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Ashby-MF Insert
"Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this Multi-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-MF Insert "Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this Multi-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 ......................24 Ashby-MF Operation ........................25 Preventing Chimney Fires....................25 Approved Fuels ...........................25 Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distiller’s Grain ..........25-27 Installation Check .........................27, 28 Pot Side Shields and Ash Pan Location ..................28 Control Board Features ......................29-30 Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 3 Periodic Maintenance......................43-46 Yearly Maintenance ......................46-47 Safe Operation ..........................47 Wiring Schematic........................48 Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ............49-52 Parts Breakdown (Multi-Fuel Pot & Common parts) ............53-54 Warranty .............................55 Ashby-MF Info & Notes ......................56 EMAIL: support@stcroixstoves.com WEB ADDRESS: www.stcroixstoves.com Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 4: General Information
Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the Ashby-MF, Even Temp Company grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation of the Ashby-MF and assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential damages. MANUFACTURED FOR: Even Temp Inc., Hwy 34, Waco, NE, 68467, Phone: 1-402-728-5255 Ashby-MF 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-MF 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-MF Insert...
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Page 7: Ashby-Mf Layout Diagram
This Manual covers the ASHBY-MF, which uses the Multi-Fuel Burn System The Multi-Fuel Burn System is the St. Croix Patented “Clinker Removal System”. This burn pot allows the clinker to be removed without loosing the fire in the pot. This eliminates the need of having to constantly re-light the Ashby-MF after removing the clinker. - Page 8 Figure 2 Ashby-MF inserts built after the 2015 NSPS are approved for the following Fuels: Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distillers Grain Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 9: Ashby-Mf Dimensions, Location & Clearances
INSERT DIMENSIONS The Bolt-On Ashpan is required for the Ashby-MF Figure 3 Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 10: 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-MF Insert... -
Page 11: 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 12. -
Page 12: Installing As A Zero-Clearance Unit
Installing as a Zero-Clearance unit Figure 7 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 7 above. The framing dimensions listed above are based on using 4x8x16 block. -
Page 13: 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 8. Figure 8 Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 14: Exhaust Venting
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. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 15: 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-MF Insert... -
Page 16: 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 all Ashby-MF’s is 3” O.D. to accommodate a pipe adaptor. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 17: Venting: Termination Requirements
10. Figure 9 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-MF Insert... - Page 18 50000 BTU/Hr shall be located not less than 12” from the opening. Figure 10 9” (229 mm) ABOVE, BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent. Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 19: 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-MF Insert... -
Page 20: Venting - Into An Existing Chimney
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-MF Insert... - Page 21 Figure 13 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-MF Insert...
- Page 22 (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-MF Insert...
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Page 23: 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-MF Insert... -
Page 24: 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 12. -
Page 25: Ashby-Mf Operation
SHELLED CORN - Shelled corn must be 15% or less moisture content. The keys to satisfactory performance are: proper operation of the stove, diligent maintenance and burning only dry, clean, quality corn. Corn dust must be screened prior to using. Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 26 If an excessive amount seems to be blowing out of the pot, adjust the damper by closing it a small amount at a time. (Read the section covering the Combustion Air Damper on page 33 - 35) Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 27: Installation Check
- Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary. - 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 Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 28: Pot Side Shields And Ash Pan Location
Ashpan door. 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. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 29: 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-MF Insert... -
Page 30: Pre-Lighting & Lighting Instructions
Program 2 is for adjusting for variations that occur within the approved fuels for this unit. Ask your dealer before using this Program in your unit. Program 2 is for “Tweaking” the unit for different fuel and installation conditions. Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 31 When lighting your Stove for the first time the auger tube will be empty, it helps to hold the Auger Button in until you hear fuel drop into the burn pot. 1. Make sure there is corn in the hopper. Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 32: Shutting Off The Insert
See figure 20 for initial damper settings for your fuel. The damper will most likely only need a small adjustment during the break-in period. Break-in requires the burning 15 bags of fuel or a continuous burn for two weeks. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 33: Flame Pattern Characteristics
At the other end of the spectrum; an extremely brisk flame which blows large pieces of live coal out from the 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. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 34: Initial Damper Settings
Corn will tend to stick together in a clump in the burn pot if the corn feeds in faster than it’s burning. 3. Overloaded burn pot. If the corn forms a clump in the burn pot it chokes off the airflow and the pot will overload and slowly the fire will die out. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 35: Use Of A Thermostat
Secondly, the fuel consumption is being optimized, which ultimately results in lowering your seasonal heating costs. While the room temperature remains cooler than your desired thermostat setting, the stove will operate at any of the 5 HEAT ADJUST selector positions. Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 36 Remember: Choosing a lower Pilot setting may require the Draft Fan Voltage or the Damper to be fine-tuned to match the lower feed rate. Monitor how the Ashby is operating after a change is made and adjust the damper or Combustion Fan voltage if needed. Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 37: Diagnostic Features
Many times, the cause of this is a change in the vacuum inside the firebox. This may be caused by excessive wind or by opening the Firebox door. The control board will monitor the vacuum switch and resume normal operation if the vacuum returns to normal. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 38: Safety Features
Be sure the lid closes completely when refilling the hopper or the unit will shut down 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 Furnace. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 39: Ashby-Mf Maintenance
Daily Maintenance – Ashby-MF with the Multi-Fuel Pot Example of Schedule for dropping Clinkers and Ash from burn pot: This may be required more than once a day, depending on the burn rate of the unit and the quality of the fuel used. Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 40 Removing the clinkers from the ash pan (if needed), b. Dropping the clinker from the burnpot, c. Cleaning the heat exchange tubes. d. Cleaning the glass. Figure 22 shows the position of the slide-out bottom and the coal rake during normal operation of the burn pot. Ashby-MF Insert...
- Page 41 Step 2 - The Ash Pan. Make sure the Ashpan is not too full to receive a clinker. If the Ashpan is too full, the clinker may not drop all the way through. This will not allow the Slide-Out Bottom to be closed. If this happens, empty the Ashpan and restart the unit. Ashby-MF Insert...
- Page 42 There are 2 things to keep an eye on during the cleaning process. a. If the ash pan door or firebox door were left open for more than 60 seconds the Insert will flash a Vacuum error (#2 LED). Simply Press the On/Off switch once to cancel the alarm Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 43: Periodic Maintenance
Coal Rake to slide out of the burn pot. Remove the screw that holds the burn pot in place and lift the pot out of the insert. To remove the Slide-out Bottom remove the lower panel and open the firebox ash pan door. Slide the bottom out of the insert. Ashby-MF Insert... - Page 44 3. Clean Out Ports. The Ashby-MF Insert has 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox. Remove covers and clean regularly. Figure 27 Figure 27 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 45 Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Ashby-MF 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. Figure 29 Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 46: Yearly Maintenance
5. The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually. (See figure 30 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-MF Insert... -
Page 47: Safe Operation
4. Do not Overfire this unit by tampering with the controls on the unit. Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 48: Wiring Schematic
2 Amp with out the igniter running. The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp. A dedicated circuit for the Insert is recommended. CAUTION: The electrical components of the Ashby are not owner serviceable. Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 49: 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, we need to figure why the Insert went out. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 50: Yearly Maintenance
Solution: 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 51 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 33 Ashby-MF Insert...
- Page 52 Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Insert. The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating. Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Insert. The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating. Figure 34 Ashby-MF Insert...
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Page 53: Parts Breakdown (Multi-Fuel Pot & Common Parts)
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-MF Insert... - Page 54 LEFT DECORATIVE GRILL 80P53770 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-MF Insert...
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Page 55: Warranty
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations of implied warranties; therefore the limitations of exclusions set forth in this warranty may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights, which vary from state to state. Ashby-MF Insert... -
Page 56: Ashby-Mf Info & Notes
Draft Trim: Circle one (See point 4 on page 30) LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 FUEL: Circle One CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLERS GRAIN PROGRAM: Circle one (see Figure 18 on page 31) Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information: Ashby-MF Insert...
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