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Quadra-Fire CASTILE-MBK-B Owner's Manual Installation And Operation

Quadra-Fire CASTILE-MBK-B Owner's Manual Installation And Operation

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Owner's Manual
Installation and Operation
Models:
CASTILE-MBK-B
CASTILE-CWL-B
CASTILE-CSB-B
CASTILE-PMH-B
• 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 fl am-
mable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
• Do not overfi re - If any external part starts to
glow, you are overfi ring. Reduce feed rate.
Overfi ring will void your warranty.
• Comply with all minimum clearances to com-
bustibles as specifi ed. Failure to comply may
cause house fi re.
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled
fi eld corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel
voids your warranty.
CAUTION
Check building codes prior to installation.
• Installation MUST comply with local, regional, state
and national codes and regulations.
• Contact local building or fi re offi cials about restrictions
and installation inspection requirements in your area..
www.quadrafi re.com
CASTILE-B PELLET STOVE
Service parts list has been removed from this manual.
Refer to Owner's Manual or individual service parts list.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and
•
follow these instruc-
tions for safe installa-
tion and operation.
WARNING
CAUTION
Leave this manual with
•
party responsible for use
and operation.
Hot glass will cause burns.
•
Do not touch glass until it is cooled
•
NEVER allow children to touch glass
•
Keep children away
•
CAREFULLY SUPERVISE children in same room
as fi replace.
•
Alert children and adults to hazards of high
temperatures.
High temperatures may ignite clothing or other
fl ammable materials.
•
Keep clothing, furniture, draperies and other
fl ammable materials away.
To obtain a French translation of this manual, please
contact your dealer or visit www.quadrafi re.com
Pour obtenir une traduction française de ce manuel,
s'il vous plaît contacter votre revendeur ou visitez
www.quadrafi re.com
7021-130E
Tested and
Portland
O-T L
Listed by
Oregon USA
C
US
OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc.
WARNING
HOT SURFACES!
Glass and other surfaces are
hot during operation AND
cool down.
NOTE
May 12, 2014

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  • Page 1 Portland O-T L Installation and Operation Listed by Oregon USA Models: OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. CASTILE-MBK-B CASTILE-CWL-B Service parts list has been removed from this manual. CASTILE-CSB-B Refer to Owner’s Manual or individual service parts list. CASTILE-PMH-B CAUTION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family and fi replaces. And yet we are old-fashioned when it comes to Hearth & Home Technologies welcomes you to our tradition of craftsmanship. Each unit is meticulously fabricated and surfaces excellence! In choosing a Quadra-Fire appliance, you have are hand-fi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Safety Alert Key: • DANGER! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided will result in death or serious injury. • WARNING! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided could result in death or serious injury. •...

  • Page 4: Section 1: Listing And Code Approvals

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Listing and Code Approvals E. BTU & Effi ciency Specifi cations A. Appliance Certifi cation Model: Castile Pellet Stove Particulate 1.8 grams/hr Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Emissions Rating: Report No. 061-S-77d-6.2 *BTU Output: 8,500 - 28,200 / hr Type: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Fuel Burn- Heating Capacity:...

  • Page 5: Section 2: Getting Started

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Getting Started Since pellet exhaust can contain ash, soot or sparks, you A. Design, Installation & Location Consider- must consider the location of: ations • Windows 1. Appliance Location • Air Intakes • Air Conditioner NOTICE: Check building codes prior to installation. •...

  • Page 6: Locating Your Appliance & Chimney

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove B. Locating Your Appliance & Chimney E. Negative Pressure Location of the appliance and chimney will affect WARNING! Risk of Asphyxiation! Negative pressure can performance. cause spillage of combustion fumes and soot. • Install through the warm airspace enclosed by the building Negative pressure results from the imbalance of air avail- envelope.

  • Page 7: Fire Safety

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove F. Fire Safety G. Tools And Supplies Needed To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be Tools and building supplies normally required given serious consideration: for installation, unless installing into an existing • Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of your masonry fi...

  • Page 8: Appliance Dimensions

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 24 in. (609mm) 12 in. (305mm) 28-9/16 in. (725mm) 24-5/8 in. (626mm) 24 in. (609mm) Figure 8.1 - Top View Figure 8.2- Front View 27-7/8 in. (708mm) 5 in. (126mm) 3 in.

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove B. Clearances to Combustibles (UL and ULC) Alcove Installation Inches Millimeters Minimum Alcove Height 1092 Minimum Alcove Side Wall Minimum Alcove Width Maximum Alcove Depth Straight Back Against Inches Millimeters Wall Back Wall to Appliance Side Wall to Appliance Corner Installation Inches Millimeters...

  • Page 10: Hearth Requirements

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) Use a non-combustible fl oor protector, extending beneath appliance and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. Measure front distance “M” from the surface of the glass door. Must extend 2 inches (51mm) beyond each side of pipe (shaded area) Figure 10.2...

  • Page 11: Section 4: Vent Information

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Vent Information B. Venting Termination Requirements A. Chimney and Exhaust Connection CAUTION Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed vertically or horizontally.

  • Page 12: Equivalent Feet Of Pipe

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove WARNING C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. to the owner’s information manual provided with this appli- Figure 12.1 ance.

  • Page 13: Section 5: Venting Systems

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Venting Systems A. Alcove Figure 13.1 Minimum Maximum Inches Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 1092 Width Depth To Side Wall All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations refl ect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY.

  • Page 14: Through The Wall

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove B. Through The Wall NOTE: Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 6 inches. In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of (152mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home instal- combustible construction is desired, the installation shall lations.

  • Page 15: Vertical

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove C. Vertical Rain Cap We recommend a minimum of 60 in. (1.5m) vertical, however above the eave is preferred. Both installations are approved for mobile home installations. Must use Flashing 24 in. (610mm) Minimum 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Outside Air Firestop...

  • Page 16: Masonry

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove WARNING Fire Hazard Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 • Factory-built chimney must be minimum 6 in. (152mm) UL103 HT. E. Masonry Fireclay flue Concrete Cap liner with airspace Flashing...

  • Page 17: Section 6: Mobile Home

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Mobile Home A. Mobile Home Installation CAUTION You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAIN- for installation in a mobile home. TAINED Do NOT cut through: An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion •...

  • Page 18: Section 7: Appliance Set-Up

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Appliance Set-Up A. Outside Air Kit Instructions CAUTION Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 foot fl ex hose, 2 hose clamps, 1 collar assembly,1 termination cap assembly, 1 trim ring, Never draw outside combustion air from: 12 screws.

  • Page 19: Leg Leveling System

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove B. Leg Leveling System Offset Collar Rear Exhaust Outlet 3 to 6 inch 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until fl ush. Figure 19.1. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the stove fi rebox. 2.

  • Page 20: Log Set Placement

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. 2 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION Open door to expose the fi rebox. Install the left log fi rst and then the right log. Figure 20.1 3.

  • Page 21: Thermostat Installation

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove F. Thermostat Installation A 12 volt AC thermostat is required to operate this pellet CAUTION appliance. You may use the included wall mount thermo- stat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat Shock hazard. or remote control. It is equipped with an adjustable •...

  • Page 22: Section 8: Operating Instructions

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Operating Instructions A. Fuel Size, Material and Storage Shelled Field Corn (Cont’d) 1. Wood Pellets Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the corn used. In cases where it is acceptable for the appliance source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral to run full time, 100% corn will work after the fi...

  • Page 23: General Operation Information

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove C. Before Your First Fire B. General Operating Information 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly 1. Thermostat Calls For Heat installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention to the fi re protection, venting and The appliance is like most modern furnaces;...

  • Page 24: Fire Characteristics

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove E. Fire Characteristics G. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions A properly adjusted fi re with the heat output control switch The feed adjustment control rod is factory set, and should set on “high” has a short active fl ame pattern that extends be adequate for most fuels.

  • Page 25: Frequently Asked Questions

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove H. Frequently Asked Questions ISSUES SOLUTIONS 1. Metallic noise. 1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro- duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or longevity of your appliance.

  • Page 26: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualifi ed service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective Troubleshooting action to be taken.
  • Page 27 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Slow or smoky start-up Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in unit, includ- (Cont’d) ing behind rear panels, fi rebox, heat exchanger, exhaust blower and venting. Feed system fails to Out of fuel.
  • Page 28 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Symptoms Possible Cause Corrective Action Convection blower fails to #1 snap disc defective. Replace snap disc. start. Blower not plugged in. Check that blower is plugged into wire har- ness. Blower is defective. Replace blower. Control box is defective. Replace control box.

  • Page 29: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedures

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance C. General Maintenance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure 1. Types of Fuel Depending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate how CAUTION often you have to clean your fi repot. If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content or Shock and Smoke Hazard you are burning shelled fi...
  • Page 30 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove 2. Cleaning Firepot with Cleaning Rod & Firepot Ash Removal from Firebox (Cont’d) Scraper • Frequency: Daily or more often as needed e. The 2 cleaning slide plates must be fully closed when • By: Homeowner cleaning is complete.

  • Page 31: Heat Exchanger Tubes

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove 7. Cleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers & Drop Tube Heat Exchanger Tubes • Frequency: Monthly or every 1 ton of fuel • By: Homeowner WARNING Heat exchanger cleaning rods may be warm to the touch. For safety purposes wear Cleaning Rods gloves.
  • Page 32 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove 15. Cleaning the Glass 11. Cleaning Convection Blower - Requires No Lubrication • Frequency: When clear view of the fi repot becomes obscure • Frequency: Yearly or as needed • By: Homeowner • By: Qualifi ed Service Technician / Homeowner a.

  • Page 33: High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • Frequency: When the ash build-up exceeds more than half way up the fi repot. • By: Homeowner Pellets Back Up Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create Firepot Overfills In Feed Tube conditions that make the fi...

  • Page 34: Blower Replacement

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove F. Blower Replacement 1. Combustion Blower Replacement NOTE: The convection blower must be removed before the exhaust blower can be removed. a. Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing. Remove both side curtains by loosening 2 screws (do not remove) and pull side panels away.

  • Page 35: Baffl E Removal

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove G. Baffl e & Brick Set Removal F. Blower Replacement (Cont’d) 2. Convection Blower Replacement 1. Follow proper shutdown procedures in Section 10. a. Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool 2. The top baffl e has a hook on the bottom left side that and then unplug appliance before servicing.

  • Page 36: Igniter Replacement

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove 4. Slide the retainer rod into the top hole fi rst, and then H. Igniter Replacement line up the bottom crimped end with the hole in the door. The crimped end must be parallel with the glass in order to insert it into place.

  • Page 37: Section 11: Reference Material

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Reference Materials When describing the location of a component, 7. Heat Exchangers it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT OF The heat exchangers transfer hot air from the exhaust system THE APPLIANCE. into convecton air. Remove the stainless steel top baffl e to access the heat exchangers.
  • Page 38 Castile-B FS Pellet Stove 19. Snap Disc #3 (Back Burn Protector) 250°F 16. Thermostat Snap disc #3 is mounted on the back of the auger tube in The appliance is designed to run on a 12 volt AC thermostat. the center of the appliance and has a red reset button. To The heat anticipator should be set on the lowest setting access it remove the right side panel.

  • Page 39: Component Locations

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove B. Component Locations Heat Output Switch High Reset Button Reset Button Combustion Blower Convection Blower & Housing Feed Motor Figure 39.1 Heat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning Rods Figure 39.2 Red Call Light is located on top of Junction Box behind the Control Box.

  • Page 40: Warranty Policy

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove C. Warranty Policy Castile Pellet Insert Hearth & Home Technologies Inc. LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY Hearth & Home Technologies Inc., on behalf of its hearth brands (”HHT”), extends the following warranty for HHT gas, wood, pellet, coal and electric hearth appliances that are purchased from an HHT authorized dealer. WARRANTY COVERAGE: HHT warrants to the original owner of the HHT appliance at the site of installation, and to any transferee taking ownership of the appliance at the site of installation within two years following the date of original purchase, that the HHT appliance...

  • Page 41: Warranty Conditions

    Castile-B FS Pellet Stove Castile Pellet Insert WARRANTY CONDITIONS: ‡ 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ RQO\ FRYHUV ++7 DSSOLDQFHV WKDW DUH SXUFKDVHG WKURXJK DQ ++7 DXWKRUL]HG GHDOHU RU GLVWULEXWRU $ OLVW RI ++7 DXWKRUL]HG GHDOHUV LV DYDLODEOH RQ WKH ++7 EUDQGHG ZHEVLWHV ‡ 7KLV ZDUUDQW\ LV RQO\ YDOLG ZKLOH WKH ++7 DSSOLDQFH UHPDLQV DW WKH VLWH RI RULJLQDO LQVWDOODWLRQ ‡...
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  • Page 44: Contact Information

    CONTACT INFORMATION: Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer log onto www.quadrafi re.com CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL Read, understand and Leave this manual with •...

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