St. Croix Prescott Series Installation & Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death." "Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Save these Instructions Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................4 Installation Check List ....................... 5, 6 Prescott Series Layout Diagram....................7, 8 Prescott Series Dimensions ......................9, 10 Approved Installations ........................10 Exhaust Venting: Approved Materials...................11 Venting – Typical PL Vent Components ............... 12 Venting - Determining Materials ................... 13 Venting - Termination Requirements .................14, 15... - Page 3 Periodic Maintenance....................... 38-40 Yearly Maintenance .........................40, 41 Safe Operation ..........................41 Wiring Schematic...........................42 Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ............... 43-46 Prescott Series Parts Breakdown .................... 47-49 Warranty ............................50 Prescott Series Info & Notes ......................51 Even Temp, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Waco, NE 68460 EMAIL: info@eventempinc.com...
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Page 4: General Information
DEFINITION OF “STOVE” The word “Stove” as used in this manual to describe the Prescott Series is interpreted to mean a Stove approved for PFI Premium pellets. This stove is not intended as the sole source of heat. -
Page 5: Installation Check List
1. All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and correctly installed. (Follow vent manufacturer’s instructions). Seal all joints with high temperature silicone to create an airtight seal. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page... - Page 6 MANUAL MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE, PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY, EVEN DEATH. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION: NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE. CAUTION - Hot Surfaces - Keep Children away. - Do not touch during Operation. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page...
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Page 7: Prescott Series Layout Diagram
Versa Grate System The “Versa Grate System”: A Fully Automatic System that offers Self-Ignition. This system is approved for PFI Premium Pellets only. See Figure 2 on the next page. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page... - Page 8 Figure 2 Versa Grate System Approved with PFI Premium Pellets only. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page...
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Page 9: Prescott Series Dimensions
D – Center of stove to center of intake tube B – Height of stove E – Center of stove to center of exhaust C – Center of intake tube from floor F – Center of exhaust from floor Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page... -
Page 10: Approved Installations
H – Front of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Prescott Series is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove. The stove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a Fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace. -
Page 11: Exhaust Venting: Approved Materials
High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential fly ash escaping through joints. Stainless steel inner liners resist corrosive flue gas damage to the system. Flex pipe should be stainless steel, 4 ply construction with a total thickness of approximately .07 inches. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page... -
Page 12: Venting - Typical Pl Vent Components
RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w/TEE CAP TEE w/TEE CAP w/TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER ELBOW ELBOW Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 12... -
Page 13: Venting: Determining Materials
4. For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required. 5. The exhaust pipe on the Prescott Models is 3” O.D. to accommodate a pipe adaptor. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 13... -
Page 14: Venting: Termination Requirements
4’ (1.2 m) BELOW a door, window, cavity, or air vent 4’ (1.2 m) HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent 1’ (305 mm) ABOVE a door, window, cavity, or air vent Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 14... - Page 15 50000 BTU/Hr shall be located not less than 12” from the opening. Figure 5 9” (229 mm) ABOVE, BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 15...
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Page 16: Venting: Termination Clearance Requirements
FROM The wall penetration point 3’ (915mm) FROM a gas meter/regulator assembly 2’ (610 mm) FROM any adjacent combustibles such as: Adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof eaves or overhangs, plants, shrubs, etc. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 16... -
Page 17: Venting - Installations
When wall penetration is necessary to access a masonry chimney, use a listed PL vent wall thimble. (Figure 7). When venting into a Class A steel chimney, use an appropriate PL Vent adapter. (Figure 8) Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 17... - Page 18 (C). An approved flex liner or PL vent must be used. A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner, which may also need to be insulated to keep vent system warm in a cold chimney environment. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 18...
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Page 19: Floor Protection
Optional Spark Arrestor Pad provided with unit may only be used on a Solid Surface Floor, such as Wood Flooring, Laminate Flooring or Linoleum. Do not use on Carpet. Figure 10 Floor protection (Top View) Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 19... -
Page 20: Minimum Clearances
Floor protection: Sides & back of stove 0” Alcove: Vertical to Combustibles 16” Alcove: Sides 4” Alcove: Back 4” Figure 11 (Top View) Figure 12 (Top View) Clearances: corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 20... - Page 21 Operations Manual. Please read the section covering the Daily Maintenance, Periodic Maintenance and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual. Figure 15 Alcove Installation (Top View) Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 21...
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Page 22: Outside Combustion Air
NOTE: Mesh screen should be no smaller than one-fourth inch (1/4”) by one-fourth inch (1/4”). WARNING: OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR IS REQUIRED FOR ALL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS! Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 22... -
Page 23: Mobile Home Installation
9. Floor protection requirements must be followed precisely. 10. PL Vent must be used for exhaust venting. (Single wall vent is not allowed). Follow PL Vent manufacturer’s installation directions and observe all listed clearances to combustibles. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 23... -
Page 24: Prescott Series Operation
The prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and similar substances for the purpose of starting a fire in an affected wood heater. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 24... -
Page 25: Installation Check
- Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 25... -
Page 26: Control Board Features
1. The Heat Level button will advance the setting up and down between level 1 and 5. It will also be used in the Fine Tuning process of the feed rates if needed. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 26... -
Page 27: Pre-Lighting & Lighting Instructions
Pre-Lighting Instructions: The Control Board has 4 separate programs. Two of the programs are for the Auburn (Programs 1 & 2) and two of the programs are for the Prescott EXP Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 27... - Page 28 Program 1. The Cycle Time is 11.5 seconds. This program is only to be used with the Auburn model. (DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE PRESCOTT SERIES). Program 2. The Cycle Time is 13 seconds. This program is only to be used with the Auburn model.
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Page 29: Shutting Off The Insert
Shutting the Unit Off 1. Press the On/Off switch once; the lights will go off and the fire will go out in a few minutes. The board essentially goes into “Safety shutdown”. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 29... -
Page 30: Importance Of Proper Draft
Figure 20 Stoves connected to Vertical Vent systems should use reduced damper settings. Close the damper a 1/16” – 1/8” to compensate for the natural draft of the vertical chimney. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 30... -
Page 31: Flame Pattern Characteristics
Burn Pot area and causes stubborn shiny black build-up on the glass (too much combustion air) is also considered undesirable and requires the damper to be closed. If you experience problems adjusting the stove during the Break-In Period, contact your dealer. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 31... -
Page 32: Use Of A Thermostat
Thermostat Hook-up Connect the wires from the thermostat to the external wire terminal on the back of the stove (see figure 21 on the following page). Figure 21 THERMOSTAT WIRE TERMINAL DAMPER Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 32... -
Page 33: Thermostat Control & Pilot Settings
The #2 LED, #3 LED and #4 LED lights on the LED Light bar) will flash to give a diagnostic code to help in diagnosing problems that may occur. (Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information These conditions fall into 2 categories: Heat related issues. Vacuum related issues. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 33... -
Page 34: Safety Features
Negative Pressure (vacuum) is present during operation of the Stove. If the exhaust venting system becomes clogged or obstructed, the firebox door is left open or the exhaust fan quits working the control board will go into “Safety shutdown”. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 34... -
Page 35: Prescott Series Maintenance
Required maintenance depends largely upon the quality of pellet fuel burned and the rate of burn. The amount of daily maintenance will increase if fuel quality decreases and/or the burning rate of pellets increases. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 35... -
Page 36: Versa Grate System
Fuel. Poor quality fuel will require more frequent cleaning of the Versa Grate System shown in figure 23. First, let’s become familiar with the burn system in a St. Croix Pellet stove. Remember, cleaning frequency may change dramatically from one fuel to another. Pellets with high ash content or that have increased amounts of impurities or high moisture content. -
Page 37: Daily Maintenance (Versa Grate System)
Daily or Periodic Maintenance if the holes become plugged. This allows a closer inspection of the holes in the pot. Use a 3/16” drill bit to clean out the holes if needed. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 37... -
Page 38: Periodic Maintenance
Ash Pan. 4. Clean-Out Ports. The Prescott models have 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox. (See figure 25) Remove covers and clean regularly. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 38... - Page 39 6. Exhaust System. See Figure 24 and 25 for information on cleaning fly ash that collects in the vent system. Periodic cleaning of the exhaust system is required. Under certain conditions chimneys may plug up rapidly. Dirty poor quality Fuel and poor installations require more Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 39...
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Page 40: Yearly Maintenance
Fall Startup. Prior to lighting the first fire check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems for obstructions. Try all controls to see that they are working prior to lighting a fire. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 40... -
Page 41: Safe Operation
Stove. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. 4. Do not Overfire this unit by tampering with the controls on the unit. Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 41... -
Page 42: Wiring Schematic
Amp. A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended. CAUTION: The electrical components of the Stove are not owner serviceable. Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 42... -
Page 43: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions
Proof of Fire Switch no longer senses a fire in the Stove. First check to see if there is Fuel in the hopper. If there is fuel in the hopper, check the following areas to find out why the Stove went out. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 43... - Page 44 Check the fuse on the back of the control board. Replace with a 125 Volt, 5 Amp fuse. Why is my glass dirty? Normal operation of your St. Croix Stove will produce a light build- up on the glass that wipes off with a dry paper towel. However extended burning on the low setting only will produce a tan color.
- Page 45 LED’s. The default setting is the bottom LED. This gives 5 adjustments increasing the voltage (LED’s 2 through 5) The voltage is increased or decreased 2.5 volts with each adjustment. Figure 29 Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 45...
- Page 46 Program 4 flashes 4 times. Figure 31 Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Stove. The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 46...
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Page 47: Prescott Series Parts Breakdown
PARTS LAYOUT Figure 32 Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 47... - Page 48 10-24 X 3/8 BUTTON SOCKET HEAD SCREW 80P60036-P DOOR HANDLE - PAINTED 80P20036-BO HANDLE COIL - BLACK 80P52366-R HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 80P20183-R HANDLE PULL – HOPPER LID 80P31003-R HOPPERLID SWITCH 80P20403 PLASTIC DUCT – 8” Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 48...
- Page 49 CAM CONNECTOR ROD 80P50560-R PARTS NOT SHOWING 80P31219-R REMOVABLE BUSHING MOUNT PLATE 80P21403-R WIRING HARNESS 80P52630-R TERMINAL BLOCK X-113HT RUBBER HOPPER SEAL – 35” 80P54121-R ROD TOOL ASSEMBLY 80P20057-R 250 VOLT 5 AMP FUSE Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 49...
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Page 50: Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 50... -
Page 51: Prescott Series Info & Notes
Draft Trim: Circle one (See point 4 on page 27) LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 APPROVED FUEL: PFI PREMIUM PELLETS PROGRAM: Circle one (see Figure 19 on page 28) Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information: Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual Page 51...