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Flame FP-35 Owner's Manual

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FREESTANDING & FIREPLACE INSERT
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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.
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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.
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Save these instructions.
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Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those
areas.
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This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
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It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advices.
Professional installation is highly recommended
MODEL FP-35
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
Quebec City (Quebec)
CANADA
45267

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  • Page 1 MODEL FP-35 FREESTANDING & FIREPLACE INSERT OWNER’S MANUAL • 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.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the FP-35 pellet stove & insert. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly; 2) Operate it correctly;...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    • • The stove will not operate during a Do not operate the stove if the flame power outage. If an outage does occur, check becomes dark and sooty or if the burnpot overfills the stove for smoke spillage and open a with pellets.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ..............................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................ 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................4 FREESTANDING INSTALLATION ........................7 FP-35 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE ....................... 7 PREPARATION ..............................7 CLEARANCES ..............................7 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ........................... 8 WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED ......................8 VENTING ................................
  • Page 5 AUGER MOTOR STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND COMES BACK ON ..........29 GLASS SOOTS UP VERY FAST ........................29 FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS ..................29 AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS ........29 WARNING CODES ............................

  • Page 7: Freestanding Installation

    Normally, your dealer will perform these functions. 2" CLEARANCES The FP-35 has been tested and listed for installation in regular and mobile homes.(refer figure 1 & 2) Figure 2 FLOOR PROTECTION: minimum 6” in the front and 6” on each side. The...

  • Page 8: Combustion Air Supply

    VENTING The FP-35 is certified for use with a vent certified to UL-103 or ULC S629M and a chimney type vent certified to UL-641 or ULC-S-609-M89 and ULC/ORD C441-M90, with 3” or 4” inner diameter. In Canada, we recommend that you use a listed pellet vent that meets the ULC S-609-M89...

  • Page 9: Filters Installation And Cleaning

    FILTERS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING The two filters for your convection blowers are supplied with the owner’s manual. Although the filters are not mandatory, they are useful to prevent dust from being dispersed into the room where the stove is located. If you install the filters, please make sure that they are cleaned on a regular basis as per our recommended maintenance schedule.

  • Page 10: Equivalent Vent Lenght (Evl)

    EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restriction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used for longer runs. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length 90 DEGREE ELBOW (EVL).

  • Page 11: Vertically With New Chimney System

    B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 16 – venting on roof) NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a centered 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 12: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace

    VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE VERTICAL ROOF VENT 18" NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 3" Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR VENT MANUFACTURER'S or installer to determine its structural integrity. TOP PLATE INSTRUCTIONS You must run a pipe from the stove outlet to 18 inches above the top of the chimney.

  • Page 13: Insert Installation

    INSERT INSTALLATION INSERT INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE The detailed instructions required to assemble the faceplate are supplied with the faceplate kit. NOTE: Follow pipe manufacturer’s instructions. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified FACEPLATE chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural integrity.

  • Page 14: Clearances

    CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLE SHELF 10 1/2" 11" FLOOR PROTECTION 6" 7" 6" Figure 33 Clearances...

  • Page 15: Operation

    After 2 minutes, when the display turns itself off, the thermostat icon will be displayed at 50% of is brightness. If the flame is too low in the burn or the stove have difficulty to light. Adjust the air supply toward the minimum setting for start-up. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place.

  • Page 16: Unit Controls

    UNIT CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from the panel on the FP-35. The control panel functions are as follows: Note: To display the available functions, just touch the control board at any place Select the desired function *The display will turn itself off after 2 minutes.

  • Page 17: Combex Tm

    Your stove uses a unique patented technology called COMBEX. As opposed to most other pellet stoves, which use only an exhaust blower, your FP-35 uses a motor on which are mounted two housings with impeller blades. One housing serves for combustion, and the other for exhaust.

  • Page 18: Shutdown Procedure

    SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your FLAME stove off is a matter of pressing on the control panel. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level. The stove cannot restart before it has completely shut down.

  • Page 19: Operating The Stove Using A Thermostat

    THERMOSTAT thermostat is very important to obtain the best comfort and efficiency from you FP-35. The thermostat should be mounted 50 inch from the WIRE TERMINAL floor on a wall located 15 to 20 feet from the stove. You should avoid installing directly in front of the stove to avoid cycling.(See Figure 38)

  • Page 20: Operating Safety Precautions

    PLEASE READ THIS! a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly. BAFFLE ASH REMOVAL The FP-35 stove has an ash drawer located under the firebox (not available for insert installation*). To remove ashes: Make sure fire is out and the firebox is cool. MAIN Open the door and remove the baffle from the firebox.

  • Page 22: Vaccum Use

    Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage. CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your FP-35 stove is designed with a built-in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove accumulated ash on the tubes.

  • Page 23: Blowers And Pressure Switch Probe

    PROBE CONNECTOR BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. • Blower Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion/exhaust blower and convection blower. Periodically, the blowers should be cleaned as the ash and dust can impede performance.

  • Page 24: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your FLAME Dealer for repair or replacement. Neither the appliance owner nor any...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When your stove acts abnormally, the first reaction is to get help. This guide may save you time and money by enabling you to resolve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect. You can usually solve problems related to 1 and 2.

  • Page 26: Stove Shuts Off And Shows Warning Code "E

    STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “E” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is empty. Refill the hopper. The burn pot holes are blocked. Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way slide the air supply toward the minimum setting.

  • Page 27: Stove Feeds Pellets, But Will Not Ignite And Shows Warning Code "L

    Adjust the air supply toward the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting. Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube.

  • Page 28: Stove Stops Feeding Pellets And Shows Warning Code "H

    STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “H” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: One of the two L-250 automatic high temperature switches has been The L-250 automatic high temperature switches are located on the top and tripped. bottom of the auger housing They send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats.

  • Page 29: Smoke Smell Coming Back Into The Home

    Start by emptying the hopper. Follow procedure described in warning code temperature shutoff (thermal protector). “E” section #6. GLASS SOOTS UP VERY FAST 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 clogged, which restricts airflow through the burn pot.

  • Page 30: Warning Codes

    WARNING CODES MESSAGE CORRESPONDING WARNING Pressure switch error. L-250 automatic high temperature switches, located under and above the auger. L-250 manual reset high temperature switch, located beside convection blower. Hopper is empty Lighting error. Hopper lid stayed open more than 3 minutes. Inverted polarity in power outlet.(Will not keep the stove from operating) Power outage Igniter fuse blew up...

  • Page 31: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM THERMOSTAT HOPPER LID TERMINALS SWITCH N.O. N.O. CONTROL BOARD DISPLAY BOARD THERMISTOR L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) FRAME GROUND L-250 RESET N.C. AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. AUGER COMBUSTION/EXHAUST IGNITER MOTOR BLOWER L-250 N.C. F-160 CONVECTION N.O.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized FLAME Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART # Airflow Pressure Switch 44029 Air Switch Hose 49004...
  • Page 33 APPENDIX A HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART  If you plot your venting system configuration on this chart, your wall or Possible Vertical roof termination should be vent length (feet) within the grid. Possible Horizontal  vent length (feet) Let’s imagine an installation consisting of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total distance of 8 feet. This horizontal run is followed by a Tee and a 6-foot vertical rise.
  • Page 34 APPENDIX B Fabriquant de poêle international inc. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Stove Builder International Inc. 1700, rue Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 DRAW YOUR INSTALLATION Phone : (418) 527-3060 Fax : (418) 527-4311 1 SQUARE = 1 F00T E-mail : tech@sbi-international.com Web site : www.drolet.ca Installation int.

  • Page 35: Flame Limited Lifetime Warranty

    Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your FLAME dealer.

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