Upland 207P Owner's manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
UPLAND® 207 PELLET STOVE
Thank you purchasing our stove. With proper
installation, operation, and maintenance this stove
will provide you with warmth and hearth enjoyment
for decades. Please take the time to review the
proper installation and operating procedures.
This is a natural draft pellet stove. That is not
common. However, it is part of the design that
provides an awesome fire view, trouble free
operation, and great flexibility in the quality of the
pellets that you may burn.
CRITICAL - THE VENTING: The Upland 207P Pellet
Stove must be installed following the National Fire
Protection Agency 211 and ASTM 1059 guidelines
for a natural draft solid fuel appliance. The flue must
clear the roof line and rise two feet above any portion
of the roof that is within ten feet. That is standard for
a wood stove or coal stove. (This type of installation
eliminates most back draft and shut down  problems
and keeps the side of your home free of hydrocarbon
deposits.)
If you are replacing another solid fuel heater and
connecting to an existing solid fuel chimney this is
not an issue if your original installation is up to code.
You should already be in compliance. A standard

four inch to six or eight inch adaptergenerallyworks
fine to tie the Upland 207P Pellet Stove into you
existing flue.
A solid fuel heater may not share a flue with any
other device. If your flue has multiple inlets, the
unused thimbles should be properly sealed.
If you are installing into a prefabricated chimney the
easiest connection is to purchase the
manufacturer s specific 4 in. Pellet Pipe to Chimney
Adapter. At the time of this writing, the largest
manufacturers of pellet vent and prefab chimneys,
Metal-Fab inc., Simpson Dura-Vent, and Selkirk
Metalbestos produce adapters specificallydesigned
for their systems. Your connection will be easier if
you purchase your L-Pellet Vent or All Fuel Vent
from the same manufacturer that produced your
chimney.
DRAFT: When installing to into an existing
chimney, ensure that under normal conditions it has a
positive draft. Smoke from a match, cotton rope or
cigarette should be drawn up the chimney. If the
smoke is blown back into the room, your chimney
should be reviewed bya certified chimney sweep or
certified stove installer.
The Upland 207P Pellet Stove may be installed with
any recognized 4 in. Pellet or All Fuel vent pipe.
Clear the roof as illustrated on the following pages.

EXISTING MASONRY CHIMNEY, FUNCTIONAL AND IN GOOD SHAPE

If the chimney does not have a static draft, or it is does not
have a ceramic (tile) liner, or the tiles are not in good
shape, it is recommended that a 4 in. stainless steel liner
should be installed to the top of the chimney.

Vacu Stack ChimneyCap

A taller chimney and an interior chimney (hotter) tend
to have better draft. If the draft fluctuates from
positive to negative on windy days, consider installing
a draft inducing chimney cap, such as the Vacu-Stack
by Improved Consumer Products, Inc.
www.chimneycaps.com They do make a 4" unit.
FOLLOW THE PELLET VENT AND CHIMNEY
MANUFACTURER’S INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES.
STOVE WALL CLEARANCES: Hopper to back wall -
1" minimum. Additional clearance will give easier
access to the auger motor. Cast-iron stove to side
wall - 12". Unit to 45° adjacent wall - 1" from hopper
back corner.
VENT PIPE CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES:
The following apply unless otherwise stated by the
vent manufacturer:
Pellet “L” Vent Pipe - 3"
“Close Clearance” Double Wall Smoke Pipe - 6"
“Single Wall” Smoke Pipe - 18"

FLOOR PROTECTION: The Upland
207P Pellet Stove has been tested in
accordance with the UL 1482 Safety
Standard. A non-combustible hearth
mat must be installed under the stove.
The floor protection must run
completely under the stove plus extend
out the front by 6".
Standard 1/4" tile over a cement board or plywood
base is sufficient. The purpose is primarily spark
protection. You may not place your mat over a rug.
FUEL QUALITY: You generally will not have any
difficulty with any brand of PREMIUM  pellets.
The Upland can handle a greater percentage of
sawdust than most pellet stoves. However, sawdust
is harder to pump and to burn than properly formed
pellets. It is recommendedthat one always burns a
few bags of anew brandbefore purchasing a ton. If
you do get stuck with punkypellets, a coffee can of
corn mixedwith each bag of pellets will help to flush
the system. Do not try to burn pellets that are damp.
Contrary to popular belief, soft wood pellets generally
have a higher BTU output and perform better than
hardwood pellets. Cord wood is purchased by
volume, but pellets are purchased by weight. The
softwood pellets have a higher BTU output because
the soft wood resins have more heat potential then
the cellulose component. In addition, the greater
amount of resin provides a better bond. Soft or punky
pellets strainthe auger motor and maydegrade into
clogging sawdust.

The best pellets have a ½% ashcontent. Cheaper
pellets may have 1 or 2% ash content. It does not
sound like much of a difference, but a 1% ash content
pellet is going to have to be raked and emptied twice
as often as the best pellets. 2% would be four times!
Any savings per ton maybe outweighed by nuisance.
CORN MIX: The glamour for corn burning has
diminished as the cost per bushel has risen to near
pellet prices. The Upland 207 Pellet Stove will
accommodate amix of cornand pellets. The ash
formed by corn tends to fuse together and clog things
up. Plus, the exhaust gases from corn combustion
are more corrosive than the smoke from wood pellets.
The Upland 207P Pellet Stove can handle a mix of up
to 1:4, pellets to corn. It will require considerably
more monitoring and tendingthan if you burned solely
pellets. If you burn a mix, you will have to experiment
to find your best mix. If you have your heart set on
burning only corn, we suggest that you look for a
stove specifically designed to burn corn.
MOVING THE STOVE TO POINT OF
INSTALLATION: It is recommended that you leave
the stove secured to the pallet during transit to your
home. Once at site, the stove may be removed from
the pallet. The stove weighs over 400 lbs. Be
careful.
The body of the cast-iron stove and steel hopper are
heavy duty. However, you can easily chip the surface
or cause a dent if proper care is not taken to cushion
the stove during movement. Remove anything that is

packed loosely in the stoveor hopper. Check that the
cast-iron baffles have not been installed.
There are several sensors on the bottom surface of
the hopper and cast-iron stove body that may be
damaged if lifting from the bottom. Align lifting forks
or straps to catch only a flat surface. The draft sensor
tube and fuel sensor can be easilyremoved and then
reinstalled when the stove is in position.
Double check to ensure that the legs are still properly
positioned and tight before lifting the stove. Useful
lifting straps are available at manyhardware stores.
It is recommended that you lift the pellet stove from
the pallet using the bottom casting. Set the stove on
a level, stable surface.
It is easier to move the stove through a doorway if it is
loaded sideways on a hand truck. The lifting plate of
should be placed under legs on the side opposite the
circuit board. Support the legs on a piece of wood if
the lifting plate is less than 16" wide. Pad the cart
and strap the stove, going under the lip of the upper
casting. The cast-iron body is much heavier than the
hopper. The center of gravity is still under the cast-
iron stove. Run a second strap over the top of the
stove and under the cart s plate to hold it down.
While pullingback on the handles of the hand truck,
the second person should lift the bottom of the stove
on the opposite side. Do not attempt to lift the full
weight of the stove by the legs. The stove will have
to be tilted toalmost 45 degrees before it is easy to
balance. Now you are ready to roll the stove carefully

to it final position. Once close to the final position, lift
the stove in to place. Sliding will definitely scratch the
floor.
CONNECTIONS: Before plugging in the power
cord, check all visible wire connections. Shipping and
general handling may have dislodged or broken a
connection.
The FUEL SENSOR  is located on the bottom middle
of the stove. The sensor shouldbe tight to the bottom
and the black wires connected. This sensor shuts
down the stove when you run out of fuel. This is a
convenience sensor.
The BURN BACK SENSOR  is located on the down
chute at the feed end of the auger assembly. The
sensor should be tight to the surface and the yellow
wires connected. This sensor will turn the auger on to
full speed if heat is sensed at the feedportion of the
auger tube. This sensor is active even if the stove is
turned off, as long as the power cord remains plugged
in to the receptacle.
The AUGER GEAR MOTOR should be securely
mounted and the gray wires connected. Ensure that
the set screw is tightened on the flat portion of the
shaft. The motor should rock from side to side freely.
When rotated full to the side opposite the control
board the housing should hit a bumper. The auger
wires carry110 volts. DO NOT TOUCH the contacts
when the power cord is plugged in..

There are two sensors within the hopper. A magnetic
proximately switch signals whether the HOPPER
LID  is in place. The auger motor is disabled when
the hopper lid is removed. The connection wires are
red.
A thermal snap switch shuts down the stove if the
switch senses HOPPER OVERHEAT . The
connection wires are orange.The stove has been
designed so that it should not overheat even if the
cooling fan fails.
The DRAFT SENSOR  is located behind the control
board. The sensing hose runs out the bottom of the
hopper and connects to the METAL DRAFT TUBE
extending out the bottom of the stove. The vacuum is
being read above the heatbaffle with respect to the
room atmosphere. A second short tube reads the
atmospheric pressure in the room. The DRAFT TUBE
should be intact and not crimped or blocked. The
stove will shut down if there is insufficient draft for
safe operation.
RUNNING A SYSTEMS CHECK:
Once you have checked for any visible loose wires
you may confirm that the stove is ready to go by
running the Sensor Check with the circuit board.
When you plug in the stove the cooling fan will begin
running. It always runs when the Control Board is
operating. It is a 35 to 85 cfm lowamperage fan
designed for extended service and quiet operation.

The screen on the Control Panel will light up and
confirm that 120V is connected. An advisory to read
the instructions flashes, followed by our contact
information. Within a few seconds the following
screen will appear.
At this time you want to press the left or down button.
Do not be impatient. Press NO again.
OK

Press MENU four times for the following screen.
Press ENTER
Press Up
Note that all of the sensors say OK except for the
Trapdoor  and Fuel . That is normal.
The purpose of the Trapdoor is to cut off all
combustion air to the stove in the event of a power
loss or loss of draft. The combustion air Trapdoor 
will not stay open until the stove has gone through the
start up.
However, if youhave a helper, they may manually
hold the trapdoor open by lifting the lever. (During

operation the trapdoor is held open by an electro-
magnet.) The sensor should then indicate OK. Once
confirmed, allow the trapdoor to close.
Lift lever to open.
(Located on back of hopper)
If you have any problems at
this point contact us.
With all of the wiring and sensors checked out, you
are ready to start a fire. Press the MENU button until
you see the following screen.
Answer YES and the controller will print step by
step instructions for lighting a fire.
Double check that there are no foreign objects in the
hopper. Pour about 1/4 bag into the hopper.
Allow the auger to start to feed pellets into the burn pot.
Then pour several cups of pellets in the burnpot so
that pellets fill it to the brim. Adjust the nozzle to point
downwand and centered over the burn pot.
Add a small amount of gel lighter (preferred) or
other approved pellet igniter. Do not overdo it - add
about on table spoon maximum.

Never use gasoline, acetone, paint thinner or any
other highly flammable, volatile substance.
Close the
combustion air
control damper by
pushing towards the
stove.
The combustion air control damper is
located to the upper right of the Controller
You then light the pellets, close the door, and adjust
the air control damper to spread the flame.
The stove will enter the Warmup Mode.  During this
period the Fuel Sensor is disabled. The Controller will
alert you every ten minutes while the stove is in this
mode. Two or three ten minute cycles is typical to
bring the stove up to temperature.
Do not leave the stove unattended until it is up to
operating temperature and the Controller
switches to operating mode. At that time you can
then adjust heat output setting.
When the stove reaches operating temperature, the
Heat Levelwill go to the last set point.

OPERATING WITH A THERMOSTAT
The Upland 207 Pellet Stove will accept a non-voltage
carrying thermostat. This is the most common open
and close switching thermostat. Do not connect to a
thermostat that is connected to a transformer.
Unplug the power cord before removing the
Controller. Replace the VIOLET jumper wire
connecting Sensor #7 with the two wires leading to
the thermostat.
When the thermostat calls for heat the HEAT LEVEL
will go to the output that you set onthe Controller. It
is recommended that you set the HEAT LEVEL to
slightly above heat output needed.
When the thermostat reaches the set temperature,
the stove will revert to idle until heat is called for
again.
TIPS FOR SMOOTH OPERATION
Hold off using your pellet stove until it is cold enough
to let it run continuously. Carbon will gradually build
up in the burn pot and in the elbow at the bottom of
the burn pot. If the stove is run continuously, rather

than frequently shutting it off and relighting, the
carbon build up will be much slower. You should be
able to run the stove continuously for 3 weeks before
you must clean out the burn pot.
Also allow the bed of coals remain piled up around
the burn pot. This will keepthe burn pot hotter and
will allow the charcoal embers to fully burn. It should
look like a volcano. Cleanaway the embers or ash if
they start to interfer with the air exiting the nozzle.
Resistance in the auger develops from the build up of
creosote or insome cases sawor ash dust. Do not
poke or stir the embers burning in the burn pot.
You can test this back pressure by using your hand to
rotate the auger gear motor away from its stop on the
bottom of the hopper whilethe unit is running at the
one-half heat setting. The motor will be hot. Avoid
the wires. Note the resistance on the lever when you
just cleaned the stove. When this resistance
increased to the point that you cannot rotate the
auger motor away fromthe stop easily with your
thumb - it is time to plan for a cleaning.
Consumers have the tendency to run the stove with
too much combustion air. As an indication, the
window will get dirtyfaster if there is to much
combustion air. Keep the burn at the top of the burn
pot.
CLEANING
Spread out the volcano to allow remaining embers
to burn out. Allow the stove to run out of fuel and
cool over night.

The carbon must be chipped out of the burn pot and
elbow using the provided chipping tool or blade screw
driver. Wear protective eye ware - the carbon chips
are very hard. The carbon at the bottom of the elbow
will be worn smooth bythe flow of the pellets.
However, the gradual restriction in this area will cause
increasing back pressure on the auger feed. This
portion of the stove is very heavy duty. You do not
have to worry about damaging the burn pot or elbow.
However, do not use a grinder, drill, hammer, or
anything other than the provided chipping tool or a
blade screw driver.
Vacuum out all of the residue and pellets remaining in
the bottom of the burn pot. Vacuum out any pellets
remaining in the auger at the bottom of the hopper.
Before putting any pellets in the hopper or burn pot,
run the controller through the Start Fire  procedure
and allow the auger to run for a few minutes without
fuel. This will ensure that the auger and auger tube
are sufficiently cleared of residue. Vacuum out the
burn pot again if necessary.
There should be minimal resistance on the auger
motor. You should see the front end of the auger
turning. The auger and elbow at the bottom of the
burn pot should be clean.
NEVER TURN OFF THE STOVE BY PULLING THE
POWER CORD. Ideally, you should just let the stove
run out of pellets. This will help to prevent a creosote