Breckwell SP8500 Owner's Manual
Breckwell SP8500 Owner's Manual

Breckwell SP8500 Owner's Manual

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UNITED STATES STOVE COMPANY
Approved for
US and Canadian use.
Safety tested and listed to UL
391-2010, ASTM E1509-04,
and CSA-B366.1-11
Certifi ed for installation in a
residential or mobile home as a
stand-alone or add-on furnace
(ductwork connection only).
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards.
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Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this appliance. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Contact your local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions and installation inspection

requirements in your area.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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The French version is available for download from the site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
Breckwell
227 Industrial Park Road P.O. Box 151
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(800) 750-2723 • www.breckwell.com
"Keeping North America Warm Since 1869"
MULTI-FUEL FURNACE MODEL SP8500
Owner's Manual
852014C-1909E

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  • Page 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.  The French version is available for download from the site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/ La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/ Breckwell 227 Industrial Park Road P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (800) 750-2723 •...
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Note: The BTU ratings mentioned above are based on GARBAGE, GASOLINE, NAPTHA, ENGINE OIL, OR the EPA test protocol burning dimensional Douglas Fir OTHER INAPPROPRIATE MATERIALS. lumber. Our advertised BTU’s are based on the fi rst hour  Disconnect the power cord before performing any of operation at high burn rate burning cordwood.
  • Page 3: Heating Specifications

    Watts (operational) 1150 (max. approx.) SAFETY AND EPA COMPLIANCE Your Breckwell Furnace has been safety tested and listed to UL 391-2010, ASTM E1509-04, and CSA-B366.1-11, by Intertek-Test Laboratories, Inc. Portland, Oregon USA. It is also exempt from EPA Phase II requirements.
  • Page 4: Fuel Considerations

    Low ash content pellets will allow you to burn the furnace longer between cleanings. Only wood pellets manufactured to the Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) standard for residential pellet fuels are recom- mended. Performance will suffer if nonstandard pellets are used. Consult your local Breckwell reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
  • Page 5: Installation Options

    INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OPTIONS  Read this entire manual before you install and use your Multi-Fuel Furnace. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death! (See specifi c installation details for clearances and other installation requirements) Certifi...
  • Page 6 INSTALLATION CLEARANCES NOTE: Distance on the left-hand side of your Multi-Fuel Furnace is set at 24 inches for suitable access to the control panel and for fuel loading. This distance may be less, but not less than 7 inches.
  • Page 7: Venting Requirements

    INSTALLATION VENTING REQUIREMENTS  Install vent at clearances specifi ed by the vent manufacturer.  Do not connect the pellet vent to a vent serving any other appliance or furnace.  Do not install a fl ue damper in the exhaust venting system of this unit. ...
  • Page 8: Vent Termination Clearances

    INSTALLATION VENT TERMINATION CLEARANCES: Minimum 4-foot (1.22m) clearance below or beside any door or window that opens. Minimum 1-foot (0.3m) clearance above any door or window that opens. Minimum 3-foot (0.91m) clearance from any adjacent building. Minimum 7-foot (2.13m) clearance from any grade when adjacent to public walkways. Minimum 2-foot (0.61m) clearance above any grass, plants, or other combustible materials.
  • Page 9: Through The Wall Installation

    INSTALLATION THROUGH THE WALL INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION) To vent the unit through the wall, connect the pipe adapter to the exhaust motor adapter. If the exhaust adapter is at least 24-inches above ground level, a straight section of pellet vent pipe can be used through the wall. Your furnace dealer should be able to provide you with an installation kit, which will include a wall thimble that will allow the proper clearance through a combustible wall.
  • Page 10 fl owing to the secondary furnace. The damper must be a mechanical (spring return) style with a simple closure switch to determine if the damper is opened or closed. The damper will connect to the SP8500’s printed circuit board (PCB) as a signal connection only.
  • Page 11: Component Location

    COMPONENT LOCATION CLEANOUT TOOL ASH CLEANOUTS STAINLESS STEEL BAFFLE EXHAUST CLEANOUT (located behind the ash pan)
  • Page 12: Operation

    Breckwell furnace. This unit can operate in either automatic or manual mode. Automatic mode has pre-set default settings.
  • Page 13 SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES Your BRECKWELL incorporates a safety pressure switch that helps ensure proper operating conditions before feeding fuel to the burn pot. Because the furnace works using an induced draft pressure, the furnace will not continue to operate if the viewing door is left open, if the draft fan fails or if the exhaust system is blocked.
  • Page 14: Operational Tips

    OPERATION OPERATIONAL TIPS Operational Tips for Good, Effi cient, and Clean Combustion • Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed before adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30 minutes or more depending on your wood) •...
  • Page 15: Lighting Instructions

    LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS. Before lighting your heater for the fi rst time, make sure that all items are out of the hopper, ash pan and fi rebox area.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE  Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance and safety hazards.  Unplug your stove’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any inspection, cleaning, or maintenance work. ...
  • Page 17 000 steel wool and water to clean the glass. In the event you need to replace the glass, only high temperature ceramic glass of the correct size and thickness may be used. Contact your Authorized “Breckwell” Dealer to obtain this glass.
  • Page 18: Parts Diagram

    PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 19: Parts List

    PARTS LIST 23786 Door Latch (C000022) 891331 Spring Handle-Brushed Nickel 24179 Feed Door Handle 891364 Hearth Plate 25427 Retainer, Agitator Motor 891374 Access Panel, Plenum 40501 Agitator, Cast 891423 Pin, Door Hinge 69679 Assembly, Feed Door (Blank) 891445 Ash Pan Assembly 80461 Power Supply Cord 891455...
  • Page 20 PARTS DIAGRAM...
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE SHOOTING Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance! NOTE: Turning the ON/OFF Switch to ”OFF”  does not disconnect all power to the electrical components of the furnace. Never try to repair or replace any part of the furnace unless instructions for doing so are given in this manual. ...
  • Page 22: Error Codes

    ERROR CODES Below is a chart describing the Error Codes that might be displayed if an error occurs with your furnace. Error Error Possible Code Description Causes Err1 The high limit temperature sensor • Inadequate ventilation. has tripped. • Room fan failure. •...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
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  • Page 26: How To Order Repair Parts

    HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS THIS MANUAL WILL HELP YOU OBTAIN EFFICIENT, DEPENDABLE SERVICE FROM YOUR BRECKWELL UNIT, AND ENABLE YOU TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS CORRECTLY. KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. WHEN WRITING, ALWAYS GIVE THE FULL MODEL NUMBER WHICH IS ON THE NAMEPLATE ATTACHED TO THE HEATER.
  • Page 27 You may use an envelope if you choose. You may register online by going to www.breckwell.com All information submitted will be kept strictly confi dential. Information provided will not be sold for advertising purposes.
  • Page 28   Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...

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