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Ashby-P Insert
"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."
"Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
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- Page 1 Installation & Operations Manual Ashby-P Insert "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." "Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mobile Home Installation ................... 23 Ashby-P Operation......................24 Preventing Chimney Fires................24 Ashby-P Approved Fuels ................24 Installation Check ..................25 Ashby-P Ashpan Locations................... 26 Control Board Features .................... 27-28 Pre-Lighting Instructions ..................28-29 Lighting Instructions ....................29-30 Ashby-P Insert... - Page 3 Yearly Maintenance ....................42, 43 Safe Operation ......................43 Wiring Schematic......................44 Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ..........45-48 Ashby-P Parts Breakdown ..................49-51 Warranty ........................52 Ashby-P Info & Notes ....................53 EMAIL: support@stcroixstoves.com WEB ADDRESS: www.stcroixstoves.com Ashby-P Insert...
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Page 4: General Information
Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the Ashby-P, Even Temp Company grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation of the Ashby-P and assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential damages. MANUFACTURED BY: Even Temp Inc Hwy 34, Waco, NE, 68467 Phone: 1-402-728-5255 Ashby-P Insert... -
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. Ashby-P Insert... - 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. Ashby-P Insert...
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Page 7: Ashby-P Layout Diagram
This Manual covers the Ashby-P, which uses the Versa Grate System burn system. The “Versa Grate System”. Is a Fully Automatic System that offers Self-Ignition. This system is approved for PFI Premium Pellets. Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 8: Ashby-P Dimensions, Location & Clearances
ASHBY-P DIMENSIONS Figure 2 Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 9: Clearance To Combustibles
The Hearth must extend a minimum of 6” (152 mm) in Front of Unit and beyond each side of the Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening(s). If the hearth is too short a non-combustible Hearth Extension must be installed. Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 10: Approved Installations
Chimney must be listed per UL 127 or ULC S610 standards. 3. As a Zero Clearance Fireplace. When building the unit in as a Zero-Clearance Fireplace, St. Croix factory Built Cabinet, part # 80P54057, must be used. Follow instructions on page 11. -
Page 11: Installing As A Zero-Clearance Unit
Installing as a Zero-Clearance unit Figure 6 When installing the insert as a Zero-Clearance unit, it must be installed into the St. Croix metal cabinet part number 80P54057. The cabinet must be installed on five 4x8x16 concrete blocks as shown in figure 6 above. The framing dimensions listed above are based on using 4x8x16 block. -
Page 12: Surround Instructions
5. Slide the assembled surround around the insert and in front of the fireplace opening. Slowly slide the insert back and insert the side panels into the slot on each side of the surround as shown in Figure 7. Figure 7 Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 13: Exhaust Venting: Approved Materials
“PL vent” or “Single wall vent”. All single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel. NOTE: TYPE “B” GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE ASHBY-P INSERT Examples of venting system components follow: High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential fly ash escaping through joints. -
Page 14: Venting - Typical Pl Vent Components
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 Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 15: Venting: Determining Materials
PL vent elbow (45 or 90 degrees). Note: End caps or elbows must vent exhaust gases away from the building. 4. For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required. 5. The exhaust pipe on the Ashby-P is 3” O.D. to accommodate a pipe adaptor. Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 16: Venting: Termination Requirements
8. Figure 8 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 Ashby-P Insert... - Page 17 50000 BTU/Hr shall be located not less than 12” from the opening. Figure 9 9” (229 mm) ABOVE, BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent. Ashby-P Insert...
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Page 18: Venting: Termination Clearance Requirements
1’ (305 mm) 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. Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 19: Venting - Installations
Outside combustion air may be recommended when certain conditions exist (i.e. negative pressure). A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner, which may also need to be insulated to keep vent system warm in cold chimney environment. Ashby-P Insert Page 19... - Page 20 Figure 12 Positive Connection to an existing Chimney with outside air (optional). The stove may be connected to an existing Class A chimney or a masonry chimney which meets the minimum requirements of NFPA 211. Ashby-P Insert Page 20...
- Page 21 (Masonry Fireplaces or as a built-in Zero-Clearance unit only) ATTENTION: We strongly recommend using a battery backup system if the stove is installed using horizontal venting only. This prevents any smoke from entering your home in the event of a power failure. Ashby-P Insert Page 21...
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Page 22: Outside Combustion Air
Use an elbow or shield to prevent prevailing winds from blowing directly into the outside air intake pipe. 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! Ashby-P Insert Page 22... -
Page 23: Mobile Home Installation
UL 127 or ULC S610 standards. 3. As a Zero Clearance Fireplace. When building the unit in as a Zero-Clearance Fireplace, St. Croix factory Built Cabinet, part # 80P53963, must be used. Follow instructions on page 11. -
Page 24: Ashby-P 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. Ashby-P Insert Page 24... -
Page 25: Installation Check
Do not store bags of pellets directly on concrete. - Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the Stove and Firing Techniques. - Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. Ashby-P Insert Page 25... -
Page 26: Ashby-P Ashpan Locations
The Removable Lower Panel is held in place by Magnets. Simply hold each side of the Panel and lift off of the insert. The 2 small Ash pans are located behind the Ashpan Door. Figure 15 also shows the location of the Igniter that lights the pellets during ignition. Ashby-P Insert Page 26... -
Page 27: Control Board Features
ON Time up or down .25 seconds from the factory setting. Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on (it will flash the new setting). This new setting will stay in memory from this point on. Ashby-P Insert Page 27... -
Page 28: Pre-Lighting Instructions
The unit is set to the default program, which is program 3. There is no feature to check to see which program is running. You must change it to see what program was running and then cycle back through the programs to revert to program 3. Ashby-P Insert Page 28... -
Page 29: Lighting Instructions
Program 3 –LED lights flash three times Program 4 – LED lights flash four times Figure 17 Lighting Your Ashby-P Danger: Risk of Fire or Explosion - Do not burn Garbage, Gasoline, Drain Oil or other Flammable Liquids. Ashby-P Insert Page 29... -
Page 30: Shutting Off The Insert
When the P.O.F. switch drops out, the room fan shuts off and the Combustion fan will run for another 10 minutes and finally shut down completely. NEVER unplug the Stove to shut it off. Doing so may cause smoke to enter the room. Ashby-P Insert Page 30... -
Page 31: Combustion Air Damper - Location And Adjustments
Units connected to a Horizontal Vent system by using the “Zero Clearance Cabinet as shown in figure 6 or vented as shown in figure 13 will require the damper to be open further, start by opening the damper an additional 1/16” to compensate for any restriction due to venting horizontally. Ashby-P Insert Page 31... -
Page 32: Initial Damper Settings
Close the damper 1/16 of an inch at a time until the build-up starts to wipe off easier. Some build up on the glass is normal and should be removed during daily maintenance Ashby-P Insert Page 32... -
Page 33: Use Of A Thermostat
2. Set the HEAT ADJUST selector to a position that will effectively create a rise in room temperature above your thermostat setting. The recommended heat settings while using a thermostat are any Heat Level between 2 through 5. Thermostat Hook-up Figure 20 Ashby-P Insert Page 33... -
Page 34: Thermostat Control & Pilot Settings
(Vacuum) in the firebox of the Insert. If there is no negative pressure, the Insert will go into “Safety shutdown” and the #2 LED will start blinking. (Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information) Ashby-P Insert Page 34... -
Page 35: Safety Features
WARNING: The Insert has been Safety Tested by an accredited, independent laboratory. These safety features are designed to protect life and property. Bypassing these features voids all warranties and the safety listing of the Ashby-P. Ashby-P Insert Page 35... -
Page 36: Ashby-P Maintenance
NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE UNIT THAT IS HOT! The Versa Grate System Figure 21 First, let’s become familiar with the Versa Grate System in a St. Croix Pellet stove. Remember, cleaning frequency may change dramatically from one fuel to another. Pellets with high ash Ashby-P Insert... -
Page 37: Daily Maintenance (Versa Grate System)
The “Grate Weldment” and the “Shaker Plate” may need to be removed for cleaning purposes during the Daily or Periodic Maintenance if the holes have 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. Ashby-P Insert Page 37... - Page 38 Remove the cover to access the small Ashpan door. Behind the door are 2 smaller ash pans used to remove the ashes that accumulate around the burn pot area in the fire box. Figure 23 Ashby-P Insert Page 38...
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Page 39: Periodic Maintenance
Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object (Nail, Drill Bit, etc) to clean out plugged holes. (See Figure 22). The Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes can also be cleaned without removing them by using a small steel brush to clean the holes. Ashby-P Insert Page 39... - Page 40 Clean-Out Ports. The Ashby-P Insert has 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox. Remove covers and clean regularly Figure 24 Figure 24 also shows the location of the Exhaust Tee clean-out rod. The insert has a built in cleanout to be able to vacuum the buildup that accumulates in the vent system from the front of the unit without having to pull the unit from the fireplace.
- Page 41 Fuel with low ash content is recommended. Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Ashby-P Insert to become plugged with fly ash. To remove the baffle, simply lift the baffle up off of the brick and remove from the insert.
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Page 42: Yearly Maintenance
5. The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually. (See figure 27 on the following page) 6. Replace the Door Gaskets if needed. 7. Replace the Ash Pan Door gaskets if needed. 8. Replace the Hopper Lid Gaskets if needed. Ashby-P Insert Page 42... -
Page 43: Safe Operation
Insert. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Do not Overfire this unit by tampering with the controls on the unit. Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater. Ashby-P Insert Page 43... -
Page 44: Wiring Schematic
Wiring Schematic Figure 28 The Electrical Rating of this Ashby-P Insert is: 120 Volt, 60 Hz, 4 Amp with the igniter running and approximately 2 Amp with out the igniter running. The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp. A dedicated circuit for the Insert is recommended. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions
Proof of Fire Switch no longer senses a fire in the Insert. First check to see if there is Fuel in the hopper. If there is fuel in the hopper check the following items to figure why the Insert went out. Ashby-P Insert Page 45... - Page 46 Check the fuse on the back of the control board. Replace with a 125 Volt, 5 Amp fuse. 7. Why is my glass dirty? Normal operation of your St. Croix Insert 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 47 LED’s. The default setting is the center LED. This gives 2 adjustments increasing the voltage (LED’s 4 & 5) and 2 adjustments decreasing the voltage. (LED’s 1 & 2) The voltage is increased or decreased 2.5 volts with each adjustment. Figure 30 Ashby-P Insert Page 47...
- Page 48 Program 1 flashes once, Program 2 flashes twice, Program 3 flashes three times and Program 4 flashes 4 times. Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Insert. The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating. Figure 31 Ashby-P Insert Page 48...
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Page 49: Ashby-P Parts Breakdown
SHAFT/CAGE WELDMENT 80P52953-R VERSA GRATE BRACKET ASSEMBLY 80P50560-R 80P52955-R REAR BUSHING ASSEMBLY 80P53914-R IGNITER TUBE WELDMENT 80P52727-R IGNITER 80P50553-R SPACER 98355A070-R COTTER PIN 80P52038-R SHAKER PLATE 80P53884-R GRATE WELDMENT 80P52954-R FRONT BUSHING ASSEMBLY 80P54123 IGNITER COVER Ashby-P Insert Page 49... - Page 50 DAMPER ROD EXTENSION COLLAR 80P52630-R TERMINAL BLOCK 80P30368-R DAMPER INTAKE EXTENSION ROD 80P52628-R VACUUM SWITCH 80P30457-R VACUUM SWITCH BRACKET 80P30456-R RIGHT CONVECTION FAN 80P53957 RIGHT SIDE PANEL WITH CLINCH STUDS 80P30523 CONTROL BOARD 80P30550 MAGNET BRACKET 80P30553 MAGNET Ashby-P Insert Page 50...
- Page 51 HOT AIR BOX W/ CLINCH STUDS 80P30599 STEEL BRICK PANEL, RIGHT 80P30606 STEEL BRICK PANEL, BACK 80P30362 HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 80P30353 ASH DOOR HINGE BRACKET - LEFT 80P30429 SIDE PANEL - LEFT 80P20183 HANDLE PULL P2-54 Ashby-P Insert Page 51...
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Page 52: Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Ashby-P Insert Page 52... -
Page 53: Ashby-P Info & Notes
Feed Trim: Circle one (See point 4b on page 28) LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 APPROVED FUEL: PFI PREMIUM PELLETS PROGRAM: Circle one (see Figure 17 on page 29) Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information: Ashby-P Insert Page 53...
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