COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES LR-01 Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Country Flame Technologies

A Division of American Energy Systems, Inc

150 Michigan Street SE

Hutchinson, MN 55350

320-587-6565 phone

320-587-8872 fax

www.countryflame.com

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Version 1.0c

COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES

INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

LITTLE RASCAL PELLET FUEL STOVE

FREESTANDING/FIREPLACE INSERT, MODEL LR-01

USA & CANADA TEST:

ASTM E1509-04, UL 1482,

ULC S627, ULC/ORD C1482

(and ULC S628 if listed for fireplace insert

Installation in Canada)

Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-900 thru 909

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables (vapor or liquids) in

or around the vicinity of this appliance.

Installation and repair must be performed by a qualified service

agency.

Always check with local jurisdiction or code agency before installing

WARNING:

a fire may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of

TESTED BY:

WARNOCK HERSEY

FOR YOUR SAFETY

If the directions in this manual are not followed exactly,

MOBILE HOME APPROVED

COUNTRY FLAME

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Page 1: Country Flame
COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LITTLE RASCAL PELLET FUEL STOVE FREESTANDING/FIREPLACE INSERT, MODEL LR-01 TESTED BY: USA & CANADA TEST: WARNOCK HERSEY ASTM E1509-04, UL 1482, ULC S627, ULC/ORD C1482 (and ULC S628 if listed for fireplace insert...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
LITTLE RASCAL MODEL LR-01 PELLET FUEL STOVE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 3 Safety Notes Page 4-6 Specifications Page 7 Operating Instructions Page 8-15 Description Page 8 Pre-Operation Notes Page 10 Intelli-Choice Control Panel Page 11 Lighting Procedure Page 16...
Page 3: Introduction
On cold winter nights, your LR-01 will become a true friend and you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it.
Page 4: Safety Notes
MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES. The Country Flame LR-01 Pellet Stove is different from conventional wood burning appliances. It is very important that you read and understand all of the instructions before installing and using your Pellet Stove.
Page 5 21. INSTALL a smoke detector within the proximity of your pellet stove. 22. NEVER put foreign objects in the hopper. NEVER burn trash or unapproved material in your LR-01. 23. NEVER block free airflow through open vents. 24. The exhaust system should be checked twice a year (minimum) for any buildup of soot or creosote.
Page 6 25. This unit’s exhaust system works with a negative combustion chamber pressure and a low positive flue pipe pressure. It is very important that the exhaust system be properly installed and air tight. The flue pipe joints should be sealed. Use high temperature RTV (500 F) (260 C) silicone sealant or aluminum flue tape and...
Page 7: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS FUEL TYPE: A.P.F.I. residential fuel: Heat Content: 8200 BTU/lb. min. Bulk Density: 40 lb. /cubic ft. min. Moisture Content: 8% max Ash Content: 1% max Size: ¼” to 3/8” diameter 1.5” long max Fines: 1% max through 1/8 screen HOPPER SIZE: 55# Hopper Capacity FLUE SIZE: 3”...
Page 8: Operating Instructions
DESCRIPTION The LR-01 Pellet Stove is designed to sit on a pedestal or legs as a freestanding unit or can be installed as in insert with the optional shroud and split lid. The basic stove unit without shroud or pedestal measures 22 3/4” high by 26” wide and 19 3/4” deep.
Page 9 for more or less combustion air to the unit. To vary the air, the air damper control is slid in (less air) and out (more air.) 1. Conditions that warrant more combustion air are: Hardwood pellets Higher altitudes Increased heat settings (3- 5) 2.
Page 10: Pre-Operation Notes
PRE-OPERATION NOTES 1. Thoroughly read and understand this manual. Pay particular attention to the maintenance and safety sections of this manual. Failure to inspect the stove and understand these instructions may cause unsatisfactory performance. 2. Check to see that the intake and exhaust vents are properly tight and correctly installed.
Page 11 IGNITION/START-UP PROCEDURE Country Flame Technologies introduced its exclusive control board technology in 2001. This control board technology was introduced across all lines of Country Flame’s pellet and corn stove products. Country Flame continues to demonstrate leadership in bringing new products to market.
Page 12: Combustion Air Control
Alternating Current (AC) Input provided by the local power Input Voltage company. This source of energy must provide a 120 Volt input signal with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a maximum branch current capacity of 15 Amperes. If other devices are connected to the branch, interference or over current may cause circuit breaker to trip.
Page 13: Intelli-Choice Control Panel
Below is a graphical display of the Country Flame Control Board front Panel. Each function of the Control Board is identified. Those control functions having secondary functions are identified with asterisks. The secondary functions will be explained in following paragraphs. Country Flame Logo, AC Power is present when logo is lit.
Page 14 ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF Switch serves to turn the system on and off by holding the switch for approximately 5 seconds. The ON/OFF Switch can also be used to initiate the FUEL PRIME MODE by holding it for approximately 15 seconds. When in the prime mode the Thermostat lights will sequentially light from top to bottom simulating a “filling action”...
Page 15 In order to utilize the full capabilities of the Control Board, the service technician should familiarize himself with the backside of the Control Board. The following diagram provides additional information about the major components of the Control Board’s backside. CONTROL PANEL (component side) Version 1.0c Page 15...
Page 16: Lighting Procedure
SYSTEM START UP 1. Ensure this manual has been read and understood thoroughly. 2. Remove hopper lid and fill hopper with pellets. Replace hopper lid. 3. If auger has been “primed” proceed to Step 4. “Prime” the new pellet stove with fuel. Priming fills the auger tube with pellets and reduces delays in igniting fuel.
Page 17: Shut System Down
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN Simply push the “ON/OFF” button and hold for 5 seconds until the lights on the heat settings start to flash from top to bottom. This designates the “cool down” cycle. The feed auger will shut off immediately and the blowers will shut down when the unit has cooled off sufficiently. The stove will remain in the cool down cycle until such time that the Intelli-Choice control board senses that all temperature sensors have returned back to their “normal”...
Page 18: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 1. If pellets contain a large amount of “fines” (foreign matter or sawdust), you will need to clean the heat exchanger area for buildup often to determine if any maintenance is needed. You may want to screen pellets before use if they contain a large number of “fines.” 2.
Page 19 10. Remove the ash pan using either the ash pan removal tool (furnished) or a glove. Lift the ash pan up and out the door. Dump the ash pan into a fire safe, covered container. The firepot may be lifted out and dumped using a glove. With these items removed, carefully check that the unit and all ashes are cooled completely.
Page 20: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION / PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the Country Flame warranty. 1. Look at the label on the back of your unit to find the serial number. Write the serial number of the unit on the Table of Contents page immediately.
Page 21: Free Standing Unit Positioning
WARNING: ALL combustibles in front of a LR-01 must be kept a minimum of at least 48” (120cm) from the unit. Remember that combustible vapors can travel a long distance.
Page 22: Venting
1. After positioning the Little Rascal in its final position, proper flue venting must be installed according to local and national codes. The LR-01 is a rear vented unit and flue vent pipe can be run directly from the rear of the unit. Proper venting can be achieved by installing 3” TYPE PL double wall vent pipe according to code requirements.
Page 23 EXTERIOR WALL EXTERIOR WALL JET CAP WALL THIMBLE FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE CLEAN OUT "T" JET CAP FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL VENT PIPE (2 options) 7. FIGURE 2 shows a traditional, as well as more efficient, flue pipe installation. Note the dimensions that are required to be maintained in this type of installation.
Page 24 8. For installations that pass through a vertical wall and not through the roof, Country Flame recommends an installation similar to the one shown in FIGURE 3. Dimension A should be a minimum of 16” and dimension B should be a minimum of 3”. Any outside vent should have a vertical run of at least 5’.
Page 25 INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAIL The flue vent exit shall be located not less than 48” from any opening through which exhaust could enter the building, (i.e. windows and doors), and not less than 24” from adjacent public walkways. It shall be arranged so that flue gases are not directed in such a way as to pose a health hazard, overheat combustible structures or enter any building.
Page 26: Details
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS LEG INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS 1. Locate the eight (8) bolts in the package that comes with the leg kit. 2. Bolt the four (4) legs to the bottom of the pellet stove using two bolts per leg for a total of eight (8) bolts through the holes provided at the bottom corner of each unit.
Page 27: Insert Unit Positioning
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / POSITIONING 1. The LR-01 insert is designed to be inserted into an existing masonry fireplace or zero clearance box. The suitability of the existing firebox needs to be determined. You should insure that the heater is kept out of any traffic paths in the room, away from curtains, drapes or any other combustibles.
Page 28: Venting
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / VENTING 1. The LR-01 is designed for both new installations and as an insert into existing fireplaces. The LR-01 is NOT designed to be installed without proper vent pipe. Proper venting can be achieved by installing a 3” (less than ten feet) or 4” (more than ten feet) TYPE PL double wall vent pipe or listed TYPE “L”...
Page 29 FIGURE 9, Item A shows another method of installing an LR-01 pellet stove. The flue pipe is extended a minimum of 18” past an existing damper with a seal plate installed at or above the damper. Although this is an approved method of installation, Country Flame strongly recommends that all...
Page 30: Details
2. The LR-01 is designed to be inserted into a minimum 16” deep firebox. If the depth is greater than 16” this will only provide additional room but if the depth is less than 16” then a hearth extension may be required.
Page 31: Mobile Home Venting Standards
INSTALLATION / MOBILE HOME STANDARDS 1. Mobile home code requires the pellet stove be bolted to the floor regardless of whether it has legs or is mounted on its optional pedestal. 2. A pellet stove must be electrically grounded to the steel frame of the mobile home. 3.
Page 32: Electrical/Schematic
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. When an electrical power line and outlet needs to be installed, all electrical installations must be code compliant. In the absence of any local codes, the National Electrical Code ANS2 / NFPA 70-1987 apply. 2. The Little Rascal is equipped with a three prong (grounded) plug. The pellet stove will not operate properly in a non-compliant improperly grounded electrical outlet.
Page 33: Plates & Tags
HEATER COMPONENTS: PLATES AND TAGS A safety label is shown in FIGURE 14 for informational purposes. Refer to the back of a LR-01 pellet stove for the actual safety label. Illustrations are artist renderings and the actual label on a product may vary slightly in information and design.
Page 34 Keep the hopper lid closed during operation. 4. There are electrical warning labels inside the LR-01 that inform the consumer that before any electrical service is attempted on a unit, disconnect the unit from the source power before servicing.
Page 35: Warranty
AMERICAN ENERGY SYSTEMS INC. LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY This warranty is in effect on all products sold after 01/01/2009 and supersedes any and all warranties currently in existence. Please keep a copy of this warranty for your personal records or in the event of a claim American Energy Systems Inc., hereinafter referred to as (AES), warrants to you, the original consumer purchaser, that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date minus any time past one (1) year from manufacturing date, and that the product’s electrical parts and steel firepot, are free from...
Page 36 OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION AND MAY ONLY BE BROUGHT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF MCCLOUD COUNTY, MINNESOTA. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Page 37 Model No. Serial Number The express warranties made by Country Flame Technologies do not apply unless this card is returned to Country Flame Technologies by the original retail purchaser no later than thirty (30) days from date of retail purchase.