St. Croix Hastings Manual

Hastings
Operation & Maintenance Manual
Table of Contents
ST. CROIX FEATURES .......................................................................................2
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 3
PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES .....................................................................3
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE................................................................. 3
APPROVED FUELS .............................................................................................3
Pellets, Cherry Pits & Pellet /Corn mix ............................................... 3-4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................... 3-4
Control Board Features.............................................................................5
Thermostat Function – How does it work? .............................................6
Pre-Lighting Instructions..........................................................................7
Lighting Your Stove ................................................................................. 8
Shutting the Stove off ............................................................................... 9
Diagnostic Features...............................................................................9-10
Safety Features .........................................................................................10
COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER ........................................................................11
Flame Pattern Characteristics ............................................................... 11
MAINTAINING THE STOVE ..........................................................................12
Daily Maintenance ........................................................................... 13-14
Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................... 14-15
Yearly Maintenance ......................................................................... 16-17
SAFE OPERATION ........................................................................................... 18
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ ............................................................ 19-23
WARRANTY....................................................................................................... 24
PARTS LAYOUT ............................................................................................... 25
Cast Iron Parts ........................................................................................ 25
Parts Layout .......................................................................................26-28
"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
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"Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.

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Dear St. Croix Wood Pellet Stove Owner:
Congratulations! Your purchase of a St. Croix wood pellet stove places you among a select group of
individuals who have demonstrated their concern about residential heating efficiency and our
environment.
This owner's manual is designed to help you obtain maximum benefit from your St. Croix wood pellet
stove.
Please read this manual in its entirety BEFORE operating your pellet stove. During the manufacturing
process every effort has been expended to ensure that each St. Croix wood pellet stove meets the
highest quality standards of material and workmanship.
Here are some important aspects of wood pellet stove installation and operation which you must
observe in order to obtain maximum comfort and safety from your new St. Croix wood pellet stove.
1. Have your new St. Croix wood pellet stove installed by trained, qualified personnel.
2. Use only clean, dry quality wood pellets that are known to burn satisfactorily in your stove.
3. Faithfully adhere to the maintenance program described in this manual. Thank you for selecting a
St. Croix wood pellet stove as the environmentally preferred answer to your residential heating
needs.

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SAVE THIS OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Figure 1
The Hastings Hopper opening has 2 hopper lids. The
inner lid has a gasket that provides a tight seal.

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Operation and Maintenance
Hastings Wood Pellet Stove
CAUTION: Operate this unit only with the fuel hopper lid closed. Failure to do so may result in emission
of products of combustion from the hopper under certain conditions. Maintain hopper seal in good
condition.
INSTALLATION
Proper installation is essential for safety, effective operation, warranty coverage, insurance
requirements and to meet local building codes. Installation requirements are described in the
Installation Manual included with your new stove.
PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES
Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the stove and by periodic inspection and
cleaning of the chimney. When wood is burned it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue associated with a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining and when ignited this creosote can result in an extremely hot chimney fire.
The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If a significant layer of creosote has
accumulated (3 mm or more) it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Use of an
appropriately sized chimney brush or the services of a professional chimney sweep are recommended.
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
The keys to satisfactory performance are: proper operation of the stove, diligent maintenance and
burning only dry, clean, quality fuel. Clinkers and ash are a by-product of combustion and are not
caused solely by your stove. Stove performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality
pellets are used.
APPROVED FUELS
PELLETS - Pellets with excessive sawdust should be screened by sifting with 1/4" mesh screening.
Store Pellets under cover on a wooden pallet or other methods to ensure they do not become rain
soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors. Do not store pellets within stove installation
clearances or within the space required for ash removal. The stove is not warranted against damage
caused by poor pellets, incorrect operation, poor maintenance or incorrect installation. NOTE:
Contact your dealer for more information on APFI approved wood pellet fuels.
CHERRY PITS - Cherry Pits will burn much in the same manner as pellets. They will have higher
ash content than Premium Pellets. Adjust your maintenance schedule accordingly. No standards exist
for cherry pits as a fuel. Inspect fuel before purchasing. The stove is not warranted against damage
caused by poor cherry pits, incorrect operation, poor maintenance or incorrect installation.

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ADDING CORN TO THE MIX - The Hastings is approved to burn a mixture of pellets and corn
(maximum 50% corn). The Thermostat Switch should be set to the Manual position. (See Fig. 2 on
page 5) Operation of the stove doesn’t change when burning a mixture of pellets and corn. The burn
pot will need to be cleaned on a daily basis, using the “Pot Scraper Tool” shown in figure 6 on page
12. Use the Pot Scraper Tool to remove any clinkers that build up because of the corn when needed.
For more information, read the Daily, Periodic and Yearly Maintenance section towards the back of
this manual.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A different type of heater. The pellet stove is neither a cord wood stove nor a furnace. Its operation
and maintenance differ from the traditional wood stove. FOLLOW THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS STATED TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION.
1. Carefully read this “Operation and Maintenance” manual in its entirety BEFORE lighting your
stove for the first time.
2. Obtain final inspection and approval of installation from local building officials.
3. Carefully clean all marks off the gold plated parts before the first fire is lighted. Use a soft cloth and
a “Windex” type cleaner. Caution: Never use an abrasive cleaner on any plated or painted parts of the
stove.
4. Have your dealer demonstrate all the operational and maintenance steps necessary for proper use of
the stove. Sign and return the warranty card, to the address listed on the last page.
5. Some odors may be given off during the first few hours of burning during initial break-in. These
odors are normal and not harmful. However, ventilating the room until the odors disappear is
recommended.
6. The stove will become HOT while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away from all
stove surfaces. WARNING: Direct contact with the stove while operating may cause skin burns.
7. To avoid the possibility of smoke and/or sparks entering the room always keep firebox and ash pan
doors closed whenever the stove is operating.
8. A certain amount of carbon monoxide may be produced within the stove as a by-product of
combustion. All exhaust vent connections must be sealed with RTV silicone to assure a gas tight seal.
Any leaks into a confined area caused by faulty installation or improper operation of the stove could
produce dizziness, nausea and in extreme cases, death.
9. An outside source of combustion air is required on all mobile home installations. If room air is used
to supply combustion air, room air starvation, operation of exhaust fans and icing of air vents can
adversely affect proper stove operation. If these conditions exist, outside air should be used.
10. Smoke detectors, installed in the same general area as the stove, may be activated if the stove door
is left open and smoke is allowed to enter the area.