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FIRST 6 kW
Pellet Stove
Instruction Manual
Read the instructions carefully before installing, operating and maintaining the
equipment. The operating instructions are an integral part of the product.
Mod.942-B

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  • Page 1 FIRST 6 kW Pellet Stove Instruction Manual Read the instructions carefully before installing, operating and maintaining the equipment. The operating instructions are an integral part of the product. Mod.942-B...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Package contents ...................... 4 1.1. Unpacking the stove .................... 4 Safety warnings ......................4 Technical specifications* .................... 6 Installation of the pellet stove ..................7 4.1. Installation requirements ..................8 4.2. Installation of ducts and smoke exhaust systems ............ 8 4.3.
  • Page 3 14.1.2. Cleaning the fume passage First 6kW ............50 14.1.3. Cleaning the fume circuit First 6 kW ............51 Installing and operating with the remote control - “programmable thermostat” (optional) 54 15.1. Installation instructions for the external control unit ..........55 Maintenance Plan and Log ................

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Do not touch the Free-Standing Fire when barefoot or if any part of your body is wet or humid; • Do not tamper with the safety devices or adjustment features without the permission of the REDPOD manufacturer; • Do not cover or reduce the size of the vents at the installation area;...
  • Page 5 • The installation of the Free-Standing Pellet Fire has clearance requirements for proper combustion, so the air tight isolation of the room where the equipment is to be installed or the existence of air extraction sources in the room may prevent the unit from working properly;...

  • Page 6: Technical Specifications

    3. Technical specifications* Characteristics First 6 kW Units Weight Height Width Depth Diameter of the fume discharge pipe Tank capacity Maximum heating volume m³ Maximum overall thermal input Minimum thermal input Minimum fuel consumption 0,68 kg / h Maximum fuel consumption...

  • Page 7: Installation Of The Pellet Stove

    Front Side Back Figure 2 - First 6kW pellet stove dimensions 4. Installation of the pellet stove Before starting the installation, perform the following actions: • Upon delivery, please check the product for completeness and to determine the existence of any signs of damage. Any damages or defects should be accounted for before the unit is installed.

  • Page 8: Installation Requirements

    4.1. Installation requirements The minimum distances from the pellet stove to particularly flammable surfaces are shown in Figure 4. At the top of the stove, it is necessary to keep a minimum distance of 100 cm from the ceiling of the room, especially if they contain flammable material in their composition. The base on which the stove rests must not be made of combustible material (e.g., REVISION HISTORY DESCRIPTION...

  • Page 9: Installation Without Chimney

    • In operating conditions at rated power, it must be ensured that the draught of the combustion gases must cause a depression of 12 Pa, measured 1 meter above the smoke outlet. • The stove can't share the chimney with other equipment. •...
  • Page 10 Figure 6 shows the basic requirements for the installation of the stove's chimney. REVISION HISTORY DESCRIPTION DATE APPROVED NAME DATE REVISI Solid Edge DRAWN João Amaral 08/04/15 DESCRIPTION CHECKED TITLE ENG APPR MGR APPR SIZE DWG NO UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS ARE IN MILLIMETERS FILE NAME: Figura 7- FIRST- a) PT_ES.dft ANGLES ±X.X°...
  • Page 11 Non-compliance with these requirements jeopardises the correct functioning of the stove and the consequent loss of the warranty. Follow the instructions in the diagrams. The stoves operate with the combustion chamber in a depressive state, so it is absolutely necessary to have a smoke evacuation duct that extracts the combustion gases properly.

  • Page 12: Installation With Chimney

    The installation of the unit on locations near kitchen exhaust fans or fume extractors may prevent the unit from operating properly. It is recommended that the unit is disconnected when these extractors are working. 4.4. Installation with chimney As shown in figure 7, the installation of the pellet stove brings the exhaust pipe (with Ø80 mm) directly to the chimney.

  • Page 13: Fuel

    5. Fuel The only fuel that should be used for the operation of the stove is. No other fuel may be used. Use only pellets certified to EN 14961-2 grade A1 with a diameter of 6 mm and a length of between 10 and 30 mm. The maximum permissible humidity for pellets is 8% of their weight.

  • Page 14: Use Of Pellet Stove

    6. Use of pellet stove Recommendations The following points must be checked before starting up the appliance: - Make sure that the stove is correctly connected to the power supply via the 230VAC power cable. Figure 8 - Power connection plug - Check whether the pellet tank is full.

  • Page 15: Remote Control

    Figure 9 - Ambient probe 7. Remote Control 7.1. Infrared Remote Control Figure 10 - Infrared remote control The infrared remote control allows the user to turn the unit on and off, control the fan airflow and increase or decrease the unit's power level. Note: the remote control must be activated on the display, see section 7.3.13.

  • Page 16: Control And Display Panel

    7.2. Control and Display Panel d) Power LED  e) Alarm LED Button no. 3 (selection Button no. 1 Button no. 2 to turn the (selection button): email access unit ON/OFF, reset any errors, button): email access (press during 10 sec) used to confirm menu changes, and (press during 10 sec) used to scroll menus to the right,...

  • Page 17: Display Information Summary

     ● h) When the Timer is enabled, this information appears on the display. Example:  ● h) When the thermostat is enabled, this information appears on the display. Example:  ● 7.3. Display Information Summary 7.3.1. Selecting the Manual or Automatic Mode Display indicating the unit is “Off”.

  • Page 18: Eco Mode

    The set point temperature may vary between 5 to 40ºC.  To change the temperature set point, press the selection buttons (Button no. 2 to decrease the temperature, Button no. 3 to increase the temperature). ° Manu mode: In this mode, the unit will run at the power selected using the selection buttons, which may vary between 1 (minimum operating power) and 5 (maximum operating power).

  • Page 19: Pellet Recipe

    for another present period of time. When the measured room temperature drops to a present value, the unit turns on again at the maximum operating power. This mode is only available in automatic mode. To enable the eco mode, press and hold Button no. 2 for 10 seconds to access the Menu.

  • Page 20: Cleaning

    7.3.5. Cleaning This feature allows you to clean the burning basket manually. To enable cleaning with the unit in OFF mode, press and hold Button no. 2 for 10 seconds to access the Menu. Use this button to scroll the menu until the “limp” option is displayed. Then press On/Off to access the parameter you wish to change.

  • Page 21: Mass Air Flow Sensor (Not Applicable To First Units)

    7.3.8. Mass Air Flow Sensor (not applicable to First units) This function allows you to enable or disable the mass air flow sensor (not applicable to First units). To enable it, press and hold Button no. 2 for 10 seconds to access the Menu.
  • Page 22 • Month To set the Month press the On/Off button to access the month, then press the selection buttons to select the month. Press On/Off to confirm.  • Day of the month To set the day of the month press the On/Off button to access the day, then press the selection buttons to select the day of the month.

  • Page 23: Timer

    • Minutes To set the minutes press the On/Off button to access the minutes, then press the selection buttons to select the minutes. Press On/Off to confirm.  7.3.11. Timer The unit is equipped with a timer that allows the unit to be turned on or off at a specified time.
  • Page 24 • Selecting the daily programme There are 60 daily programmes available (see item 17 in the annexes) on the Timer. To access the programming, select Prog in the "Crono" (Timer) menu. The Crono menu allows the user to set different schedules for each day of the week. ...

  • Page 25: Language

    7.3.12. Language To select the Language, press and hold Button no. 2 for 10 seconds to access the Menu. Use the button to scroll the menu until the “Idio” option is displayed. Press On/Off to access the parameter you wish to change. Use the selection buttons to set the language (Ita –...

  • Page 26: User Info

    Press the selection buttons to enter the code and then press On/Off to confirm.  Note: The password is only provided to the authorised technicians. 7.3.15. User Info This menu contains user information on the Free-Standing Fire unit. To access this information, press and hold Button no.
  • Page 27 This menu shows the unit's operating hours.  This menu shows the type of Free-Standing Fire.  This menu shows the display firmware version.  This menu shows the display code.  This menu shows the circuit board firmware version. ...

  • Page 28: Alarm / Failure / Recommendation List

    This menu shows the phase/status of the free-standing fire  8. Alarm / Failure / Recommendation List Alarm Code Troubleshooting - the worm drive channel is empty - restart the unit Maximum time 900 resistance burnt – replace Ignition failure resistance burning basket...
  • Page 29 Important notice: when triggered, all the alarms above cause the machine to shutdown. When an alarm occurs, the LED begins to flash a red light. The alarm must be reset and the unit restarted. To reset the unit, press the “On/Off” button for 10 seconds until the alarm sounds.

  • Page 30: Columbus Electronics

    To confirm if your equipment is equipped with these electronics, you must check the equipment's serial number and refer to Table 4. Columbus Electronics Equipment Serial Number First 6 kW ≥ 03-20-12425 Table 4 - Serial number with Columbus electronics 9.1. Remote Control...
  • Page 31 1- Keep pressed the 2 buttons (combinations: 1-2, 1-3, 1-4, 2-3, 2-4, 3-4); 2- The led starts blinking quickly; 3- After 10s, the led stays on; 4- After the led is steady stop pressing the buttons in less than 5s; 5- If you don't stop pressing the buttons, the led turns off and the serial number change is not performed (protection for accidental pressure) and the remote is no longer paired with the insert.
  • Page 32 When connecting the equipment to electricity, the device's display indicates the current time and the ambient temperature. In the Input Menu by pressing the key: • "B1" Display user info menus. Exit menus and submenus (1 touch.) Turn the unit on and off (3s) and perform reset/error unlock (3s). •...

  • Page 33: Client Menu

    When the LED indicator in this symbol is active, it means that the ignition resistor is active When the LED indicator of this symbol is active, it means that the equipment has reached the requested set point value When a led indicator of the represented symbols is active, it means that the equipment has an active chrono program...
  • Page 34 • The second variable in the menu is Room Temperature; • Press B1 to continue checking the user information menu, or, do not touch the display to exit. Accessing the Room Temperature User Info Menu • Third menu variable deals with the primary airflow;...
  • Page 35 • The eighth variable in the menu is the product code; • Press B1, or, do not touch the display to exit. Access the User Info Menu Product Code The following table explains the meaning of each of the variables. T.
  • Page 36 • By clicking successive times, it is possible to change the firing power between automatic (controlled room temperature) and manual and in the latter between 1 and 5 being 1 the lowest power highest power; • Do not touch the display for 5 Accessing the Combustion Power Selection Menu seconds to exit and save the new value.
  • Page 37 • correct after previous action the value will be flashing and with B3 and B4 adjust to the new desired value. • In this menu with B3 and B4 you can adjust the number of pellets to feed between (-25%) (+25%), or, do not touch the display Access the Pellet Recipe Adjustment Menu for 5 seconds to exit.

  • Page 38: Submenu

    9.3. Submenu The internal display also has a submenu, although it is limited to accessing some control variables. Function Air Sub-Menu Procedure • In the initial menu you should press B2 and B4 at the same time; • On the screen you can see the first submenu "Air"...
  • Page 39 • In the submenu with B3 and B4 select the sub-menu "Crono" Crono. • Press B2 to validate. Accessing the Chrono Menu • In the "Chrono" menu with B3 and B4 select the "Mode" Sub-Menu. • Press B2 to validate. Access the Modality Menu •...
  • Page 40 • In the "Chrono" Chrono menu with B3 and B4 select the "Prog" (Chrono Program) Sub-Menu. • Press B2 to validate. Accessing the Program Chrono Menu • In the "Chrono" menu, chrono program with B3 and B4, select Daily, Weekly, Weekend (you must...
  • Page 41 IN THE WEEK AND WEEK/WEEKEND MODES, THE EXECUTION OF PROGRAMS FOLLOWS THE SAME LOGIC EXEMPLIFIED ABOVE. Function Date and Time Submenu Procedure • In the initial menu you should press B2 and B4 at the same time; • On the screen you can see the first submenu "Air"...
  • Page 42 • In the submenu with B3 and B4 select the submenu "Lear" synchronize code. • Press B2 to validate. Access the submenu synchronize Code • In the menu "Lear" learn Code and simultaneously with setting the new code in the external command with B1 activate pairing;...

  • Page 43: List Alarms / Faults / Recommendations - Columbus Electronics

    10. List alarms / faults / recommendations – Columbus Electronics Anomalies • Sond Failure to check the probes during the check-up process – • Locked Ignition/OFF dEL – When an external device (e.g. App, or, Chrono remote) tries to deactivate the equipment during the ignition process. The system will only stop when it reaches the Run Mode phase displaying the message Ignition Block.
  • Page 44 Alarm Cause and Resolution Code - Room fan not working - call for service Excess 110 °C, even when - Thermostat defective - call for temperature in Er01 the equipment is off service the pellet tank - Machine with defective ventilation Door open, no depression or...

  • Page 45: Start-Up

    - Check supply voltage with the electric power supplier; - Check simultaneous use of electrical appliances - In case of a short power failure Power supply Power cut for time (<10s) the insert continues to Er15 voltage cut-off longer than 50 min work normally;...

  • Page 46: Stop

    After loading the pellets into the hopper (see chapter 10), press and hold the ON/OFF button for 3s, to start the stove. During the lighting phase, the display will show the message “ENC” until this phase is completed. The pellets are fed through the supply channel to the burning pot (combustion chamber), where they will be ignited using an igniter.
  • Page 47 Before proceeding with the installation of the display should immediately check if the packaging where the display is located is in perfect condition, any damage should be reported and reported before proceeding with its installation. The installer to proceed with the assembly of the display must have available: Wrench Tool Nº...

  • Page 48: Refill The Pellet Tank

    3- Place the display on the back of the machine as shown in Figure 15. To do this, slightly loosen the screws on the back. When tightening the display it may be necessary to make a height adjustment. Re-attaching the worktop to the equipment. Figure 17 - Display mounting Caution: When placing the display, handle it with care as there is a cable from the stove board connected to it.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    14. Maintenance 14.1. Daily maintenance The pellet stove requires careful maintenance (see the maintenance label in item 15). The main care to be taken is the regular cleaning of the ashes in the pellet burning area. This can be done in a practical way with the aid of a simple ash vacuum cleaner. The cleaning operation must be carried out after each firing of approximately 30 kg of pellets.

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Fume Passage First 6Kw

    14.1.2. Cleaning the fume passage First 6kW To perform this cleaning, you must remove the worktop (pull the worktop upwards, spring fit), the side covers and the lower front grille inside the door. To remove these parts, it is necessary to remove some screws. Once the covers have been removed, remove the side and front covers of the combustion chamber, then, using a vacuum cleaner, clean the ash accumulated inside the combustion chamber, if a small brush is necessary to remove the most ingrained ash.

  • Page 51: Cleaning The Fume Circuit First 6 Kw

    14.1.3. Cleaning the fume circuit First 6 kW To perform this cleaning, it is necessary to remove the front vermiculite (refractory material) from the inside of the combustion chamber, remove it from the fittings that are in the smoke deflector, if necessary, remove the side vermiculites. Then remove the smoke deflector, remove its fittings in the holes in the combustion chamber.
  • Page 52 If it is found that the extraction of fumes is not being carried out in the best conditions, we recommend cleaning the extractor by vacuuming its interior. However, it is recommended to carry out this operation at least once a year. To do this, the user must ensure that the machine is disconnected from the power supply.
  • Page 53 a) Cleaning of the carcass b) Cleaning the turbine c) Cleaning the outlet pipe Figure 27 - Cleaning the components of the smoke extractor Important: If the ceramic paper gasket is badly damaged, ask the installer or technical service for a replacement gasket. Glass cleaning The glass may only be cleaned when it is completely cold;...
  • Page 54 15. Installing operating with remote control “programmable thermostat” (optional) The pellet stoves are produced as standard with the display control. Alternatively, the pellet stove can be used with a generic external control (chrono thermostat) or another type of control as long as it is voltage-free contact. To connect the equipment to pellets remotely through a chrono thermostat or thermostat must use the interface (Figure 29-b), it is a plate placed on the back of the stove (Figure 28).

  • Page 55: Installation Instructions For The External Control Unit

    In the case of the wireless remote control, it is necessary to connect the two wires, as shown in the following Figure: Color legend: CN – grey N – black C – brown A - blue Figure 31 - Connecting the wireless remote control In the case of the wired remote control, it is necessary to connect the black and grey wires to the receiver as shown in the following Figure.
  • Page 56 b) Crimple the terminals of the cable that supplies the transmitter with 220V. c) Connect the wires to the ON/OFF contact connector (Figure 32-e); route the wires through the slot on the side of the equipment into the stove (Figure 32- f); d) Mount the interface at the respective stove location and connect the plug of the external control (On/Off contact) to the "remote"...
  • Page 57 e) Connect the interface cable to the electronic board on the communication plug (Servizi 5J). Figure 33 - Installation of the chronothermostat...

  • Page 58: Maintenance Plan And Log

    16. Maintenance Plan and Log To ensure the proper operation of the unit, maintenance operations must be performed, as described in Chapter 10 of this Instruction Manual. There are specific maintenance tasks that must be performed by authorised technicians only. Please contact the person responsible for installing the unit.

  • Page 62: Maintenance Guide Label

    17. Maintenance Guide Label Figure 34 - Maintenance Guide Label Note: The safety warnings sticker label is attached from factory to the unit’s pellet lid, in the Portuguese language. Attached to the manual you will find other language versions of the sticker labels (Spanish, English, French and Italian). If necessary, remove the Portuguese language label and replace it with the label in your country’s language.

  • Page 63: Electrical Diagram Of The Free-Standing Fire Unit

    18. Electrical Diagram of the Free-Standing Fire Unit Figure 35 - Electrical diagram (not applicable to Columbus Electronics) Figure 36 - Electrical diagram (applicable to Columbus Electronics)

  • Page 64: Life Cycle Of A Free-Standing Fire Unit

    (model and serial number). 3. Product warranty terms 3.1 RedPod, responds to the Buyer, for the lack of conformity of the Product with the respective contract of sale, within the following periods:...
  • Page 65 3.5 In order to exercise its rights, and provided that the term indicated in 3.1 is not exceeded, the Buyer must report in writing to RedPod, the lack of conformity of the Product within a maximum period of: 3.5.1 60 (sixty) days after the date on which it has detected it in the case of...
  • Page 66 the purchase invoice of the same or another document demonstrating its acquisition. In any case, the document proving the acquisition of the Product must contain the identification of the Product (as mentioned in point 2 above) and its date of acquisition. Alternatively, and in order to validate the Product Warranty, the PSR - document certifying the commissioning of the machine (when applicable)).
  • Page 67 responsible for it, or alternatively by registering them in the instruction manual in the dedicated section. 3.12 In order to avoid damage to the equipment caused by overpressure, safety elements such as pressure relief valves and / or thermal discharge valves, if applicable, as well as an expansion vessel fitted to the installation, shall be ensured at the time of installation and its correct functioning must be ensured.
  • Page 68 Buyer, and the Buyer shall be responsible for any charges arising therefrom. 3.17 The Warranty is valid for the Products and equipment sold by RedPod solely and exclusively within the geographical and territorial zone of the country where the Product was sold by RedPod.
  • Page 69 4.8. Defects caused by the use of accessories or replacement components other than those determined by RedPod; 4.9. Defects arising from non-compliance with the installation, use and operation instructions or applications not conforming to the intended use of the Product, or from abnormal climatic factors, unusual operating conditions, overload or maintenance or cleaning performed improperly;...
  • Page 70 4.16. The installation of the equipment supplied by RedPod. should contemplate the possibility of their easy removal, as well as points of access to the mechanical, hydraulic and electronic components of the equipment and the installation. When the installation does not allow immediate and safe access to the equipment, the additional cost of access and security will always be borne by the Buyer.
  • Page 71 From the moment they are removed from the equipment, the Parts used are considered as waste. RedPod as a producer of waste in the scope of its activity is obliged by the legislation in force to deliver them to a licensed entity that performs the proper waste management operations under the law and therefore is prevented from giving them another destination, whatever.

  • Page 72: Annexes

    21. Annexes 21.1. Timer weekly programming (not applicable to Columbus Electronics) Daily programming Prog No. Days Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Sat-Sun Note: The Free-Standing Fire unit is enabled in the filled boxes and disabled in the empty boxes.

  • Page 73: Timer Daily Programming (Not Applicable To Columbus Electronics)

    21.2. Timer daily programming (not applicable to Columbus Electronics) Time programming nº Prog Note: The Free-Standing Fire unit is enabled in the filled boxes and disabled in the empty boxes.

  • Page 74: Flow Chart

    21.3. Flow chart Ignition...
  • Page 76 Shutdown...

  • Page 77: Declaration Of Performance

    22. Declaration of performance ECLARAÇÃO DE ESEMPENHO ECLARACIÓN RESTACIONES ECLARATION OF ERFORMANCE ÉCLARATION DE ERFORMANCE ICHIARAZIONE DELLE PRESTAZIONI DD-0043 º Código de identificação único do produto-tipo | Código de identificación único del tipo de producto | Unique identification code of the product type | Le code d'identification unique du type de produit | Codice unico di identificazione del tipo di prodotto –...
  • Page 78 Desempenho declarado | Desempeño declarado | Declared performance | Performance déclarée | Dichiarazione di prestazione Características essenciais | Especificações técnicas harmonizadas | Características esenciales | Essencial Especificaciones técnicas armonizadas | Desempenho | Desempeño | characteristics | Caractéristiques Harmonized technical specifications | Performance | Prestazione essentielles | Caratteristiche Spécifications techniques harmonisées |...
  • Page 79 OK. De acordo com relatório de ensaio | De acuerdo com informe de la prueba | According to the test report | Selons le rapport d’essai | Secondo i rapporto di prova CEE-0008/18-2 A cada 10 m de conduta de fumos De acordo com os requisitos | De acuerdo Resistência mecânica | Resistencia deve ser colocado um suporte de...

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