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St. Croix Element-P 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 Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........................4 Installation Check List ....................... 5, 6 Element-P Layout Diagram ......................7, 8 Element-P Dimensions........................9 Approved Installations ........................9 Exhaust Venting: Approved Materials...................10 Venting – Typical PL Vent Components ............... 11 Venting - Determining Materials ................... 12 Venting - Termination Requirements .................13, 14...
  • Page 3 Daily Maintenance (Versa Grate System) ................37-38 Periodic Maintenance....................... 38-40 Yearly Maintenance .........................40, 41 Safe Operation ..........................41 Wiring Schematic...........................42 Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ............... 43-47 Element-P Parts Breakdown ....................48-55 Warranty ............................56 Element-P Info & Notes.........................57 Even Temp, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Waco, NE 68460 EMAIL: info@eventempinc.com...

  • Page 4: General Information

    DEFINITION OF “STOVE” The word “Stove” as used in this manual to describe the Element-P 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. Element-P 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. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page...

  • Page 7: Element-P Layout Diagram

    There are two burn systems used in the Element Series. These systems are interchangeable in the stove body. This Manual covers the Element-P, which uses the Versa Grate System The “Versa Grate System”: A Fully Automatic System that offers Self-Ignition. This system is approved for PFI Premium Pellets only.
  • Page 8 Figure 2 Versa Grate System Approved with PFI Premium Pellets only. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page...

  • Page 9: Element-P Dimensions

    H – Front of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Element-P 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 10: 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. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page...

  • Page 11: 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 Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page 11...

  • Page 12: Venting: Determining Materials

    4. For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required. 5. The exhaust pipe on the Element-P is 3” O.D. to accommodate a pipe adaptor. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page 12...

  • Page 13: 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 Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page 13...
  • Page 14 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. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page 14...

  • Page 15: 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. Element-P Installation and Operation Manual Page 15...

  • Page 16: 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) Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 16...
  • Page 17 (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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 17...

  • Page 18: 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) Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 18...

  • Page 19: 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 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 19...
  • Page 20 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) Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 20...

  • Page 21: 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! Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 21...

  • Page 22: 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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 22...

  • Page 23: Element-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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 23...

  • Page 24: Installation Check

    Do not store pellets within Stove installation clearances or within the space required for ash removal. The Element-P is approved for use with PFI Premium Pellets. Pellets within this category will present variations that may affect the way your stove burns.

  • Page 25: Control Board Features

    - The Stove will not operate during a power failure. Prolonged Power Outages will require the use of a generator to operate the Stove. Control Board Features The Control Board controls all functions of the Element-P by monitoring sensors that are in the system. These sensors serve 2 purposes.

  • Page 26: Pre-Lighting Instructions

    Spring, when constant heat is not needed. 6. Cleaning Cycle. The Element-P only use Programs 3 & 4. These 2 programs have a Cleaning Cycle built into them that allows the unit to drop to the #1 level for 5 minutes on timed intervals.
  • Page 27 Element-P (Programs 3 & 4). Before lighting the stove for the first time, ask your dealer about how to change the program or read the instructions on the following page. The unit is set to the default program, which is program 3. There is no feature to check to see which program is running.

  • Page 28: Lighting Instructions

    Start-Up process. CAUTION: NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE. 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”. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 28...

  • Page 29: 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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 29...

  • Page 30: 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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 30...

  • Page 31: Use Of A Thermostat

    USE OF A THERMOSTAT The Element-P offer the optional feature of thermostatically controlling your new stove. By using a thermostat to control the operation of your Stove you can benefit two ways. First of all, after setting the thermostat to your desired heating needs, the stove will operate accordingly to uniformly maintain your desired temperature setting.

  • Page 32: Thermostat Control & Pilot Settings

    This is to accommodate opening the doors during maintenance. Once the board senses loss of vacuum, the ON/OFF light will start blinking. While the light is blinking the control board will not feed any Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 32...
  • Page 33 Sensor is functioning if you see the small Yellow LED is on. This means the light beam is projected across the stove to the left side where the Reflector is located and reflected back to the sensor without any obstruction in between. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 33...
  • Page 34 This switch does not trigger a Diagnostic Code. Do not bypass the hopper lid switch. “Internal Alarm” - When the control board becomes unresponsive, the control board is in Internal Alarm. The control board has sensed one of the Safety sensors. This may cause the unit Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 34...

  • Page 35: Element-P Maintenance

    WARNING: The Element-P 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 Element-P. Element-P Maintenance NOTE: WHEN YOU FIRST OPERATE THE STOVE, CHECK TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING.

  • Page 36: Versa Grate System

    Fuel. Poor quality fuel will require more frequent cleaning of the Versa Grate System shown in figure 24. 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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 37...

  • Page 38: Periodic Maintenance

    3. Pull the Ash Shaker Rod (See figure 25) several times back and forth to shake the ashes down into the Ash Pan. 4. Clean-Out Ports. The Element-P has 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox. Remove covers and clean regularly.
  • Page 39 6. Exhaust System. See Figure 26 and 27 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 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 39...

  • 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. Element-P Installations and Operations 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. Element-P Installations and Operations 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. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 42...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions

    Please read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions When first starting your Element-P the auger tube is empty and this will delay feeding fuel to the burn pot. This will in some cases prevent the Stove from starting.
  • Page 44 Carefully slide the lenses out of their brackets and clean with glass cleaner and slide back into the brackets. Use Caution when touching the sensor. It may knock the sensor out of alignment. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 44...
  • Page 45 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 46 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 31 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 46...
  • Page 47 12. Are there Cycle Time adjustments on the Control Board for different types of fuel? Answer: There are 4 individual programs on the control board; each has a different Cycle time. The Element-P only uses Program 3 and Program 4 Your Element-P has been factory set to Program 3.

  • Page 48: Element-P Parts Breakdown

    PARTS LAYOUT Figure 34 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 48...
  • Page 49 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 35 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 49...
  • Page 50 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 36 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 50...
  • Page 51 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 37 Figure 38 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 51...
  • Page 52 Sensor System Figure 39 Versa Grate Motor Assembly Figure 40 Figure 41 Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 52...
  • Page 53 Figure 42 Figure 43 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 80P31008-R ASH DOOR HANDLE 80P54243-R ASHPAN WELDMENT 80P54220-R SPARK ARRESTOR PAD 80P54185-R ASHLIP WELDMENT 80P52948-R DOOR ASSEMBLY - COMPLETE 80P54221-R LOUVER BOX WELDMENT Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 53...
  • Page 54 TERMINAL BLOCK 80P52978-R VERSA GRATE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 80P30809-R GLASS RETAINER 80P30807-R RIGHT ANGLE SENSOR BRACKET 80P54205-R ADJUSTABLE SENSOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY 80P30948-R PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR 80P30962-R SENSOR GLASS 80P52955-R BUSHING BRACKET ASSEMBLY 80P20168-R COMBUSTION FAN GASKET Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 54...
  • Page 55 10 - 24 X 3/8" BUTTON SOCKET CAP SCREW 80P53677-R MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY 8X1/2HWHTEK-B #8 X 1/2" HWH TEK SCREW - BLACK 80P52947-R DOOR WELDMENT 80P52375-R DOOR GLASS 80P20022-R GLASS GASKET – 44” 80P52357-R GLASS RETAINER Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 55...

  • Page 56: Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 56...

  • Page 57: Element-P Info & Notes

    Draft Trim: Circle one (See point 4 on page 26) LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 APPROVED FUEL: PFI PREMIUM PELLETS PROGRAM: Circle one (see Figure 19 on page 27) Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information: Element-P Installations and Operations Manual Page 57...

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