Operation; Proper Fuel; Pre-Startup Check; Building A Fire - Breckwell P24FSA Owner's Manual

2.5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
This stove is provided with an 8-foot grounded electrical cord
extending from the rear of the stove. This should be connected
to a standard 3 prong 120 volt, 60 hz electrical outlet. Voltage
variations can lead to serious performance problems. The
Breckwell electrical system is designed for 120 volts AC with no
more than 5% variation. National Steelcrafters of Oregon, Inc.
cannot accept responsibility tor poor performance or damage
due to inadequate voltage. If connected to an older two-prong
outlet, a separate ground wire should be run to a proper ground
(refer this to a qualified technician).
2.6 SPECIAL MQ8ILE HOME REQUIREMENTS
Mobile home installations made prior to the initial sale of the
mobile home are governed by US Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) standards. These standards
include the following: a. Stove should be grounded, with #8
copper wire and terminated with NED approved grounding
device; b. Stove should be attached to mobile home during
shipment.
WARNING: Do not install in a sleeping room.
CAUTION: The structural integrity of the mobile home floor,
wall and ceiling/roof must be maintained.
3.0 OPERATION
3.1 PROPER FUEL
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED
WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those 1/4"
or 5/16" in diameter and not over 1" long. Longer or thicker
pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights which prevents
proper pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than pellets is
not permitted. It will violate the building codes for which the
stove has been approved and will void all warranties. The
design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the fire
at a carefully prescribed rate. Any additional fuel introduced by
hand will not increase heat output, but may seriously impair the
stove's performance by generating considerable smoke. Do not
burn wet pellets. The stove's performance depends heavily on
the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands which display
these characteristics:
a. Excess fines—"fines" is a term describing crushed pellets
or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Pellets can
be screened before being placed in hopper to remove most
fines.
b. Binders—Some pellets are produced with materials to hold
them together, or bind them.
c. High ash content—Poor quality pellets will often create
smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for more
frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the burn pot
plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality
pellets could damage the auger. National Steelcrafters of
Oregon, Inc. cannot accept responsibility for damage due to
poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good
quality pellet in your area.
3.2 PRE-START-UP CHECK
Remove extra cost optional imitation log set if in use. Remove
burn pot making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are
plugged. Clean fire box. Then replace burn pot. Clean door
glass if necessary. (A dry cloth or paper towel is usually
sufficient.) Check fuel in hopper and refill if necessary.
NOTE: Hopper capacity is approximately 50-60 lbs. in the
P24FSA and P24FSL; 60-70 lbs. in the P24I.
3.3 BUILDING A FIRE
NOTE: During the first few fires, your stove will emit an odor as
the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to the
metal. Maintaining smaller fires will minimize this. Avoid placing
items on stove top during this period as paint could be affected.
3.31 Using approved fire starter:
a. Check to make sure power cord from stove is plugged in.
b. Push damper control rod (located on left side of stove) all the
way in.
c. Fill burn pot by hand or by pressing "MANUAL FEED" switch
on control panel (see figure 10). Fill to level just below top air
holes. Add approved fire starter (see section 3.92 j), light and
close door. Keep door tightly dosed during operation.
d. Push on/off switch to "on" position. Blowers will come on. Set
fuel control knob to desired setting. Push "Auger" button.
e. After waiting 10-15 minutes, readjust damper (see section
3.6).
NOTE: Auger will not begin feeding pellets until the firebox
reaches a preset temperature level (about 10-15 minutes).
3.32 Using an extra cost optional Hot Rod™ automatic fire
starter:
a. Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
b. Push on/off switch to "on" position.
c. Prime auger by pressing manual feed switch until pellets
start to drop in burn pot.
d. Set fuel control knob to "D" setting.
e. Close damper and press "auger" button.
f. Fire should start within 5 minutes. When fire is well established
pull out damper
g. Wait 15 minutes. Set fuel control and damper to desired
setting.
NOTE: In the event of power failure shut stove "off", wait 15
seconds and repeat startup procedure.
3.4 PANEL CONTROLS
(see figure 10)
The blowers and automatic fuel supply (auger) are controlled
from a panel on the left side of the stove. A hinged door covers
the panel during normal operation. The on-off switch turns the
blowers on. The "auger" button activates the automatic feed
system. When the green light is on, there is power to the auger
circuit. The auger will not begin feeding pellets until the firebox
has warmed up to a preset temperature. In case of a power
outage lasting more than three to six seconds, this button must
be pushed to re-engage the auger. There are six fuel feed
settings. On "LOW", the feed rate is approximately 0.75 to 1.5
lb. per hour. On "MAX" the feed rate is approximately 4.25 to
4.75 lbs. per hour.
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