2 Introduction The Surefire 512 Stove Sentry is an innovative power station specifically designed to operate wood pellet stoves and coal stoker heaters. When properly installed, it will provide the user many years of service, and will render the user's heating appliance immune to power failures. To ensure that the Surefire 512 is optimally used and properly connected, the user should take time to read this instruction manual and follow its directions.
5 Battery Considerations Battery Selection Given a fixed output power requirement, the operating time that the Surefire 512 will provide in the absence of electricity, is determined only by the size and condition of the battery. It is important for the user to select a deep cycle, sealed, and maintenance free type, such as a marine battery.
B) Dry - In a location where no liquids, (water or other chemicals) can drip or splash onto the unit. C) Safe- Do not install the Surefire 512 in the same compartment as batteries or any flammable liquids such as gasoline or kerosene. (Some batteries, while being charged, can emit small amounts of hydrogen gas requiring the battery to have some ventilation.) D) Ventilated - Do not block either the fan or the exit air ports of the...
7 Connections (See Above) 7.1 Initial hookup procedure After having properly secured the Surefire 512 to its mounting surface, follow the procedure below to connect the unit to the stove / heater and to the battery. Step 1 Turn the on/off rocker switch to the off position. Step 2 Connect the battery cables to the battery.
7.2 Installation Test Energize the stove. After allowing it about 15 minutes to heat up, extract the Surefire 512's power cord from the AC wall receptacle to simulate power failure. The stove should continue to operate normally. The fan on the Surefire 512 should be turning and free of air blockage.
Step 4 Disconnect the battery cables. Caution: Make sure that step 2 has been done prior to disconnecting the cables. Step 5 Replace battery. To reconnect the Surefire 512, follow steps 1 thru 6 of 6.1 the initial wiring hookup procedure. 8 Trouble Shooting Guide 8.1 Symptoms and suspected causes are listed below.
Suspected Causes: • Battery is discharged. but shuts off when AC is removed. • On/off switch of Surefire 512 in off position. • Battery not connected. • Surefire 512 has failed. Symptom #4 Battery does not recharge Suspected Causes • Defective Battery •...
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3. Turn thermostat for stove/heater up a few degrees to ensure that the stove controls did not shut down the stove at about the same time the AC cord was unplugged. If the fan on the Surefire 512 is not turning, then perform the following steps: 1.
Step 6. With the lamp on, turn the on/off switch of the Surefire 512 to the on position. Unplug the Surefire 512 from the wall socket but leave the lamp plugged into the Surefire 512. If the lamp stays on then the Surefire 512 is functioning normally and is in the battery back up mode.
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