing serves for
combustion, and the other for exhaust. This is why we refer to the combustion/exhaust blower throughout this manual. The
COMBEX system balances combustion air and uptake to provide clean, worry-free combustion which is less dependent on the
leak-tightness of the device and the quality of the combustible.

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IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS
The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools down. This will take a few minutes.
After the stove’s components stop running, a warning message will appear .
To restart, press the “RESET” bu tton, refill the ho pper , and press the “FUEL FEED ” button until pellets begin to fa ll into the burn pot. Press the
“MODE” button to start the unit on Manual or Thermostatic mode.
DAMPER CONTROL
The damper con trol rod o n the st ove’s low er right side adjusts t he combustion air. This control is necessary due t o the varied burn characteristics of
individual installations and differe nt pellet brands. It allows you to improve the efficienc y of your stove. Providing correct combustion air will reduce the
frequency of cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid build-up of creosote inside your stove and chimney.
You should adjust the damper based on the fire’ s appearance. A low, reddish, dirty fire can be improved by increasing the air s upply using the cont rol
knob located on the side of the unit. A “blow torch” fire can be improved by reducing the air supply.
Through trial and error, you will find the best setting. Consult your dealer if you need help.
REFUELING
We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below ¼ full. If the reload lid stays for open more than 3 minutes, a warning will appear. To restart,
press the “RESET” button, and then press the “MODE” button to start the unit on Manual or Thermostatic mode.
KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN REFILLING. THE HOPPER MAY BE FILLED WHILE THE STOVE IS OPERATING.
DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Turning your Flame stove off is a matter of p ressing the “MODE” control panel switch, until the “OFF” led goes on. The blowers will continue to operate
until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level.
SAFETY FEATURES
a. Your stove is equipped with a re-settable high temperature switch (also called heat sensor or heat switch). The switch has a reset button on its
backside. Like a circuit breaker, once tripped, the reset button will have to be p ushed before you can restart the stove. The high temperature
switch is there to protect the stove from overheating in case of an evacuation problem, a control board problem, a blower problem, or any other
problem causing the unit to overh eat. The manufacturer recommends that you call your dealer if this occurs as it may indicate a more serious
problem. A service call may be required.
NOTE: If an ove rheating situation occurs, the high temperature switch (called the L-250 manual reset) w ill automatically shut down the auger
(fuel feed system) and a warning code will appear.
b. If the combustion blower fails, an air pressure s witch will automatically shut do wn the auge r and a warning mess age will appear. This
safety feature is to prevent the un it from burning fu el when the combustion/exhaust blower has failed, therefore preventing combustion fumes
from spilling into the room.
c. If the tempe rature in the auge r rises beyond a ce rtain acceptable level, a second high temperatu re switch located o n the aug er housing w ill
stop the fuel feed system and a warning will appear.
CODE BEFORE RESETING TO RESET
H1, H2, H3
OR H4 Heat exchanger and/or exhaust system is/are clogged. Refer to the owner’s manual
for maintenance procedures.
Press simultaneously for 2 seconds the ″reset and
mode″button
*** After 3 attempts, reset is no longer possible, call SBI technical support.

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THERMOSTAT
WIRE TERMINAL
Figure 20
Thermostat terminal
OPERATING THE STOVE USING A THERMOSTAT
A thermostat m ay help you m aintain a constant house tem perature
automatically. A milli volt ther mostat or 24 Volt ther mostat is r equired. A
fixed wall mount or hand held model can be used. The control panel can be
set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostatic mode.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION
• Unplug the stove from the power outlet.
• Connect t wo the rmostat wires to the terminal block located on the
lower right side of the back of t he stove. To do so, loosen the two
screws and insert the w ires in the terminals. Tight en the tw o scre ws.
(See figure 20)
• If you are using a wireless wall thermostat or a hand held thermostatic
remote contr ol, you can locate t he receiver behi nd the stove’s back
panel, on the right end side, just below the ter minal block. M ost
receivers are alr eady equipped with quick-connect terminals. Simply
unplug the PC board wires connected to the back of the terminal block
and connect them directly with the rece iver’s terminals. Locatio n of
the therm ostat is ver y impor tant to obtain t he best comfort and
efficiency from you FP-45 MF. The thermostat should be mounted 50
inch from the floor on a wall located 15 to 20 feet from the stove. You
should avoid an installat ion directly in front of t he stove to avoid
cycling.(See figure 21)
MODES
THERMOSTATIC MODE
• To use this mode, the “MODE” button must be pushed to “Thermostat”
upon starting th e stove. The he at setting is the n selected using the
“Heat Level” selector “+ or –“. When set in the rmostatic mode, th e
stove will automatically run a the heat level selected until the set room
temperature is reached. When that occurs, the stove w ill sw itch to
heat setting #1 (lowest) until the thermostat calls f or heat again. T he
convection blow er will also slow to its low est speed. When the
thermostat calls for heat again, t he stove w ill increase its feed rate to
match the heat setting selected.
• N.B.: If the room temperat ure remains stable and the the rmostat
does not call for heat during a t least 45 minutes, the stove will shut
down. When the thermostat calls for heat again, the stove will start an
ignition cy cle. Once the ignition cy cle is completed, the stove w ill
increase its feed rate to match the heat setting selected.
NOTE: When in thermostatic mode:
• You should no t oper ate th e manual control or play with the
temperature setting.
• YOUR THERMO STAT SHOULD BE INSTALLED B Y AN
AUTHORIZED DEALER OR SERVICE PERSON.
D = MINIMUM DISTANCE 15 FEET
SHOULD BE AVOIDED
Figure 21
Thermostat location

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OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE READ THIS!
a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no vi sible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox,
immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or
tamper with any controls on the stove. Wait until smo ke inside the firebox clears and bl owers shut do wn. Do a s
instructed i n “PRE-START-UP CHECK” and “ LIGHTHING PROCEDURE”, then attempt to re start the fire. If the
problem persists, conta ct your deale r. Please note that smoke build-up du ring ig nition may occu r. S moke can
accumulate in the firebox for a few se conds just before the igniter is hot enough to fire-up the pellets in the burn pot.
This is normal. As soon there is fire in the burn pot, smoke will disappear.
b. DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR FLAME.
NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE,
CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
c. WARNING: DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS STOVE. This m ay cau se serious damage to yo ur stove a nd void you r
warranty. It a lso may create a fire ha zard in y our h ome. IF ANY EXTERNAL PART OF THE UNIT BEGINS TO
GLOW, YOU ARE OVERFIRING. Immediately p ress the “MODE” switch on the control pa nel, until rea ching th e
‘OFF’ position. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR STOVE. If you leave your house and your stove is not connected to a
thermostat or a fre sh air supply, do not leave it at t he maximu m setting . If the ambient air in a confined room
becomes to hot, the stove may overheat and the thermal protection on the combustion/exhaust motor may
be activated, causing the motor to stop.
d. KEEP ALL LOOSE OR MOVEABLE HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES, SUCH AS FURNITURE, DRAPES, TOYS,
ETC. AT LEAST THREE FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE.
e. Maintain proper ventilation. It is important that adeq uate oxygen be supplied to the fire for the combustion process.
Modern hou ses are often so well in sulated that it may become nece ssary to open a win dow sli ghtly or install a n
outside air vent to provide sufficient combustion air.
f. Since heating with solid fuel is pote ntially hazardous, even with a well made and thoroughly tested stove, it would be
wise to install strategically placed smoke detectors and have a fire extinguisher in a convenient location, near an exit.
g. Do not open the stove door when operating unless necessary. This will create a dirty, inefficient burn and could allow
smoke spillage or sparks to escape.
h. Do not permit operation by young children or those unfamiliar with stove’s operation.
i. Do not service or clean this appliance without disconnecting the power cord.
j. Do not abuse the door glass by striking, slamming or similar trauma. Do not operate the stove with the glass removed,
cracked or broken.
k. If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning, or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit, it is
possible this can cause the temperature of the stove to rise to operational levels; one of the sensors could then make
the blowers start on their own. It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in u se for extended periods
of time (i.e. during the summer months).

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MAINTENANCE
FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR
PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT.
NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so,
clean thoroughly.
ASH REMOVAL
The FP-45 stove has an ash drawer located under the firebox. To remove ashes:
a. Make sure fire is out and the firebox is cool.
b. Open the door and remove the baffle from the firebox. Close the door.
c. With the door closed, clean heat exchanger tubes by sliding the cleaning rod back and
forth.
(see Cleaning section and Figure 23) .
d. Open the door and remove the burn pot by grasping it and pulling straight out. Scra pe the
burn pot w ith a scraper if necessar y. Make sure that the burn pot holes are not plu gged.
Empty ashes from the burn pot into the ash drawer through the o pening at the bottom of
the firebox. Put the burn pot back in place. Make sure it is level and pushed all the w ay in.
Make sure the b urn pot gasket is in place before putting the bur n pot back. Absence of
this gasket will cause ignition problems.
e. Sweep the ashes in the firebox into the ash drawer through the o pening at the bottom of
the firebox or vacuum to remove ashes.
WARNING: Make sure ashes are cool to the touch
before using a vacuum. See “VACUUM USE”.
f. Periodically remove and empty the ash drawer (see Figure 24) below the ash lip. Dispose
of ashes properly.
(See “ASH REMOVAL” above)
g. Put the ash drawer back into place, making sure the ash plug is into place and mai ntain a
good seal. Air leak will affect the combustion.
ASH DISPOSAL
Ashes should b e store d in a m etal container with a tight -fitting lid. The closed c ontainer o r
ashes should be placed on a no n-combustible surface or on t he ground , well a way f rom all
combustible materials pending f inal disposal. If ashes are dis posed of b y so il burial or
otherwise locally dispersed, the y should be retained in the closed container u ntil all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SWITCH L-250
MANUAL RESET
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SWITCH F-160
HIGH TEMPERATURE
SWITCH L-250 AUTOMATIC
AIR SUPPLY
CONTROL
FRESH AIR
INTAKE
Figure 25
Side view
MAIN
WALL
BAFFLE
Figure 22
Baffle & exhaust access panel
LOUVERS
CLEANING
ROD
Figure 23
Cleaning rod
Figure 24
Ash drawer

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VACCUM USE
If a vacuum is used to clean your stove, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes.
Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this
leakage.
CLEANING
a. Heat Exchange Tubes – Your FP-45 stove is de signed with a bui lt-in heat e xchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove
accumulated ash on the tubes. S lide the cleaning rod back and forth two or three times from front to back (refer to fig ure 36). When finished,
push the cleaning rod back in, behind the louvers.
b. Baffle: R emove the baffle and scrape off ashes . Slide both sid es to ward the c enter to rem ove the baffle (Figure 39) Use a va cuum is
necessary. In so me cases, y ou will need to remove creosote on the baffle, which can accumulate rapidly under certain conditions. A small
wire brush can be used. It is important to remove this creosote because it is highly combustible and could cause premature corrosion.
*When replacing the baffle, make sure that the open side of the baffle is located on the left.
c. Chamber walls: Periodically, you must vacuum the ashes that may have accumulated on the main walls of the combustion chamber. START
BY REMOVING THE DECORATIVE MASONRY-LIKE PANELS, WHICH ARE SIMPLY HELD BY CLIPS. The use of a vacuum is necessary.
There is also a cleaning outlet located behind the left side panel of the combustion chamber. Remove this panel using a screw driver. Loosen
the screw s then remove. Insert the vacuum tip t hrough the cl eaning outlet and clean thoroughl y. REPEAT THIS OPERATION AT LEAST
ONCE PER T ON OF PELLETS BURNED UNTI L YOU ARE FAMI LIAR WITH HOW ASHES ACCUMULATE WI TH YOUR OPERATING
PRACTICES.
d. Convection blowers - Clean the blower’s protective wire mesh regularly as dust and hair build-ups on the mesh will reduce the efficiency of
the blowers and may cause the stove to overheat.
BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE
DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE
SERVICING UNIT.
• Blower Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the
blades of both the combustion/exhaus t blo wer and convection blow er.
Periodically, the blowers should be cleaned as the ash an d d ust can
impede performance. The combustion/exhaust blower can be accessed by
opening the left, right, and back p anels.(Figure 25) To clean the bl ades in
the combustion blow er housing, insert the vacuu m tip through th e air inlet
damper o pening located on the side of the combustion blow er h ousing.
Clean thoroughly. To clean the blades in the exhaust blower housing, use
a screw driver to remove the cleaning access panel located on the side of
the metal box c overing the hou sing. Insert the vacuum tip through the
cleaning outlet and clean the blades thoroughly.
• Pressure switch probe cleaning – Ashes may accumulate on inside tip of
the pressure sw itch probe connector. Use a me sh pad or w ire brush to
clean the conne ctor and blo w in side the tube to make sure it’s free o f
obstruction.
NOTE: When cleaning, be careful not to bend fan blades. Some stove owners lightly spray an
anti-creosote chemical on the fire to help reduce creosote formation within the stove.
Figure 25
Exhaust blower cleaning

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CHIMNEY CLEANING
a. Creosote Formation – When wood is burn ed slowly, it p roduces tar an d oth er organic vapours, which combine with expelled m oisture to fo rm
creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue in a n ewly started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, creosote produced makes an extremely hot fire, which may damage the chimney or even cause a fire.
Despite their high efficiency, pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions.
b. Fly Ash – This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run. Though non-combustible, it may impede the normal exhaust flow. It should
therefore be periodically removed.
c. Inspection and Removal – The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if a creosote or fly ash build-
up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Inspe ct the sy stem fr om the stove
connection to the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker.
The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A qualified chimney sweep can perform this service. It
is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and, if necessary, repaired.
To clean the chimney, disconnect the vent from the stove.
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Use this guide for average-conditions of operation.
Components Daily Weekly or after
+/- 10 bags
Twice a year
or after
+/- 25 bags
Annually
or
per ton of pellets
Burn Pot Empty Empty / Brush
Glass Wipe Clean
Heat Exchanger Tubes Activate cleaning
rod every time you
load the stove
Activate cleaning rod
and vacuum
Baffle Empty and brush
Convection Blower
Filters Vacuum
Ashe Drawer Empty
Combustion Chamber Vacuum Vacuum / Brush
Left-hand Channel Vacuum
Exhaust Blower Vacuum
Pressure Switch Tap Brush
Venting System Inspect Sweep
Gaskets Inspect
Hopper Empty / Vacuum
Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary (see “REPLACEMENT PARTS”).
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR GLASS
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for han dling broken gla ss), carefully remove any loose pieces of gla ss from the do orframe.
Dispose of all br oken glass prop erly. Return the damaged glass to your FLAME Dealer for r eplacement. It is critical that you replace the glass with a
genuine one supplied by your dealer.