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STOVE BUILDER INTERNATIONAL INC FP-35 Owner's Manual

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FREESTANDING & FIREPLACE INSERT
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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.
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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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Save these instructions.
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Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those
areas.
Professional installation is highly recommended
MODEL FP-35
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
Quebec City (Quebec)
CANADA
45267

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  • Page 1 • Save these instructions. • Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those areas. Professional installation is highly recommended Manufactured by: Stove Builder International Inc. Quebec City (Quebec) CANADA 45267...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the FP-35 pellet stove & insert. You are now prepared to burn wood 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

    • • The exhaust system should be Stove Builder International Inc. checked, at least twice a year for any build up grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the of soot or creosote. installation or maintenance of your stove, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS................................4 FREESTANDING INSTALLATION............................6 FP-35 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE .......................6 PREPARATION ..............................6 CLEARANCES ..............................6 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ...........................7 WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED ......................7 VENTING ................................7 STOVE ASSEMBLY ............................8 EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL) ......................10...
  • Page 5 CLEANING ...............................24 BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE....................25 CHIMNEY CLEANING............................25 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................25 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DOOR GLASS ................25 TROUBLESHOOTING................................26 STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “P” ................26 STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “E” ................27 STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “L”...

  • Page 6: Freestanding Installation

    Use the ash dump cap provided with the stove CLEARANCES 2" The FP-35 has been tested and listed for installation in regular and mobile homes.(refer figure 1 & 2) FLOOR PROTECTION: minimum 6” in the front and 6” on each side. The...

  • Page 7: Combustion Air Supply

    VENTING The FP-35 is certified for use with Vent type UL-103 or ULC S629M and Chimney type UL-641 or ULC S609, 3” or 4” diameter in size. This unit can be vented in an existing chimney with the addition of a liner if the chimney is more than 4”...

  • Page 8: Stove Assembly

    STOVE ASSEMBLY 1- Secure the stove to the pedestal with the 4 screws supplied. (Figure 7) 2- Secure the top to the stove with the brackets located on each side.(Figure 8) SWITCH Figure 7 Figure 8 3- Attach the hopper lid hinges to the stove with the 4 screws supplied (Figure 9) 4- Attach the control board to the hopper lid with the 4 nuts.(Figure 10) HOPPER LID CONTROL...
  • Page 9 5- Attach the lid switch box to the bracket located to the right rear edge of the hopper with the 2 screws supplied and plug the lead with the white connector to the lid switch.. Run the other lead flat along the rear of the control panel, under the 2 tabs and attach to the tabs with Ty-wraps.

  • Page 10: Equivalent Vent Lenght (Evl)

    EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (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 for longer runs. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length 90 DEGREE ELBOW (EVL).

  • Page 11: Vertically With New Chimney System

    VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 17 for basement installation) 12" MINIMUM CLEARANCE VERTICAL ROOF VENT TO ROOF NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. STORM OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a COLLAR clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.

  • Page 12: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace

    VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE VERTICAL ROOF VENT 18" NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 3" Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR VENT MANUFACTURER'S or installer to determine its structural integrity. TOP PLATE INSTRUCTIONS You must run a pipe from the stove outlet to 18 inches above the top of the chimney.

  • Page 13: Insert Installation

    INSERT INSTALLATION INSERT INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE: Follow pipe manufacturer’s instructions. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its FACEPLATE structural integrity. You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth.

  • Page 14: Faceplate Assembly

    FACEPLATE ASSEMBLY Install the damper rod as shown in Figure 24 & 25 Pull out the lead wires(Figure 26).Secure the top assembly with the 4 screws(Figure 27) and insert the lid switch in the bracket at the rear of the right slide. Plug the white connector to the lid switch. Run the wire with the black connector towards the front and secure it using the wire straps and fixation hole(Figure 26) Assemble the sides to the top of the faceplate.(Figure 28) Attach the faceplate extension to the stove.
  • Page 15 FACEPLATE EXTENSION CONTROL BOARD Figure 28 Figure 29 Faceplate assembly Faceplate extension installation TRIM ASSEMBLY U CLIP Figure 30 FASTENER Faceplate installation Figure 31 Trim assembly & installation...

  • Page 16: Clearances

    Figure 32 Side panels installation CLEARANCES COMBUSTIBLE SHELF 10 1/2" 11" FLOOR PROTECTION 6" 7" 6" Figure 33 Clearances...

  • Page 17: Operation

    (a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper, and refill if necessary. NOTE: The FP-35 Hopper can hold up to 35 lbs. of pellets. BUILDING A FIRE Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel.

  • Page 18: Unit Controls

    UNIT CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from the panel on the FP-35. The control panel functions are as follows: Note: To display the available functions, just touch the control board at any place Select the desired function *The display will turn itself off after 2 minutes.

  • Page 19: Combex Tm

    Your stove uses a unique patented technology called COMBEX. As opposed to most other pellet stoves, which use only an exhaust blower, your FP-35 uses a motor on which are mounted two housings with impeller blades. One housing serves for combustion, and the other for exhaust.

  • Page 20: Shutdown Procedure

    SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your FLAME stove off is a matter of pressing on the control panel. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level. The stove cannot restart before it has completely shut down. SAFETY FEATURES Your stove is equipped with a manual reset high temperature switch (also called heat sensor or heat switch).

  • Page 21: Operating The Stove Using A Thermostat

    THERMOSTAT thermostat is very important to obtain the best comfort and efficiency from you FP-35. The thermostat should be mounted 50 inch from the WIRE TERMINAL floor on a wall located 15 to 20 feet from the stove. You should avoid installing directly in front of the stove to avoid cycling.(See Figure 38)

  • Page 22: Operating Safety Precautions

    OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS! a. If you notice a smoldering fire (burnpot full but no visible flame) AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox, immediately TURN OFF the stove, but DO NOT unplug it. Do not open the door, change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly. BAFFLE ASH REMOVAL The FP-35 stove has an ash drawer located under the firebox (not available for insert installation*). To remove ashes: Make sure fire is out and the firebox is cool. MAIN Open the door and remove the baffle from the firebox.

  • Page 24: Vaccum Use

    Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room. Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage. CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your FP-35 stove is designed with a built-in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove accumulated ash on the tubes.

  • Page 25: Blowers And Pressure Switch Probe

    PROBE CONNECTOR BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. • Blower Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion/exhaust blower and convection blower. Periodically, the blowers should be cleaned as the ash and dust can impede performance.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When your stove acts abnormally, the first reaction is to get help. This guide may save you time and money by enabling you to resolve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect. You can usually solve problems related to 1 and 2.

  • Page 27: Stove Shuts Off And Shows Error Code "E

    STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “E” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is empty. Refill the hopper. The burn pot holes are blocked. Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly. 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 slide the air supply toward the minimum setting.

  • Page 28: Stove Feeds Pellets, But Will Not Ignite And Shows Error Code "L

    STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “L” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Adjust the air supply toward the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting.

  • Page 29: Stove Stops Feeding Pellets And Shows Error Code "H

    STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS ERROR CODE “H” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: One of the two L-250 automatic high temperature switch has The L-250 automatic high temperature switch is located on the tripped. auger housing top and bottom It will send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats.

  • Page 30: Glass Soots Up Very Fast

    GLASS SOOTS UP VERY FAST 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 clogged, which restricts airflow through the burn pot. Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the owner’s manual.

  • Page 31: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM THERMOSTAT HOPPER LID TERMINALS SWITCH N.O. N.O. ELECTRONIC BOARD CONTROL BOARD THERMISTOR L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) FRAME GROUND L-250 RESET N.C. AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. L-250 AUGER COMBUSTION/EXHAUST IGNITER N.C. MOTOR BLOWER L-250 N.C. F-160 CONVECTION N.O.

  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized FLAME 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 # Airflow Pressure Switch 44029 Air Switch Hose 49004 Auger Motor 44038 Burn Pot...

  • Page 33: Flame Limited Lifetime Warranty

    FLAME LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY The warranty of the manufacturer extends only to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty covers brand new products only, which have not been altered, modified nor repaired since shipment from factory. Proof of purchase (dated bill of sale), model name and serial number must be supplied when making any warranty claim to your FLAME dealer.

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