St. Croix Lancaster Manual

Lancaster
Operation & Maintenance
Manual
Table of Contents
ST. CROIX FEATURES.......................................................................................3
INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 4
PREVENTING CHIMNEY PROBLEMS.......................................................... 4
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE................................................................. 4
SHELLED CORN..................................................................................................4
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................... 5
Control Board Features.............................................................................6
Pre-Lighting Instructions..........................................................................7
Lighting Your Stove ................................................................................. 7
Shutting the Stove off ............................................................................... 8
Diagnostic Features....................................................................................8
Safety Features...........................................................................................8
Combustion Air Damper ....................................................................9-10
Thermostat Control................................................................................ 11
MAINTAINING THE STOVE ..........................................................................11
Clinker Removal ......................................................................................11
Daily Maintenance ........................................................................... 12-15
Periodic Maintenance ...................................................................... 15-17
Yearly Maintenance ............................................................................... 18
SAFE OPERATION........................................................................................... 19
PELLETS AS FUEL........................................................................................... 19
TROUBLESHOOTING AND FAQ............................................................ 20-24
PARTS LAYOUT ..........................................................................................25-26
WARRANTY....................................................................................................... 27
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Dear St. Croix Corn Stove Owner:
Congratulations! Your purchase of a St. Croix corn 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 corn stove.
Please read this manual in its entirety BEFORE operating your corn stove. During the manufacturing
process every effort has been expended to ensure that each St. Croix corn stove meets the highest
quality standards of material and workmanship.
Here are some important aspects of corn stove installation and operation which you must observe in
order to obtain maximum comfort and safety from your new St. Croix corn stove.
1. Have your new St. Croix corn stove installed by trained, qualified personnel.
2. Use only clean, dry quality corn for optimum performance in your St. Croix corn stove.
3. Faithfully adhere to the maintenance program described in this manual. Thank you for selecting a
St. Croix corn stove as the environmentally preferred answer to your residential heating need
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Lancaster
Features
Ash Pan
35 Lbs. Hopper
User Friendly
Digital
Control Board
With Diagnostic
Features
Slide Track
To hide Controls
Behind stove
Thermostatic
Control Option
Available
Patent Pending
Burn System
Tube
Scraper
Rod
Coal Rake
Rod
Slide-out
Bottom Rod
Figure 1
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Operation and Maintenance
Lancaster corn Stove
SAVE THIS OPERATIONS AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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 PROBLEMS
When burning corn care should be taken in
how the venting system is installed. To burn
corn the moisture content should be 15% or
less. This is much higher that the moisture
content of wood pellets and can result in
condensation forming in the venting system
in certain installations. The chimney system
should stay within the warm envelope of the
house as much as possible. Only penetrate
the exterior of the home where the exhaust
system will terminate. Remember
condensation from a corn stove is
detrimental to the venting system. Only
buy venting systems that are warranted
when burning corn.
The chimney and chimney connector should
be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to prevent the
system from getting plugged with Fly ash.
Clean the exhaust system if needed. Use of
an appropriately sized chimney brush or the
Services of a Professional chimney sweep are
recommended.
SHELLED CORN
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
Shelled corn must be 15% or less moisture
content. The keys to satisfactory performance
are: proper operation of the stove, diligent
maintenance and burning only dry, clean, quality
corn. Corn dust must be screened prior to using.
NOTE: Corn with excessive grain dust must be
screened, by sifting with 3/16" mesh screening.
Large pieces of cob may plug the auger.
Clinkers and ash are a by-product of burning corn
and are not caused by your stove. Stove performance
can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality
corn is used. Contact your dealer for more informa-
tion on where to get high quality corn to burn in
your new corn stove.
Store corn in a tight container use other methods to
ensure they do not become rain soaked or absorb
moisture from damp or wet floors. This will also
prevent rodents from becoming a problem. Do not
store corn within stove installation clearances or
within the space required for clinker removal.
The stove is not warranted against damage caused by
poor quality corn, incorrect operation, poor
maintenance or incorrect installation.
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Pellets as Fuel
St. Croix Corn stoves come equipped with a corn pot
installed and this pot is only approved with corn as a
fuel. An optional Pellet Pot may be purchased and
installed in the stove if you want to burn pellets.
Check with your dealer about burning pellets in your
St. Croix corn stove.
Caution: Do not burn pellets as a fuel in a stove
equipped with a corn pot. Optional pellet pot, part
# 80P53784, must be installed to burn to pellets.
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. 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.
The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to prevent the system from getting
plugged with Fly ash. Clean the exhaust system if
needed. Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush
or the Services of a Professional chimney sweep are
recommended.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
A different type of heater. The corn stove is
neither a cordwood stove nor a Stove. Its
operation and maintenance differ from the tra-
ditional 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 back 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.
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