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Breckwell The Solstice Owner's Manual

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The Solstice
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. Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specified in this manual if
more stringent.
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
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by
Breckwell Hearth Products
Arlington, TX
Eugene, Oregon
www.breckwell.com
BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS
07/09

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  • Page 1 The Solstice 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. Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specified in this manual if more stringent.

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Solstice pellet burning stove. You are now prepared to burn wood pellets 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

    (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local over the stove. building officials. Breckwell Hearth Products grants no The exhaust system should be checked, at a warranty, implied or stated, for the minimum, at least twice a year for any build up of installation or maintenance of your stove, soot or creosote.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Opening Door -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Room Air Fan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re-Starting a Warm Stove --------------------------------------------------------------------------- If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Refueling -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breckwell Maintenance Tool ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shutdown Procedure --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Features ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Optional Thermostat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thermostat Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions...

  • Page 5: Specifications

    FOR INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION PLEASE SEE PAGE 9. CLEARANCES The Solstice has been tested and listed for installation in residential and mobile homes. FLOOR PROTECTION: The stove must be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) noncombustible material such as ceramic tile, cement board, brick, 3/8”...

  • Page 6: Combustion Air Supply

    A closeable outside air register can be used in tightly insulated homes. VENTING The Solstice is certified for use with listed TYPE L-Vent, 3” or 4” diameter in size. The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent brand. Class “A” chimney is not required. Refer to the instructions provided by the vent manufacturer, especially when passing through a wall, ceiling or roof.

  • Page 7: Solstice Installation

    INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length (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.  Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of equivalent vent length.
  • Page 8 INSTALLATION VERTICALLY WITH NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN BE USED FOR INTERIOR ROOM INSTALLATIONS (Refer to Figure 6) NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions and minimum clearances. 3” minimum is standard, though depending upon the pipe you purchase the minimum clearance may be more or less than the 3”...
  • Page 9 VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions and minimum clearances. 3” minimum is standard, though depending upon the pipe you purchase the minimum clearance may be more or less than the 3” standard. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition.

  • Page 10: Control Panel Installation

    Do NOT connect the unit to a GFCI socket. Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems. The Breckwell electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more Wiring Harness than 5% variation. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to inadequate voltage.

  • Page 11: Special Mobil Home Requirements

    For installation in a mobile home, an outside source of combustion air must be used (See “COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY”). The Breckwell Solstice must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga. copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.

  • Page 12: Panel Controls

    OPERATION (See Figure 12) PANEL CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the SOLSTICE. The control panel functions are as follows. ON/OFF BUTTON  When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other firestarter is necessary.

  • Page 13: Proper Fuel

    You will have to empty the burnpot plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area.

  • Page 14: Room Air Fan

    Scrape ashes from burnpot. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your Breckwell stove off is a matter of pressing the “On/Off” control panel switch. The red light will go out. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level.

  • Page 15: Optional Thermostat

    A optional thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or Breckwell’s hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode.

  • Page 16: (Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions

    Pellets should be stored in a dry place. The pellets should not be stored within 12” of the stove. DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR BRECKWELL STOVE. NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE- TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP”...

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 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. ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.

  • Page 18: Cleaning

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING Interior Chambers – The two ash doors in the firebox in the Breckwell Solstice can be removed for periodic cleaning (refer to figure 18). These doors allow access to the chamber behind the firebox. Periodically, you must vacuum ashes from this chamber. In some cases you will need to remove creosote, which can accumulate rapidly under certain conditions.

  • Page 19: Chimney Cleaning

    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 Breckwell Dealer for repair or replacement.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems encountered are often the result of only five factors: 1) poor fuel;...
  • Page 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE # 3 (POF) LIGHT FLASHES – One of the thermodisc deactivated or failed to activate on start-up Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) Possible Causes: The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting.
  • Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 23 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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. On the back there is one fuse. If it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit.
  • Page 24 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  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 restricts airflow through the Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the burnpot.

  • Page 25: Smoke Smell Or Soot Build-Up

    SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your Breckwell may emit a faint wood-burning odor. If this increases beyond normal, or if you notice an unusual soot build-up on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. All joints should be properly sealed. Also clean...

  • Page 26: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM FIGURE 21...
  • Page 27 VENT TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS...

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts List

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized Breckwell Pellet Stove 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 # Air Switch C-E-201 Air Switch Hose...

  • Page 29: Warranty

    XCLUSIONS Breckwell will not be liable for consequential or indirect damages to property or persons resulting from use of this product. No other express warranty given and no affirmation of Breckwell or its agents by work or action shall constitute a warranty.

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