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St. Croix Element-MF Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 "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." "Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Save these Instructions Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ...................... 4 Installation Check List ....................5 Element-MF Layout Diagram..................6-7 Element-MF Dimensions, Location & Clearances ............8 Approved Installations ....................8-9 Exhaust Venting......................10 Venting - Approved Materials ............... 10 Venting-Typical PL Vent Components............11 Venting - Determining Materials ..............
  • Page 3 Safe Operation ......................49 Wiring Schematic......................50 Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions ..........51-55 Parts Breakdown (Multi-Fuel Pot & Common parts) ..........56-63 Warranty ........................64 Element-MF Info & Notes .................... 65 Even Temp, Inc. P.O. Box 127 Waco, NE 68460 EMAIL: support@stcroixstoves.com...

  • Page 4: General Information

    DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the Element-MF, Even Temp Company grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation of the Element-MF and assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential damages.

  • Page 5: Installation Check List

    4. Caution: The high temperature paint can be easily scratched prior to burning the Multi-Fuel Stove. CAUTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATIONS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. TABLE OF CONTENTS Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 6: Element-Mf Layout Diagram

    This eliminates the need of having to re-light the Element-MF after removing the clinker. This burn system does not have Self-Ignition. It is approved for Pellets Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distillers Grain Pellets.
  • Page 7 Figure 2 Multi-Fuel Burn System approved with the following Fuels: Pellets, Corn, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distillers Grain Pellets Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 8: Element-Mf Dimensions, Location & Clearances

    H – Front of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Element-MF is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove. The stove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a Fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace.
  • Page 9 THE ELEMENT-MF USES A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENT SYSTEM. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THE ELEMENT-MF STOVE TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM THAT IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE. DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A SLEEPING ROOM...

  • Page 10: Exhaust Venting

    VENTING: APPROVED MATERIALS The Element-MF requires a venting system approved for pellet or corn venting by a certified testing lab. Approved pellet or corn venting materials are: 1) PL vent, a double wall vent with a stainless steel liner; and 2) Single wall rigid or flexible stainless steel pipe. PL Vent and Single wall vent is available through manufacturers such as: ICC Pellet Vent, Energy Vent LTD, James A.

  • Page 11: Venting-Typical Pl Vent Components

    TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w/TEE CAP TEE w/TEE CAP w/TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER ELBOW ELBOW Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 12: Venting: Determining Materials

    FUEL REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE. (See “Battery Backup” on page 9) 2. It is not recommended to run vertical venting outside the heated environment where the Element-MF is installed. Running a venting system in a cold environment may cause the flue temperatures to cool down too much for adequate drafting.

  • Page 13: Venting: Termination Requirements

    4. Figure 4 4’ (1.2 m) BELOW a door, window, cavity, or air vent 4’ (1.2 m) HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent 1’ (305 mm) ABOVE a door, window, cavity, or air vent Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 14 50000 BTU/Hr shall be located not less than 12” from the opening. Figure 5 9” (229 mm) ABOVE, BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door, window, cavity, or air vent. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 15: Venting: Termination Clearance Requirements

    1’ (305 mm) FROM The wall penetration point 3’ (915mm) FROM a gas meter/regulator assembly 2’ (610 mm) FROM any adjacent combustibles such as: Adjacent buildings, fences, protruding parts of the structure, roof eaves or overhangs, plants, shrubs, etc. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 16: Venting: Into An Existing Chimney

    3. Venting into the side of an existing masonry chimney must be done through a masonry thimble. When wall penetration is necessary to access a masonry chimney, use a listed PL vent wall thimble. (Figure 7). 4. When venting into a Class A steel chimney, use an appropriate PL Vent adapter. (Figure 8) Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 17: Venting - Hearth Mount

    (C). An approved flex liner or PL vent must be used. A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner, which may also need to be insulated to keep vent system warm in a cold chimney environment. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 18: Floor Protection

    Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening(s). Optional Spark Arrestor Pad provided with unit may only be used on a Solid Surface Floor, such as Wood Flooring, Laminate Flooring or Linoleum. Do not use on Carpet. Figure 10 Floor protection (Top View) Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 19: Minimum Clearances

    Floor protection: Front (from faceplate) 6” Floor protection: Sides & back of stove 0” Alcove: Vertical to Combustibles 16” Alcove: Sides 4” Alcove: Back 4” Figure 11 (Top View) Figure 12 (Top View) Clearances: corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 20: Minimum Clearances

    Operations Manual. Please read the section covering Daily, Periodic Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual. Figure 15 Alcove Installation (Top View) Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 21: Combustion Air Requirements

    COMBUSTION AIR 1. Under certain conditions it is recommended that the Element-MF be connected to an outside source of combustion air to improve performance. Flexible metal hose, or rigid metal pipe, (conduit), must be connected around (NOT INSIDE) the combustion air inlet tube. Be careful not to pinch or bend the outside air pipe with too small a radius which may be terminated flush with the outside wall but should be protected from wind and weather by a hood.

  • Page 22: Mobile Home Installation

    HOME! FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CREATE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME AND COULD DISRUPT PROPER VENTING AND OPERATION OF THE PELLET STOVE. 3. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS, WALLS, CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 23: Use Of A Thermostat

    The recommended heat settings while using a thermostat are any position between 2 through 5. Thermostat Hook-up Connect the wires from the thermostat to the external wire terminal on the back of the stove (see figure 18 on the following page). Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 24 The external Thermostat wire terminal has been pre-wired to the thermostat wire Terminal on the back of the control board (See figure 19) Figure 19 NOTE: Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount the thermostat for accurate room temperature measurements. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 25: Element-Mf Operation

    Proper installation is essential for Safety, effective Operation, Warranty Coverage, Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes. Installation Requirements are described in the first section of this manual. Verify the installation is correct before firing up the Element-MF for the first time.

  • Page 26: Element-P Approved Fuels

    PELLETS - Contact your dealer for more information on PFI approved wood pellet fuel. The Element-MF comes equipped with a Multi-Fuel burn pot installed that has Removable Side Shields. The side shields can be removed to clean the pot. This gives better access to clean the holes in the pot.

  • Page 27: Pre-Fire Instructions

    3. Have your dealer demonstrate all the operational and maintenance steps necessary for proper use of the Element-MF. Sign and return the warranty card to the address listed on the back page. 4. Some odors may be given off during the first few hours of burning during initial break-in. These odors are normal and not harmful.
  • Page 28 9. Smoke detectors, installed in the same general area as the Element-MF, may be activated if the Stove door is left open and smoke is allowed to enter the area.
  • Page 29 Program 1. The Cycle Time is 11.5 seconds. This program will be the Default program when the Element-MF is first plugged in. This program does not offer self ignition. This program is for use with Pellets, Corn, Wheat and Rye, Cherry Pits &...

  • Page 30: Control Board Features

    5 Heat Settings the Element- MF is running on. 1. The On/Off button not only turns the Element-MF On and Off, it also resets the board if one of the sensors has detected a problem and the board is flashing a Diagnostic code.
  • Page 31 T-Stat Mode. The Multi-Fuel Stove is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Element-MF will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board. Once the Heat demand has been met the Stove will drop to the #1 Heat Level setting and pilot.

  • Page 32: Shutting Off The Stove

    1. Press the On/Off switch once; the lights will go off and the fire will go out in a few minutes. The board essentially goes into “Safety shutdown”. 2. As long as the temperature within the Element-MF remains above 110°F both Fans will continue to run. When the P.O.F. switch drops out, the room fan shuts off and the Combustion fan will run for another 10 minutes and finally shut down completely.

  • Page 33: Diagnostic & Safety Features

    Check all Maintenance areas of the stove and the venting system for any conditions that can cause improper burning, such as, gaskets, door latch, ash pan latch, ash traps, ash clean out covers, plugged vent, plugged vent caps etc. Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 34 Normal Operating range. Shutting the unit down when fuel reaches this level, will trigger a diagnostic code that notifies the operator that the stove needs maintenance. The above list is intended as a guide to determine where the problem may be. Figure 22 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 35 Stove, wait 10 seconds and plug the unit back in to reset the board. WARNING: The Stove has been Safety Tested by an accredited, independent laboratory. These safety features are designed to protect life and property. Bypassing these features voids all warranties and the safety listing of the Furnace. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 36: Combustion Air Damper - Location And Adjustments

    System. Figure 23 The damper on your Element-MF has been preset at the factory using a setscrew. This is the starting point for adjusting the damper. Once the Element-MF has been lit for the first time, the damper will need to be adjusted.
  • Page 37 Additional Voltage adjustments can be made at the Control Board if needed. a. Once the Element-MF is burning, leave the control board on the #1 setting for ½ an hour. This will allow the unit to warm up before any adjustments to the damper are made.
  • Page 38 (See Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions Section in the back of the manual for more information.) If the Element-MF has been connected to an existing Chimney system that has good natural draft, the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened.

  • Page 39: Thermostat Control & Pilot Settings

    (See Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions Section in the back of the manual for more information) If the Element-MF has been connected to an existing Chimney system that has good natural draft, the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened.

  • Page 40: Element-Mf Maintenance

    Very little residue ends up in the ash pan. When burning Pellets in the Element-MF, ash will build up in a similar manner as the clinker does when burning corn, wheat or rye. The pot is maintained the same way as described in the following section covering the removal of the clinker.

  • Page 41: Clinker/Ash Removal (Multi-Fuel Pot)

    Clinker/Ash Removal – Element-MF with the Multi-Fuel Pot Once a clinker/ash has formed in the burn pot, it must be removed or the unit will go out. The St. Croix Burn system is designed to remove the clinker/ash without loosing the fire in the burn pot.

  • Page 42: Daily Maintenance (Multi-Fuel Pot)

    Clinker approximately every 18 hours. This may vary depending on the quality of Fuel used. The Daily Maintenance will mainly focus on 4 areas in the Element-MF; removing the clinkers from the ash pan (if needed), dropping the clinker from the burnpot, cleaning the heat exchange tubes and cleaning the glass.
  • Page 43 Pull the bottom out in one quick motion and let the clinker drop into the ash pan. Quickly push the bottom in again. To pull out the slide bottom use the Rod Handle tool that came with the unit. Figure 27 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 44 3. If the Element-MF has been running for an extended period of time on the #5 setting, the clinker will sometimes stick to the burn pot. If that happens, pull the coal rake back out.

  • Page 45: Periodic Maintenance

    Loosen the first screw enough to allow the Coal Rake to slide out of the burn pot. Remove the screw that holds the burn pot in place and lift the pot out of the Stove. To remove the Slide-out Bottom remove the lower panel. Slide the bottom out of the Stove. Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 46 Figure 29 Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the Corn, wheat, rye or pellets. Failure to clean the Ash Traps will cause the Stove to become plugged with Fly Ash. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 47: Yearly Maintenance

    Yearly Maintenance Many dealers offer a Service Contract that will cover Yearly Maintenance. Contact your St. Croix Dealer for assistance in maintaining your Element-MF in top condition. Yearly Maintenance is designed to assure Safe Operation, prolong the life of the Element-MF and help preserve its aesthetic appeal.
  • Page 48 Call dealer for this service. Annual oiling of the motors is not needed. (See figure 30 below) 5. The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually. Annual oiling of the motors is not needed. (See figure 30 below) Figure 30 Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 49: Safe Operation

    Stove. If creosote has accumulated, it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire. 4. Do not Over Fire this unit. Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 50: Wiring Schematic

    2 Amp with out the igniter running. The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp. A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended. CAUTION: The electrical components of the Element-MF are not owner serviceable. Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions

    TROUBLESHOOTING & FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Element-MF is equipped with the Multi-Fuel Burn System. The Stove is very trouble free in operation when properly maintained and quality fuel is used. When the Stove fails to operate properly, troubleshooting by the operator of the Stove is limited. Please read...
  • Page 52 See Figure 22 on page 34 for the locations of the lenses. Opening the Side Doors gives you access to the lenses on both sides of the stove. Carefully slide the lenses out of their brackets and clean with glass cleaner and slide back into the brackets. Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 53 Stove. It also could be an indication that the Stove is getting plugged and needs a good cleaning. Refer to the section in the manual that covers the Daily, Periodic and Yearly Maintenance of the Stove. Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 54 LED’s. The default setting is the center LED. This gives 2 adjustments increasing the voltage (LED’s 4 & 5) and 2 adjustments decreasing the voltage. (LED’s 1 & 2) The voltage is increased or decreased 2.5 volts with each adjustment. Figure 34 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 55 Program 1 flashes once, Program 2 flashes twice, Program 3 flashes three times and Program 4 flashes 4 times. Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Stove. The Figure 36 longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating. Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 56: Parts Breakdown (Multi-Fuel Pot & Common Parts)

    Element-MF Parts Figure 37 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 57 Element-MF Parts Figure 38 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 58 Element-MF Parts Figure 39 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 59 Element-MF Parts Figure 40 Figure 41 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 60 Element-MF Parts Figure 43 Sensor System Figure 42 Figure 44 Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 61 CONTROL BOARD 80P52658-R CONTROL BOARD HARNESS RESTRAINT NOT USED NOT USED 80P53681-R SLIDE-TOP STANDOFF PLATE ASSEMBLY 80P30045-R SPEAKER TERMINAL 80P52630-R TERMINAL BLOCK 80P30809-R GLASS RETAINER 80P30807-R RIGHT ANGLE SENSOR BRACKET 80P54205-R ADJUSTABLE SENSOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY 80P30948-R PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 62 NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED NOT USED 80P52437-R CONVECTION FAN MOUNT BRACKET 1/4" x 1" FOAM TAPE – 19.5” 8709K46 80P20003-R CONVECTION FAN 80P20132-R DOOR GASKET – 48” 80P20131-R SMALL BRASS COIL 80P53773-R DOOR HANDLE - PAINTED Element-MF Stove...
  • Page 63 DESCRIPTION 10-24X3-8BSHCS 10 - 24 X 3/8" BUTTON SOCKET CAP SCREW 80P53677-R MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY 8X1/2HWHTEK-B #8 X 1/2" HWH TEK SCREW - BLACK 80P52947-R DOOR WELDMENT 80P52375-R DOOR GLASS 80P20022-R GLASS GASKET – 44” 80P52357-R GLASS RETAINER Element-MF Stove...

  • Page 64: Warranty

    All costs of removal, shipment to and from the dealer or manufacturer, any losses during shipment and reinstallation and any other losses due to the Element-MF being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Multi-Fuel Stove.

  • Page 65: Element-Mf Info & Notes

    Draft Trim: Circle one (See point 4 on page 31) LED #1 LED #2 LED #3 LED #4 LED #5 FUEL: Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLERS GRAIN PROGRAM: Circle one (see Figure 20 on page 29) Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Dealer Information: Element-MF Stove...

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