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FP-45 FREESTANDING
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Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the
installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
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Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel-burning room heater. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
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Save these instructions.
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Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those
areas.
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This heating appliance must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
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It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advice.
Professional installation is highly recommended
After-sale service: 418-908-8002
This manual is available for free download on the manufacturer's web site. It is a copyrighted document. Re-sale is
strictly prohibited. The manufacturer may update this manual from time to time and cannot be responsible for
problems, injuries, or damages arising out of the use of information contained in any manual obtained from
unauthorized sources.
Printed in Canada
(FL066 model)
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
Quebec City (Quebec) CANADA
E-mail: tech@sbi-international.com
45259A
08-09-2015

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  • Page 1 FP-45 FREESTANDING (FL066 model) OWNER’S MANUAL • Warning: If your appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the FP-45 pellet stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly;...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • Do not operate your stove if you Keep foreign objects out of the hopper. smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer. DO NOT UNPLUG IT • • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type Do not throw this manual away.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................4 INSTALLATION ..................................6 FP-45 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE .......................6 PREPARATION ..............................6 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR ..............6 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ...........................7 WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED.......................7 VENTING ................................7...
  • Page 5 MAINTENANCE ..................................19 ASH REMOVAL ...............................19 ASH DISPOSAL ..............................19 VACCUM USE ..............................20 CLEANING ...............................20 BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE ....................20 CHIMNEY CLEANING ............................21 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................21 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR GLASS ................21 TROUBLESHOOTING ................................22 STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “P” .................22 STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “E”...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Filters may be inserted between finger guard and convection blower (see “filters installation and cleaning” section). CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AND FLOOR PROTECTOR The FP-45 has been tested and listed for installation in regular and mobile Figure 2 homes. In the USA, the unit must be installed on a non-combustible floor pad...

  • Page 7: Combustion Air Supply

    Rear view VENTING The FP-45 is certified for use with a vent certified to UL-103 or ULC S629M and a chimney type vent certified to UL-641 or ULC-S-609-M89 and ULC/ORD C441-M90, with 3” or 4” inner diameter. In Canada, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that meets the ULC S-609-M89 and ULC/ORD C441-M90 Standards.

  • Page 8: Equivalent Vent Lenght (Evl)

    EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the greather the restriction in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used for longer runs. 90 DEGREE ELBOW • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length (EVL).

  • Page 9: Termination Location

    TERMINATION LOCATION Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gases can be a hazard. They can reach temperatures of 500 ºF and cause serious burns. CAUTION: TERMINATION COLLAR (SPARK ARRESTER) IS MANDATORY. Refer to NFPA 211 (USA) or CSA B365 (Canada) for rules for the distance of exit terminal from windows and openings. The exit terminal of a mechanical draft system, other than a direct vent appliance shall be located in accordance with the following.

  • Page 10: Vertically With New Chimney System (Refer To Figure 9 - Venting Through Roof)

    VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 9 – Venting through roof) NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.

  • Page 11: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace

    VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE VERTICAL ROOF VENT 18" NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 3" Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR VENT MANUFACTURER'S TOP PLATE or installer to determine its structural integrity. INSTRUCTIONS You must run a pipe from the stove outlet to 18 inches above the top of the chimney.

  • Page 12: Optional Log Set Installation

    OPTIONAL LOG SET INSTALLATION To install the optional log set, you first need to remove the four screws indicated on figure 14. Keep the screws. Locate the two fixation brackets figure 15 that came with your owner’s manual. Fix the two brackets using the same screws you have removed. Lay the log set inside the firebox as shown on figure 16, 17 &...

  • Page 13: Filters Installation And Cleaning

    FILTERS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING The two filters for your convection blowers are supplied with the owner’s manual. Although the filters are not mandatory, they are useful to prevent dust from being dispersed into the room where the stove is located. If you install the filters, please make sure that they are cleaned on a regular basis as per our recommended maintenance schedule.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “-” or “+” button. If fire doesn’t start in 30 minutes, refer to troubleshooting section. UNIT CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the right-hand side of the FP-45 MF. The control panel functions are as follows.

  • Page 15: Mode Switch

    MODE SWITCH • When the mode switch is pressed, the stove will automatically ignite. If the manual mode is selected, the heat level must be selected manually to adjust the stove’s heat output to the desired level. If the thermostat mode is selected, the stove will automatically modulate between the lowest heat level and the heat level selected to keep the room temperature at the thermostat’s setting.

  • Page 16: If The Stove Runs Out Of Pellets

    IF THE STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools down. This will take a few minutes. After the stove’s components stop running, a warning message will appear To restart, press the “RESET”...

  • Page 17: Operating The Stove Using A Thermostat

    Thermostat terminal efficiency from you FP-45 MF. The thermostat should be mounted 50 inch from the floor on a wall located 15 to 20 feet from the stove. You should avoid an installation directly in front of the stove to avoid cycling.(See figure 21)

  • Page 18: Operating Safety Precautions

    OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove.

  • Page 19: Maintenance

    ASH REMOVAL WALL The FP-45 stove has an ash drawer located under the firebox. To remove ashes: Make sure fire is out and the firebox is cool. Open the door and remove the baffle from the firebox. Close the door.

  • Page 20: Vaccum Use

    CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your FP-45 stove is designed with a built-in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove accumulated ash on the tubes. Slide the cleaning rod back and forth two or three times from front to back (refer to figure 36). When finished, push the cleaning rod back in, behind the louvers.

  • Page 21: Chimney Cleaning

    CHIMNEY CLEANING Creosote Formation – When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the relatively cool chimney flue in a newly started or a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When your stove acts up, your first reaction may be to call for help This guide may save you time and money by enabling you to resolve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect.

  • Page 23: Stove Shuts Off And Shows Warning Code "E

    STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “E” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is empty. Refill the hopper. The burn pot holes are blocked. Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly. The air damper is open too much for the low feed setting. If the stove is on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way.

  • Page 24: Stove Feeds Pellets, But Will Not Ignite And Shows Warning Code "L

    STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “L” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Adjust the air supply to the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. Once there is a flame, the damper can be adjusted to the desired feed setting.

  • Page 25: Stove Stops Feeding Pellets And Shows Warning Code "H

    STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “H” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: One of the two L-250 automatic high temperature switch has The L-250 automatic high temperature switch is located on the tripped. auger housing top and bottom It will send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats.

  • Page 26: Glass Soots Up Very Fast

    GLASS SOOTS UP VERY FAST FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Stove or vent pipe is clogged, which restricts airflow through the burn pot. Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual.

  • Page 27: Warning Codes

    SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your FP-45 may emit a faint wood-burning odor. If this increases beyond normal, or if you notice an unusual soot build-up on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. All joints should be properly sealed. Also clean your stove, following...

  • Page 28: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM THERMOSTAT HOPPER LID TERMINALS SWITCH N.O. N.O. CONTROL BOARD THERMISTOR L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) FRAME GROUND L-250 RESET N.C. AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. AUGER IGNITER MOTOR L-250 COMBUSTION/EXHAUST N.C. BLOWER F-160 N.O. CONVECTION BLOWER HIGH TEMPERATURE AUGER SWITCH L-250...

  • Page 29: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized FLAME Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART # Airflow Pressure Switch 44029 Air Switch Hose 49004 Auger Motor 44038 Burn Pot...

  • Page 30: Appendix A - Horizontal And Vertical Vent Chart

    APPENDIX A - HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART If you plot your venting Possible Vertical system configuration on vent length (feet) this chart, your wall or roof termination should be within the grid. Possible Horizontal vent length (feet) Let’s imagine an installation consisting of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total distance of 8 feet. This horizontal run is followed by a Tee and a 6-foot vertical rise.

  • Page 31: Flame Limited Lifetime Warranty

    FLAME LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your FLAME dealer.

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