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TRADITION SERIES P24
P24FS
P24I
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.
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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PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Manufactured by
National Steelcrafters of Oregon, Inc.
DBA Breckwell Hearth Products
Eugene, Oregon
BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS
Grand Prairie, Texas
C-L-060 7/04
www.PelletKing.com
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- Page 1 Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death. Save these instructions PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Manufactured by National Steelcrafters of Oregon, Inc. DBA Breckwell Hearth Products Eugene, Oregon BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS Grand Prairie, Texas C-L-060 7/04...
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Page 2: Introduction
Keep this manual handy for future reference. Your Breckwell P24 comes as a fireplace insert or as a freestanding stove with a pedestal. This stove has been independently tested to ASTM E1509-95 Standard Specification for... -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Check with local building officials. front of, or over the stove. The exhaust system should be Breckwell Hearth Products checked, at a minimum, at least twice a grants no warranty, implied or stated, for year for any build up of soot or creosote. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Room Air Fan -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Re-Starting a Warm Stove ---------------------------------------------------------------------- If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets -------------------------------------------------------------------- Damper Control ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Refueling --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Breckwell Maintenance Tool -------------------------------------------------------------------- Shutdown Procedure ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Safety Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Optional Thermostat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thermostat Installation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Please Read This) Operating Safety Precautions... -
Page 5: Specifications
NOTE: Normally, your dealer will perform these functions. CLEARANCES The Breckwell P24 Freestanding has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home and alcove applications. The P24 Insert is approved for installation into code complying masonry fireplaces. -
Page 6: Combustion Air Supply
The flashing should not necessarily seal the fireplace face. VENTING The Breckwell P24 Freestanding 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: Freestanding Installations
INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation (both with insert and freestanding), 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 CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 9a & 9b) NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a center 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 (see figure 9a).
- Page 9 INSTALLATION VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM Adapters are available to adapt from 3” L-Vent to 6” or 8” Class-A chimney. (Figure 10a) As an alternative, 3” or 4” L-Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination. (Figure 10b) This is the preferred method. Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length.
- Page 10 INSTALLATION VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth. If outside combustion air is to be used, you will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18 inches.
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Page 11: Insert Installations
“Breckwell P24 Z-C Skirt” (part # A-ZC-SKRT), or “Breckwell P24 Z-C Legs” (part #A-S-ZCLEGS), can be used to bridge the gap between the hearth and stove bottom. - Page 12 INSTALLATION WHEN VENT PIPE EXTENDS TO CHIMNEY TOP (Refer to Figure 15) You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height (from hearth) plus 6 inches. If outside combustion air is to be used, you will need a pipe length (see “COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY”) equal to the chimney height plus 12 inches.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION AS A BUILT-IN FIREPLACE Figures 16 and 17 describe a P24 installation vented into either a special chase built outside an outer wall or a false inside wall. This is especially suited for new construction or remodeling. The equipment compartment (sides and rear of the stove in fireplace) must be enclosed per the applicable electrical standards.
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Page 14: Electrical Installation
The Breckwell electrical system is designed for The P24 must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga. 120V AC with no more than 5% variation. Breckwell cannot copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to coating to ensure grounding. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION (See Figure 19) PANEL CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the P2000. The control panel functions are as follows. ON/OFF SWITCH When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other firestarter is necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached. -
Page 16: 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 17: Re-Starting A Warm Stove
Scrape ashes from burnpot. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your Breckwell stove off is a matter of pressing the “On/Off” control panel switch. The green light will go out. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level. -
Page 18: Optional Thermostat
A 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 19: (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. e. 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 20: 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 21: Vacuum Use
CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your Breckwell stove is designed with a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. This should be used every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the FIGURE 25 tubes, which reduces heat transfer on the P24. -
Page 22: 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 23 MAINTENANCE FIGURE 29 www.PelletKing.com...
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Page 24: 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 can be caused by to only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation;... - Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE # 3 LIGHT FLASHES 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. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way (push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove).
- Page 26 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 27 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 250 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit.
- Page 28 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.
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Page 29: 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 your stove, following instructions in “MAINTENANCE”. -
Page 30: Electrical Diagram
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Page 31: 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-200 Air Switch Hose... -
Page 32: Warranty
Breckwell’s sole responsibility is to repair or replace the defective part as stated herein. Breckwell will not be liable for consequential or indirect damages to property or persons resulting from use of this product.