Quadra-Fire CASTILE-CSB Owner's Manual

Installation and operation
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Owner's Manual

Installation and Operation

Model:
CASTILE-MBK1
CASTILE-PMH1
CASTILE-CSB
CASTILE-CWL
• Important operating and
maintenance instruc-
tions included.
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flam-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfire - If any external part starts to
glow, you are overfiring. Reduce feed rate.
Overfiring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specified. Failure to comply may
cause house fire.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled
field corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel
voids your warranty.
www.quadrafire.com
CASTILE PELLET STOVE
CAUTION
DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL
Read, understand and
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
Leave this manual with
party responsible for use
and operation.
HOT! DO NOT TOUCH.
SEVERE BURNS MAY RESULT.
CLOTHING IGNITION MAY RESULT.
Glass and other surfaces are hot
during operation and cool down.
• Keep children away.
• CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room as
appliance.
• Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
• Do NOT operate with protective barriers open or
removed.
• Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
combustibles away.
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Consult local building, fire officials or authorities having
jurisdiction about restrictions, installation inspection,
and permits.
250-6422E
R
Portland
Tested and
O-T L
Oregon USA
Listed by
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
CAUTION
September 1, 2008

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  • Page 1: Installation And Operation

    Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Model: CASTILE-MBK1 CASTILE-PMH1 CASTILE-CSB CASTILE-CWL • Important operating and maintenance instruc- tions included. WARNING 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.
  • Page 2: Serial Number

    DANGER: Risk of electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. Replace glass only with 5mm ceramic available from your dealer. To start, set thermostat above room temperature, the stove will light automatically. To shutdown, set thermostat to below room temperature. For further instruction refer to owner's manual.Keep viewing and ash removal doors tightly closed during operation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Castile Pellet Stove Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. Appliance Certifications ...4 B. Mobile Home Approved ...4 C. Glass Specifications ...4 D. Electrical Rating ...4 E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications ...4 Section 2: Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations ...5...
  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    Shipping Weight: 258 lbs *BTU output will vary, depending on the brand of fuel you use in your stove. Consult your Quadra-Fire dealer for best results. NOTE: Hearth & Home Technologies, manufacturer of this appliance, reserves the right to alter its products, their specifications and/or price without notice.
  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Castile Pellet Stove Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations Installation and service of this appliance should be performed by qualified personnel. Hearth & Home Technologies recommends NFI certified profession- als, or technicians supervised by an NFI certified professional.
  • Page 6: Tools & Supplies Needed

    • Do NOT Overfire Or any such action that may cause a fire hazard. Page 6 Castile Pellet Stove D. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List Place the appliance in a location near the final installation area and follow the proce-...
  • Page 7: Appliance Dimensions

    Castile Pellet Stove Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 23-5/8 in. (651mm) 11-13/16 in. (300mm) 28-7/16 in. (722mm) 24-3/4 in. (629mm) 23-1/4 in. (591mm) Figure 7.2- Front View Figure 7.1 - Top View 30-5/16 in. (770mm) 27-15/16 in. (710mm) 4-1/4 in.
  • Page 8: Clearances To Combustibles

    Back of Top Vent Adapter NOTE: Inches Millimeters • • • Inches Millimeters 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Inches Millimeters Inches 10-3/8 9-1/8 WARNING Fire Risk. Comply with all minimum clearances to combustibles as specified. Failure to comply may cause house fire.
  • Page 9: Hearth Requirements

    Castile Pellet Stove C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) Use a non-combustible floor protector, extending beneath appliance and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. Measure front distance “M” from the surface of the glass door. Hearth Pad Requirements...
  • Page 10: Section 4: Vent Information

    Vent surfaces get HOT, can cause burns if touched. Noncombustible shielding or guards may be required Page 10 Castile Pellet Stove B. Venting Termination Requirements CAUTION Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed area such as a carport, garage, attic, crawl space, under a...
  • Page 11: Equivalent Feet Of Pipe

    Castile Pellet Stove C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. See Figure 11.1 Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculaton 2 ft.
  • Page 12: Section 5: Venting Systems

    All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference. 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Maximum September 1, 2008...
  • Page 13: Through The Wall

    Castile Pellet Stove B. Through The Wall Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 12 inches. (305mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home instal- lations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes.
  • Page 14: Vertical

    Clean-out Cover 2 in. (51mm) minimum 6 in. (152mm) minimum Figure 14.2 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove We recommend a minimum of 60 in. (1524mm) vertical, however above the eave is preferred. Both installations are approved for mobile home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L”...
  • Page 15: Masonry

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Masonry Figure 15.1 F. Alternate Masonry 6 in. (152mm) minimum Figure 15.2 September 1, 2008 WARNING Fire Hazard Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 •...
  • Page 16: Section 6: Mobile Home

    Installation must comply with Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24. WARNING Never install in a sleeping room. Page 16 Castile Pellet Stove CAUTION Maintain structural integrity of mobile home: • Floor, wall, ceiling and/or roof. Do NOT cut through: •...
  • Page 17: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up

    1. Figure 17.1 shows bottom of convection blower mount and pre-cut air vent opening for reference only. Air chan- nel should be mounted with stove in upright position. 2. Align hooks in air channel with slots in convection blower mount and ash box, Figure 17.2. Push up and slide for- ward.
  • Page 18: Leg Leveling System

    1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 18.1. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the stove firebox. 2. Slide assembled nuts and bolts into slots on legs with the nuts on the bottom. Figure 18.2. Use a 5/32 in.
  • Page 19: Log Set Placement

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. 4 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. Open the hinged cast face and open the glass door assembly. 2. To position the logs, place the right rear log as shown in Figure 19.1.
  • Page 20: Thermostat Installation

    There is a 4 screw terminal block located on the back lower right corner of the stove directly above the power cord inlet. The center 2 screws are for the thermostat wires.
  • Page 21: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    Castile Pellet Stove Operating Instructions A. Fuel Size And Material 1. Wood Pellets Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content.
  • Page 22: Before Your First Fire

    Adjust the heat output control switch to the desired setting. Figure 22.1 Page 22 Castile Pellet Stove E. Fire Characteristics A properly adjusted fire with the heat output control switch set on “high” has a short active flame pattern that extends out of the firepot approximately 4 inches (102mm).
  • Page 23: Ignition Cycles

    Castile Pellet Stove G Iginition Cycles 1. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the fire starts. 2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after your appliance has reached the set temperature on the “high”...
  • Page 24: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    firepot. Clinkers may have to pushed out of firepot with firepot scraper tool or other means. Reduce feed rate using feed rate adjust- ment control rod located inside hopper. 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Corrective Action September 1, 2008...
  • Page 25 Castile Pellet Stove Symptom Slow or smoky start-up Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. (Cont’d) Feed system fails to Out of fuel. start. #2 snap disc may be defective. Vacuum switch not closing. No vacuum. Feed system jammed or blocked. Feed spring not turning with feed motor.
  • Page 26 See page 30 for detailed instructions for “High Ash Fuel Content Management” Check connections on thermocouple or replace if defective. A flashing yellow light on the control box indicates a problem with the thermocouple. Replace control box. 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Corrective Action September 1, 2008...
  • Page 27: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedures

    Castile Pellet Stove Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure CAUTION Shock and Smoke Hazard • Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and exhaust blower must be off. Now you can unplug appliance before servicing. • Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging.
  • Page 28 • Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid. • Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Page 28 Castile Pellet Stove 4. Cleaning Ash Pan • Frequency: Weekly or every 5 bags of fuel •...
  • Page 29 Castile Pellet Stove Heat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning Rods Figure 29.1 8. Cleaning Beneath Heat Exchanger • Frequency: Monthly or after burning 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been unplugged and the exhaust blower is off b.
  • Page 30 By: Qualified Service Technician / Homeowner The convection blower is located at the bottom rear of the stove. It is house inside the screen box. See page 31 for detailed instructions on removing the blower. The blower has two impellers, one on each side of the motor.
  • Page 31: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

    Castile Pellet Stove C. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds more than half way up the firepot. • By: Homeowner Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and clinkers.
  • Page 32: Combustion Blower

    Remove 7 screws from the back screen and pivot the top of the screen toward you leaving the bottom attached to stove. Figure 32.1. d. Remove 2 screws to remove the thermostat block and disconnect the 2 yellow wires.
  • Page 33: Igniter Replacement

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Igniter Replacement gniter ra ket h m S re Figure 33.1 a. Turn down thermostat, let the appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing. b. Open the ash door and remove the ash pan. Remove the left side panel by loosening 2 screws (do not remove) and pull side panel away.
  • Page 34: Glass Replacement

    Figure 34.1. Rope Retainer Glass Figure 34.1 Page 34 Rods Slide top end in first Crimped end at the bottom Crimped end must be parallel with the glass 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove September 1, 2008...
  • Page 35: Section 12: Reference Material

    Castile Pellet Stove Reference Materials A. Component Function 1. Control Box a. The control box is located on upper right side of appliance, behind the right side panel and above the vacuum switch. b. There is a light located inside of the control box. The...
  • Page 36 firebox door is open. 20. Wiring Harness See Figure 36.1 below. FEMALE MALE THERMOS TAT BLOCK VACUUM SWITCH RESET BUTTON 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove CAPACITOR FEED SNAP MOTOR DISC #2 SNAP CONVECTION DISC #1 BLOWER COMBUSTION BLOWER...
  • Page 37: Component Locations

    Castile Pellet Stove B. Component Locations Combustion Feed Motor Figure 37.1 Figure 37.2 Figure 37.3 September 1, 2008 Blower Convection Blower 10 Heat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning Rods Red Call Light is located on top of unction Box behind the Control Box.
  • Page 38 Glass Size: 11-5/8” h x 17-1/4” w Figure 38.1 - Door, Face, Glass & Door Latch Assembly Figure 38.2 - Firepot Assembly Page 38 Item Item 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Description Screw, 10-32 x 1/4 PH PHL 229-1230 MS ZC Door Frame not sellable...
  • Page 39 Castile Pellet Stove Figure 39.1 Item Part Description Ash Catcher Ash Door Assembly Ash Pan Igniter Access Plate Channel, Air Intake Outside Air Kit (included in OAK Accsry Kit) Blower, Convection Blower, Exhaust Side, Cast (interchangeable) Snap Disc #2 Snap Disc #1...
  • Page 40: Service Parts & Accessories

    Feed Motor Only with capacitor Feed Motor & Spring Assembly Feed Spring Assembly with Nylon Gasket Firepot Clean-Out Tool Firepot Bottom Slide Plate Page 40 Service Parts 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Part No. 7001-186 812-4600 413-0400 413-0010MBK 413-0010POR 413-0010PWD 413-0360...
  • Page 41 Castile Pellet Stove Item Firepot Bolt, 1-1/4 inch long Firepot Nut, 1/4-20 Firepot, EZ Clean Firepot, Cleaning Pull Rod Assy Fuse, 7 amp, Junction Box Fuse .8 amp, Control Box Gasket (Rope) 1/4 inch, 10 ft. Gasket (Rope), Door, 3/4 inch, 7 ft...
  • Page 42 Thermostat, Programmable Remote Control Smart Stat II Remote Control Smart Bat II Item Castile Pellet Stove, Matte Black Castile Pellet Stove, Porcelain Mahogany Castile Pellet Stove, Powder Coat, Sienna Bronze Castile Pellet Stove, Powder Coat, Willow Page 42 Accessories Appliances 250-6422E...
  • Page 43: Service & Maintenance Log

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Service and Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 43 September 1, 2008 250-6422E...
  • Page 44: E. Service & Maintenance Log

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Service and Maintenance Log (Cont’d) Date of Service Performed By Description of Service Page 44 250-6422E September 1, 2008...
  • Page 45: Homeowner's Notes

    Castile Pellet Stove E. Homeowner’s Notes Page 45 September 1, 2008 250-6422E...
  • Page 46: Warranty Policy

    4021-645A 09-01-08 Page 46 Wood Pellet Electric Wood 250-6422E Castile Pellet Stove Components Covered Venting All Parts and Material Except as covered by Conditions, Exclusion, and Limitations listed Igniters, Electronic Compo- nents, and Glass...
  • Page 47 Castile Pellet Stove Hearth & Home Technologies LIMITED WARRANTY (Cont’d) HHT’s obligation under this warranty does not extend to damages resulting from: (1) installation, operation or main- tenance of the appliance not in accordance with the installation instructions; operating instructions and the listing agent identification label furnished with the appliance;...
  • Page 48: Contact Information

    • Read, understand and follow these instruc- tions for safe installation and operation. • Leave this manual with party responsible for use and operation. Your Records for Model: CASTILE PELLET STOVE WHERE PURCHASED: ______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ TELEPHONE: __________________...

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