Breckwell Classic Cast SPC4000 Owner's Manual

Breckwell Classic Cast SPC4000 Owner's Manual

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C l a ss i c C a st SPC 4 0 0 0
Cla ssi c Cast SPC4 000
OW NER 'S M ANUAL
OWN ER ' S M AN U AL
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.
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.
Save these instructions.
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards.
The French version is available for download from the site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Breckwell
227 Industrial Park Road
P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(800) 750-2723 • www.breckwell.com
10/2013
852020C-1904E

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  • Page 1 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Certified to comply with 2015 particulate emissions standards. The French version is available for download from the site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/ La version française est disponible pour téléchargement à partir du site Breckwell: http://www.breckwell.com/ Breckwell 227 Industrial Park Road P.O.
  • Page 2: Information Importante

    IN TR OD U C TION INT ROD UCT I ON This manual describes the installation and operation of the Breckwell, SPC4000 wood heater. This heater meets the 2015 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's crib wood emission limits for wood heaters sold after May 15, 2015.
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SA FETY PR E C A U TION S SAFET Y PRE C AU TION S Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your unless instructions are given in this manual.
  • Page 4: Installation

    IN S TAL L ATION IN S TA LL AT IO N SPECIFICATIONS Width: 25 ¼” Height: 29 ½” Depth: 24 ¼” Weight: 340 lbs. Flue size: 3” or 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 40 lbs. (this can vary widely depending on pellet size, length, and diameter) EPA status: exempt Burn time: 1 lb.
  • Page 5: Combustion Air Supply

    IN S TAL L ATION INS TAL LAT ION COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air. A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either fl exible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to fi gure 4). A rodent guard (minimum ¼”...
  • Page 6: Equivalent Vent Length (Evl)

    IN S TAL L ATION INS TAL LAT ION EQUIVALENT VENT LENGTH (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation (both with inserts and freestandings), the more restriction there is in the system. There- fore, larger diameter pipe should be used. •...
  • Page 7: Vertically Into Existing Chimney System

    IN S TAL L ATION INS TAL LAT ION VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 7) NOTE: See “VENTING” and follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a center 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 8: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace

    IN S TAL L ATION INS TAL LAT ION VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: See “VENTING” and follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualifi ed chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth.
  • Page 9: Electrical Installation

    IN S TAL L ATION INS TAL LAT ION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This stove is provided with a 6-foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove. We recommend connecting to a good quality surge protector that is plugged into a standard three-prong, 120V, 60 Hz electri- cal outlet.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OP E R ATION OPERATI ON PANEL CONTROLS (See Figure 12) The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the furnace. The control panel functions are as follows. ON/OFF SWITCH • When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other fi restarter is necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached.
  • Page 11: Proper Fuel

    OP E R ATION OP E RAT IO N PROPER FUEL This heater is designed to burn only PFI Premium grade pellets. This appliance can also burn pellets rated as standard after May 16, 2015 DO NOT BURN: Garbage; Lawn clippings or yard waste; Materials containing rubber, including tires;...
  • Page 12: Damper Control

    OP E R ATION OP E RAT IO N THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER Fill hopper and clean burnpot. Press “Power” button. Make sure light is on. The damper should be completely closed or open no more than ¼” during start-up. This will vary depending on your installation and elevation.
  • Page 13 OP E R ATION OPERATI ON RE-STARTING A WARM STOVE If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is still warm, the “on/off” button must be held down for 2 seconds. IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fi...
  • Page 14: Operating Safety Precautions

    OP E R ATION OP E RAT IO N OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing, and furniture away. Contact may cause skin burns. If you notice a smoldering fi re (burnpot full but no visible fl ame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in fi rebox, im mediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it.
  • Page 15: Thermostat Installation

    TH ER M OSTAT IN STAL L ATION THERMOSTAT INS TAL LATI ON NAL THERMOSTAT OPTIO A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature auto- matically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fi xed wall mount or a hand held model can be used.
  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAIN TEN A N C E MAINTE NA NCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS. NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT. NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly.
  • Page 17 MAIN TEN A N C E MAINTE NA NCE CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your stove is designed with a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. This should be used every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the tubes, which reduces heat trans- fer on this furnace.
  • Page 18: Chimney Cleaning

    MAIN TEN A N C E MAINTE NA NCE CHIMNEY CLEANING Creosote Formation – When any wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue or a newly started fi re or from a slow-burning fi...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting Guide

    TR OU BL E SH OOTIN G GU ID E TROUBLES HOOTI NG GUID E When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the fi rst reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself.
  • Page 20 TR OU BL E SH OOTIN G GU ID E TROUBLES HOOTI NG GUID E STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting.
  • Page 21: Smoke Smell Coming Back Into The Home

    TR OU BL E SH OOTIN G GU ID E TR OUBLE S HO OT IN G GUI DE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup. In some situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place.
  • Page 22 TR OU BL E SH OOTIN G GU ID E TR OUBLE S HO OT IN G GUI DE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Fuse on control board blew Remove the control board.
  • Page 23: Smoke Smell Or Soot Build-Up

    TR OU BL E SH OOTIN G GU ID E TROUBLES HOOTI NG GUID E • GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE • 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 dirty, which...
  • Page 24: Electrical Diagram

    EL EC TR IC A L D IA GR AM ELECTRIC A L DI A GRA M...
  • Page 25: Replacement Parts

    R EPL AC E MEN T PARTS REPLACE ME NT PARTS To replace components contact your dealer or order directly from the appliance manufacturer. Never use substitute materi- als. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART# Pressure Switch...
  • Page 26: How To Order Replacement Parts

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information as shown in this list: The part number _______________________ The part description ____________________ The model number ______________________ The serial number ______________________ United States Stove Company 227 Industrial Park Road South Pittsburg, TN 37380 (800) 750-2723 www.breckwell.com...
  • Page 27 You may use an envelope if you choose. You may register online by going to www.breckwell.com All information submitted will be kept strictly confi dential. Information provided will not be sold for advertising purposes.
  • Page 28   Fold Here Fold Here Fold Here PLACE STAMP HERE United States Stove Company P.O. Box 151 South Pittsburg, TN 37380...

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