Vistaflame VF-55-FS Owner's Manual

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SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER.
PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
PELLET STOVE
VF-55-FS
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION
AND USE OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation
inspection requirements in your area.
50-2086

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  • Page 1 SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PELLET STOVE VF-55-FS OWNER’S MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..................3 Rating Label Location..............3 Fuel Quality................3 Safety Warnings & Recommendations............4 Operating Instructions................6 Dimensions & Specifications............6 Control Board Functions.............7 Automatic Safety Features of Your Pellet Stove......7 Operating Your Pellet Stove............7 Turning Your Pellet Stove Off............9 Slider/Damper Set-Up..............9 Routine Cleaning and Maintenance............10 Warranty...................13 Installation Data Sheet...............14...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction * This manual is designed for the home owner in conjunction with the technical manual. * ating abeL ocation The rating label is located on the inside of the hopper. uaLity Fuel quality is important, please read the following: Your Vista Flame pellet stove has been designed to burn ¼”...
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings & Recommendations

    Safety Warnings & Recommendations Please read this entire Owner’s Manual before installing or operating your Vista Flame Pellet Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Any unauthorized modification of the appliance or use of replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited.
  • Page 5 Safety Warnings & Recommendations ELECTRICAL: The use of a surge protected power bar is recommended. The unit must be grounded. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 110-120 volts (4.2 Amps), 60 hertz electrical outlet and also must be accessible. If this power cord should become damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacturer or a qualified Vista Flame dealer.
  • Page 6: Dimensions & Specifications

    (756mm) " (656mm) " (601mm) " (928mm) " (301mm) Figure 1: Dimensions of VF-55-FS. peciFicationS Input rating when using: Wood Pellets/Corn - 55,000BTU (16.1KW•hr) & Wheat/Barley - 53,000BTU (15.5KW•hr). Table 1: VF-55-FS Specifications. Description Fuel type Residential Pellet Heater 6mm (¼”) dia. Pellets - wood, corn, wheat, & barley*...
  • Page 7: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions ontRoL oaRd unctionS 1. ON/OFF BUTTON: Used to turn the unit ON and OFF manually. 2. COMBUSTION AIR TRIM BUTTON: Increases or Decreases the Fan voltage by 2.5volts on all feed settings. When pressed all lights on Heat Level Indicator will come on except the one that is the set point.
  • Page 8 Operating Instructions peRating eLLet tove DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DOOR OR ASH BOX OPEN. Keep hopper lid closed except during re-fuelling. CAUTION: When operating during adverse weather, such as high winds or freezing rain, if the unit exhibits dramatic changes in combustion stop using the unit immediately.
  • Page 9: Turning Your Pellet Stove Off

    Operating Instructions previous MANUAL setting. If the thermostat contacts remain open, the stove automatically begins its shutdown routine. The stove will re-light when the thermostat contacts close again. uRning eLLet tove • MANUAL and HI / LOW mode: To turn the unit OFF, simply press the ON / OFF button. This will stop the feed of pellets.
  • Page 10: Routine Cleaning And Maintenance

    10. Set the fire grate in place, it should sit level on the front and back of the burn pot liner. Lock it in with the lever on the burn pot. 11. Close the door Figure 8: VF-55-FS Burn Pot Assembly.
  • Page 11 Open the door by lifting the handle. The glass can be cleaned by wiping down the outside and inside of the Figure 9: VF-55-FS Heat Exchanger Cleaning. glass with a dry soft cloth. If the glass has build up that can not be removed with only the cloth, clean the glass using paper towel and a gas appliance glass cleaner, this may be purchased through most dealers.
  • Page 12 7. Close the firebox and ash Burner System pan doors and secure. Figure 10: VF-55-FS Exhaust Passages. BLOWER MECHANISMS (Annually) Unplug the stove then open the right and left side panels to access the two blowers. Remove the two (2) hex head screws from the upper &...
  • Page 13: Warranty

    Sherwood Industries Ltd. (“Sherwood”) hereby warrants, subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, this product against defects in material and workmanship An expanded list of exclusions is available at www.vistaflame.ca during the specified warranty period starting from the date of original purchase at retail.
  • Page 14: Installation Data Sheet

    Installation Data Sheet The following information must be recorded by the installer for warranty purposes and future reference. NAME OF OWNER: NAME OF DEALER: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ ADDRESS: ADDRESS: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________ NAME OF INSTALLER: MODEL:___________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER:___________________________ _________________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________...

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