St. Croix Ashby User manual

Ashby Insert
1
Ashby
Multi-Fuel Insert
Installation & Operations Manual
Save these Instructions
7
0
9
"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."
"Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in
y
our area.

Ashby Insert
2
General Information ...................................................................................................... 4
Installation Check List .................................................................................................. 5
Ashby Layout Diagram............................................................................................... 6-7
Ashby Dimensions, Location & Clearances .............................................................. 8-9
Approved Installations..................................................................................................10
Installing as a Zero-Clearance Unit ..............................................................................11
Surround Instructions....................................................................................................12
Exhaust Venting............................................................................................................14
Venting - Approved Materials ....................................................................... 14
Venting-Typical PL Vent Components...........................................................15
Venting - Determining Materials .................................................................. 16
Venting - Termination Requirements.........................................................17-18
Venting: Termination Clearance Requirements ............................................ 19
Venting – Into an existing Chimney...........................................................20-22
Combustion Air ........................................................................................................... 23
Mobile Home Installation ........................................................................................... 24
Thermostat Hook-Up .................................................................................................. 25
Ashby Operation...........................................................................................................26
Installation Check ..........................................................................................26
Preventing Chimney Fires..............................................................................26
Approved Fuels........................................................................................................27-28
Corn, Pellets, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distiller’s Grain......................27-28
Control Board Features.................................................................................................31
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ashby Insert
3
Pre-Lighting & Lighting instructions.......................................................................33-35
Shutting Off the Insert ..................................................................................................36
Diagnostic & Safety Features ..................................................................................36-37
Combustion Air Damper – Location and Adjustments............................................38-41
Thermostat Control & Pilot Settings.............................................................................41
Ashby Maintenance ....................................................................................................42
St. Croix Clinker Theory................................................................................43
Clinker/Ash Removal (Multi-Fuel pot) .........................................................43
Daily Maintenance (Multi-Fuel Pot)........................................................................44-46
Versa Grate System.......................................................................................................47
Daily Maintenance (Versa Grate System) ...............................................................48-49
Periodic Maintenance...............................................................................................50-53
Yearly Maintenance......................................................................................................53
Safe Operation ..............................................................................................................54
Wiring Schematic..........................................................................................................55
Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................56-59
Parts Breakdown (Specific to Versa Grate System )....................................................60
Parts Breakdown (Multi-Fuel Pot & Common parts)..............................................61-62
Warranty .......................................................................................................................63
Ashby Info & Notes......................................................................................................64

Ashby Insert
4
GENERAL INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY NOTICE: The Ashby must be properly installed in order to prevent the possibility of
a house fire! These installation instructions must be strictly observed! The Maintenance
schedule must be followed as described in this manual. Failure to follow instructions may
result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.
The Ashby’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly
positive chimney pressure. Therefore, it is imperative that the air intake and exhaust system be
airtight and installed correctly. Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust vent of this unit.
Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance.
BUILDING PERMIT
CONTACT THE LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND
INFORMATION ON ANY LOCAL INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS AND
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS.
DEFINITION OF “MULTI-FUEL INSERT”
The word “Multi-Fuel Insert” as used in this manual is interpreted to mean a corn, wheat, rye or
wood pellet burning Multi-Fuel Insert. This model is not intended as the sole source of heat.
SAFETY TESTING
The Ashby has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories in
accordance with the proposed ASTM E 1509-2004 Standards and the applicable portions of UL
1482 and ULC S627/B366.2, and Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-901 through 814-23-
909, stating requirements for installation the Ashby and for mobile home installations. The
safety-listing label is located on the top of the hopper. Please refer to label for pertinent
information.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the Ashby, Even Temp
Company grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation of the Ashby and assumes no
responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential damages.
MANUFACTURED BY:
Even Temp Inc
Hwy 34
Waco, NE, 68467
Save This Installation & O
p
erations Manual

Ashby Insert
5
BEFORE INSTALLATION THOROUGHLY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL
SAFETY NOTICE
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR NEW MULTI-FUEL INSERT.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN POPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN
DEATH.
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST
FOR USE IN THE U.S. AND CANADA
MOBILE HOME APPROVED
CHECK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND OBTAIN NEEDED PERMITS
WE RECOMMEND INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL.
BEFORE STARTING THE MULTI-FUEL INSERT FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Under certain conditions outside combustion air is recommended. Use only approved parts. When using
out side air for combustion, check that the outside air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the
building.
2. All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and
correctly installed. (Follow vent manufacturer’s instructions). Seal all joints with high temperature silicone
to create an airtight seal.
3. WARNING: The high temperature paint on this Multi-Fuel Insert may take several hours of burning at a
high fuel setting to cure fully. During this time, an odor that is not harmful may be evident. When odors are
present, the area around the Multi-Fuel Insert should be well ventilated.
4. Caution: The high temperature paint can be easily scratched prior to burning the Multi-Fuel Insert.
CAUTION
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATIONS MANUAL MAY RESULT
IN A HOUSE FIRE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Ashby Insert
6
Ashby
Stove Layout
Figure 1
There are two burn systems used in the Ashby. These systems are interchangeable in the stove
body. The first is the St. Croix Patent Pending “Clinker Removal System”. This burn pot
allows the clinker to be removed without loosing the fire in the pot. This eliminates the need of
having to constantly re-light the Ashby after removing the clinker. This burn system does not
have Self-Ignition. It is approved for Pellets Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distillers Grain
Pellets. See Figure 2 on the next page.
The second burn system uses the “Versa Grate System”. This system does have Self-Ignition.
This system is approved for Pellets & Cherry Pits. See Figure 3 on the next page.

Ashby Insert
7
Figure 2
Multi-Fuel Burn System
Pellets, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distillers Grain Pellets
Figure 3
Versa Grate System
Pellets & Cherry Pits

Ashby Insert
8
INSERT DIMENSIONS
Figure 4

Ashby Insert
9
Clearance to Combustibles
Figure 5
A - Top of Insert to Combustible Mantle.........................................................12”
B - Side of Insert to Combustible Wall ............................................................ 10”
Figure 6
The Hearth must extend a minimum of 6” (152 mm) in Front of Unit and beyond each side
of the Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening(s). If the hearth is too short a non-combustible
Hearth Extension must be installed.

Ashby Insert
10
Approved installations
1. In a Masonry Fireplace – The Masonry Fireplace must be built according to the
requirements of the Standards of Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel
Burning appliances, N.F.P.A. 211 and any National, State or Local codes that apply.
2. In a Zero Clearance Fireplace – The Factory built Zero-Clearance Fireplace and its
Chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 standards.
3. As a Zero Clearance Fireplace. When building the unit in as a Zero-Clearance
Fireplace, St. Croix factory Built Cabinet, part # 80P53963, must be used. Follow
instructions on page 10.
Figure 7
Minimum Fireplace Opening

Ashby Insert
11
Installing as a Zero-Clearance unit
Figure 8
When installing the insert as a Zero-Clearance unit, it must be installed into the St. Croix metal
cabinet part number 80P53963. The cabinet must be installed on five 4x8x16 concrete blocks as
shown in figure 8 above. The framing dimensions listed above are based on using 4x8x16 block.
If raising the unit up higher, factor the difference in height into the dimensions.
The cabinet allows for top and rear venting

Ashby Insert
12
Surround Instructions
1. Lay the top surround, right
surround and left surround panels
face down on non-abrasive surface
and bolt the panels together with the
hardware provided in the surround
kit.
2. The power cord exits through the
right hand surround panel. Be sure to
bolt the panel with the cord relief on
the right hand side.
3. Lay out the 3 piece trim kit and use
the L-Corner Brackets to attach the
Trim kit together.
4. Take the Trim kit and slide it down
over the edges of the surround.
5. Slide the assembled surround around
the insert and in front of the fireplace
opening. Slowly slide the insert back
and insert the side panels into the
slot on each side of the surround as
shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9

Ashby Insert
13
Caution
INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR
DEALER.
ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE
VENTING SYSTEM USED.
ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS OF THIS MULTI-FUEL INSERT.
THIS MULTI-FUEL INSERT USES A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENT SYSTEM. DO
NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF UNIT
DO NOT CONNECT THIS MULTI-FUEL INSERT TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM THAT IS
CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A SLEEPING ROOM
ATTENTION
CONDENSATION: When planning the installation of your Multi-Fuel
Insert, keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems. Corn,
Wheat, & Rye have higher moisture content than pellets and can be more
susceptible to condensation forming in certain types of installations. Install the
Ashby with a minimum of the Vent system exposed to the cold temperatures
outside the envelope of the house. Insulate the vent system if in doubt. Check
with the manufacturer of your venting system that they honor the warranty of
their PL Vent with the use of corn.
ATTENTION
BATTERY BACKUP: We strongly recommend using a battery backup system if
the Ashby is installed using horizontal venting only. This prevents any smoke
from entering your home in the event of a power failure. The battery back-up
system must provide “pure sine wave” power to operate the unit.

Ashby Insert
14
VENTING: APPROVED MATERIALS
The Ashby requires a venting system approved for pellet or corn venting by a certified testing
lab. Approved pellet or corn venting materials are: 1) PL vent, a double wall vent with a stainless
steel liner; and 2) Single wall rigid or flexible stainless steel pipe. PL Vent and Single wall vent
is available through manufacturers such as: Energy Vent LTD, James A. Ryder, Simpson
DuraVent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local dealers. In this manual approved
venting will be referred to a “PL vent” or “Single wall vent”. All single wall vent adaptors must
be stainless steel.
NOTE: TYPE “B” GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS
MULTI-FUEL INSERT
Examples of venting system components follow:
High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential fly ash escaping through joints.
Stainless steel inner liners resist corrosive flue gas damage to the system.
Flex pipe should be stainless steel, 4 ply construction with a total thickness of approximately .07
inches.

Ashby Insert
15
TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS
RAIN CAP
VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET
HORIZONTAL ADAPTER
ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE
PIPE w/TEE CAP TEE w/TEE CAP w/TEE CAP
PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER 45
0
ELBOW 90
0
ELBOW

Ashby Insert
16
VENTING: DETERMINING MATERIALS
TYPE OF MATERIALS:
1. PL Vent / Corn Vent must be used.
2. All Joints in the venting installation must be fastened together using three screws. All joints of
the venting system must be sealed with High Temp Silicone to make a gas tight fit.
3. Exception: Single wall stainless steel may be used inside an existing chimney. (No
clearances to combustibles are needed on single wall stainless steel adaptors, rigid or flex pipe
installed within a chimney.)
4. A clean out “tee” has been built into the Ashby. This cleanout system is to assist in
periodically cleaning the vent pipe. The exhaust system can periodically be cleaned from the
inside of the unit without having to pull the unit from the fireplace.
NOTE: ADHERE TO THE PL VENT CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS REQUIRED.
STRICTLY OBSERVE THE PL VENT MANUFACTURER’S SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS.
QUANTITY OF MATERIALS:
1. It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three feet (3’) of
vertical rise above the exhaust port on the back of the Ashby.
FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL
RISE MAY RESULT IN SMOKE BEING RELEASED INTO THE HOUSE WHEN
ELECTRICITY TO THE UNIT IS INTERRUPTED WHILE BURNING OR SMOLDERING
FUEL REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE. (See “Battery Backup” on page 9)
2. It is not recommended to run vertical venting outside the heated environment where the Ashby
is installed. Running a venting system in a cold environment may cause the flue temperatures to
cool down too much for adequate drafting.
Additional vertical exhaust venting should be provided when using:
a. More than one (1) elbow or tee; and/or
b. Horizontal runs of over three (3) feet. (Horizontal runs over 10 feet not recommended)
3. For a venting system ending in a horizontal run, the exhaust pipe must be terminated by a
listed end cap or a PL vent elbow (45 or 90 degrees). Note: End caps or elbows must vent
exhaust gases away from the building.
4. For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required.
5. The exhaust pipe on all Ashby’s is 3” O.D. to accommodate a pipe adaptor.

Ashby Insert
17
VENTING: TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS
In determining optimum vent termination, carefully evaluate external conditions especially when
venting directly through a wall. Since you must deal with odors, gases, and fly ash, consider
aesthetics, prevailing winds, distances from air inlets and combustibles, location of adjacent
structures and any code requirements.
1. Exhaust must terminate above combustion air inlet elevation.
2. Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area, (i.e. Carports, garage, attic
crawl space, etc.) or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes.
3. Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children. Non-combustible
shielding or guards may be required
The type of installation must first be considered before determining the exact location of
the venting termination in relation ship to doors, window, cavities or air vents.
a. Without Outside Air connected to the unit. For These types of installations please refer
to the dimensions listed below in figure 10a.
Figure 10a
4’ (1.2 m) BELOW a door, window, cavity, or air vent
Or
4’ (1.2 m) HORIZONTALLYFROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent
Or
1’ (305 mm) ABOVE a door, window, cavity, or air vent

Ashby Insert
18
b. With Outside Air Connected to the unit. In this manner the appliance is a Direct Vent
Appliance (sealed Combustion System) as listed in NFPA 211-6.
3.3.3.2 Direct Vent Appliance (Sealed Combustion System Appliance) A system
consisting of an appliance, combustion air and flue gas connections between the
appliance and the outside atmosphere, and a vent cap supplied by the manufacturer, and
constructed so that all the air for combustion is obtained from the outside atmosphere
and all flue gases are discharged to the outside atmosphere.
Special Venting Arrangements are listed in NFPA 211-31
10.7.1.2 The Vent Terminal of a Direct Vent Appliance with an input of 10000 BTU/Hr or
less shall be located at least 6” from any opening into a building, and such an appliance
with an input of over 10000 BTU/Hr, but not over 50000 BTU/Hr shall not be located
less than 9” from any opening through which vent gases could enter a building, and the
vent terminal of such appliance with an input over 50000 BTU/Hr shall be located not
less than 12” from the opening.
Figure 10b
9” (229 mm) ABOVE, BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air
vent.

Ashby Insert
19
VENTING: TERMINATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Figure 11
THE EXHAUST TERMINATION LOCATION MUST BE AT LEAST
1’ (305 mm) ABOVE the ground level
7’ (2.1 m) FROM a public walkway
1’ (305 mm) FROM The wall penetration point
3’ (915mm) FROM a gas meter/regulator assembly
2’ (610 mm) FROM any adjacent combustibles such as:
Adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts
of the structure, roof eaves or overhangs,
plants, shrubs, etc.

Ashby Insert
20
Installation
Figure 12
Full reline using existing Chimney as the source for Outside Air (Outside Air is Optional).
Outside combustion air may be recommended when certain conditions exist (i.e. negative
pressure).A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner, which may also
need to be insulated to keep vent system warm in cold chimney environment.