Bosca SPIRIT 500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 SPIRIT 500 Pellet Installation and Operating Instructions Save These Instructions Please read this entire manual before you install and use your BOSCA SPIRIT 500 Pellet Stove. Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
- Page 2 OWNER´S MANUAL 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OWNER´S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION Specifications Preparation Clearances Combustion Air Supply When Outside Air Supply is not Used Venting Freestanding Installations Electrical Installation Special Mobile Home Requirements OPERATION Panel Controls Proper Fuel Pre-Start-Up Check Building a Fire The Hotrod Automatic Fire starter Damper Control Opening Door... -
Page 4: Introduction
OWNER´S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Bosca SPIRIT 500 Pellet Stove. 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;... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
OWNER´S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer. • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up”... - Page 6 • BOSCA grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or maintenance of your s t o v e , a n d a s s u m e s n o r e s p o n s i b i l i t y o f a n y c o n s e q u e n t i a l d a m a g e ( s ) .
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Page 7: Installation
OWNER´S MANUAL INSTALLATION INSTALLATION SPECIFICATIONS Width: 23.2 in. Height: 36.5 in 25.0 in Depth: 277 lbs. Weight: 23,2 in. 23.2 in. (590 mm) (590 mm.) fig. Nº1 fig. Nº2 TOP VIEW FRONT VIEW Flue size: 3” or 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 45 lbs. -
Page 8: Preparation
Access to the rear of the stove is necessary. CLEARANCES The Bosca Spirit 500 Pellet Stove has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home and alcove applications. FLOOR PROTECTION: Freestanding installations, minimum 29,2" wide by 31,0" deep. The stove must be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) noncombustible material such as ceramic tile, cement board, brick, 3/8”... -
Page 9: Combustion Air Supply
OWNER´S MANUAL NOTE: ceramic tile, or any tile, requires a continuous sheet beneath to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the finished surface, this would include floor protection for Built-in raised hearths. Check local codes for approved alternatives. Clearances are measured from the sides, back and face (door opening) or stove body (refer to fig Nº... -
Page 10: When Outside Air Supply Is Not Used
VENTING The Bosca SPIRIT 500 Pellet stove 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. - Page 11 OWNER´S MANUAL This is a pressurized exhaust system. All vent connector joints must be sealed with 500 ºF (260 ºC) RTV silicone sealant to ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke spillage. All horizontal connector joints must be sealed with UL-181-AP foil tape. We recommend that all vertical vent connector joints be secured with a minimum of 3 screws.
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Page 12: Freestanding Installations
OWNER´S MANUAL FREESTANDING INSTALLATIONS HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL ( Refer to Figure 6) Fig 6. Locate terminations: a) not less than 3 feet above any forced OPTIONAL air inlet located with 10 feet; b) HOUSE SHIELD not less than 4 feet below or horizontally from, or on foot above, any door, window or gravity air inlet into any building;... - Page 13 OWNER´S MANUAL VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM ( Refer to Figures 7a-7b) 24" MIN 24" MIN ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD CEILING 4 FT. SUPPORT/ PIPE FIRESTOP ADAPTER SPACER TEEWICH CLEAN-OUT ADAPTER fig. Nº7a fig. Nº7b NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: Install L-Vent elbow in place of clean-out tee.
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Page 14: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace
OWNER´S MANUAL VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM ( Refer to Figures 8a-8b) Adapters are available to adapt from 3” L-Vent to 6” or 8” Class-A chimney. (Figure8a) As an alternative, 3” or 4” L-Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination. (Figure 8b) This is the preferred method. - Page 15 OWNER´S MANUAL • Attach the L-Vent adapter, a section of pipe and clean out tee, making sure the clean out tee is centered in the chimney flue area. Use RTV, metallic tape, and a minimum of three self-taping screws at all joint connections to ensure a tight seal. •...
- Page 16 OWNER´S MANUAL INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY (Refer to Figure 10) NOTE: Follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figures 1 & 2. Mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce the masonry chimney. It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the location of the pipe center mark.
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Page 17: Electrical Installation
120V, 60hz electrical outlet. Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems. The Bosca SPIRIT 500 Pellet Stove electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more than 5% variation. BOSCA cannot accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to inadequate voltage. -
Page 18: Operation
OWNER´S MANUAL OPERATION PANEL CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the top left-hand side of the stove. The control panel functions are as follows: T-STAT MANUAL AUTO ON/OFF SWITCH When pushed, the stove will automatically ignite. No AUGER other firestarter is necessary. - Page 19 OWNER´S MANUAL CAUTION DO NOT USE THIS CONTROL DURING NORMAL OPERATION BECAUSE IF COULD SMOTHER THE FIRE AND LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION. HIGH FAN SWITCH The room air fan speed varies directly with the feed rate. The “HIGH FAN” switch overrides this variable speed function.
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Page 20: Proper Fuel
Make sure hopper lid id closed, If left open auger will not feed pellets. BUILDING A FIRE Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the Bosca approved burnpot. NOTE: During the first few fires, your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to the metal. -
Page 21: The Hotrod Automatic Firestarter
OWNER´S MANUAL THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER A.- Fill hopper and clean burnpot. B.- Press “Power” button. Make sure light is on. C.- Adjust damper to 1/2” to 3/4” open (pushed in is open). This will vary depending on your installation and elevation. Once fire is established, adjust for desired flame increasing the amount the damper is open as the heat setting is increased. -
Page 22: If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets
DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES Turning your BOSCA SPIRIT 500 PELLET STOVE off is a matter of pressing the “Power” control panel switch. The red light will go out. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level. -
Page 23: Thermostat Installation
OWNER´S MANUAL THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION Your Bosca Spirit 500 Pellet Stove is ready to plug-in a thermostat (a millivolt thermostat is required). To connect your stove to a thermostat, follow these instructions: Unplug the stove from power outlet Find the wires to connect the thermostat, located at the back of the stove, near the Control Board. - Page 24 OWNER´S MANUAL MODES To switch between any of the three modes the stove must be shut off, the new mode selected, and the stove restarted. MANUAL MODE (see fig. Nº14 a) In this mode, the stove will operate only from the Control Panel, as detailed in the “OPERATION” section of this Owner’s Manual.
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Page 25: Operating Safety Precautions
DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, EXPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR SPIRIT 500 PELLET. NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SILIMAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. -
Page 26: Maintenance
NOTE: Inspect burnpot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged, if so, clean thoroughly. BOSCA MAINTENANCE TOOL A tool has been provided to help with the following functions: Stirring pellets in hopper: Unlike liquids in a tank, pellets do not drain evenly into the auger. -
Page 27: Ash Disposal
OWNER´S MANUAL ASH DISPOSAL Ash should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. - Page 28 OWNER´S MANUAL fig. Nº19 b fig. Nº19a fig. Nº19 c -27-...
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Page 29: Vacuum Use
CLEANING PULL Heat Exchanger Tubes: Your Bosca SPIRIT 500 Pellet Stove is PUSH designed with a built-in heat exchange tube cleaner. The cleaner rod is located in the grill above the stove door.This should be used every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the tubes, which reduced heat transfer on the stove. -
Page 30: Blowers
OWNER´S MANUAL BLOWERS DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. Cleaning: Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and convection blower. Periodically the blowers should be vacuumed clean as these ashes can impede performance. -
Page 31: Recommended Maintenance Schedule
OWNER´S MANUAL RECOMENDED MAINTENENCE SCHEDULE Use this as a guide under average-use conditions. Daily Weekly Bi-Annually Annually or per Ton Burnpot Stirred Emptied Glass Wiped Cleaned C o m b u s t i o n C h a m b e r Brushed Ashes Emptied... -
Page 32: Troubleshooting Guide
OWNER´S MANUAL 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;... - Page 33 OWNER´S MANUAL Possibles remedies (Unplug stove first Possibles Causes when possible) 9.-Control board not sending power to air There should be a 5-volt current (approximately) switch. going to the air switch after the stove has been on for 30 seconds. 10.-Air switch has failed (very rare) To test the air switch, you will need to disconnect the air hose from the body of the stove.
- Page 34 OWNER´S MANUAL STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE #3 LIGHT FLASHES 7.-The auger shaft if jammed. Start by emptying the hopper. Then remove the auger motor by removing the auger pin. Remove the auger shaft inspection plate in the hopper so that you can see the auger shaft. Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing.
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Page 35: Smoke Smell Coming Back Into The Home
OWNER´S MANUAL STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possibles Remedies: ( Unplug stove Possibles Causes first when possible) Pull the air damper out for startup. In some 1.-Air damper open too far for ignition. situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. - Page 36 OWNER´S MANUAL CONVECTION BLOWER SHUTS OFF AND COMES BACK ON Possibles remedies (Unplug stove first Possibles Causes when possible) 1.-The convection blower is overheating and Try lubricating the convection blower. Put 1-2 tripping the internal temperature shutoff. drops of SAE 20 oil in each of the two oiling ports.
- Page 37 OWNER´S MANUAL Start by emptying the hopper. Then remove the 4.- Auger jam. auger motor by removing the auger pin. Remove the auger shaft inspection plate in the hopper so that you can see the auger shaft. Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing.
- Page 38 OWNER´S MANUAL · GLASS “SOOTS” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE · FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS · AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR AWHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS 5.- Burnpot holes are blocked. Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it. 6.
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Page 39: Smell Smoke Or Soot Build-Up
SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your Bosca SPIRIT 500 Pellet stove may emit a faint wood- burning odor. If this increases beyond normal, or if you notice any soot build-up on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. -
Page 40: Electrical Diagram
OWNER´S MANUAL ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM CONTROL BOARD T-STAT MOLEX - 12 RA REMOTE 5 VDC BLACK 120/230 PWR/IMPUT WHITE PROF OF FIRE COMMON BROWN BROWN ORANGE 0-TEMP SWITCH ORANGE AIR SWITCH MOLEX CONNECTOR GRAY GRAY BACK PINK MANUAL RE-SET REQUIRED BLUE GRAY PINK BLUE YELL RED... -
Page 41: Replacement Parts
OWNER´S MANUAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized Bosca 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. NUMBER C O D E DESCRIPTION 12720001 Auger Motor... -
Page 42: Lifetime Limited Warranty
BOSCA warrants its products from component failure and defects in material or workmanship per the terms of the warranty supplied with the product. All dealers and distributors shall honor BOSCA´s warranties, regardless of whether they sold and installed the product or not. - Page 43 This warranty is non-transferable and is made to the original retail purchaser only provided that the purchase was made through an authorized dealer of BOSCA. It must be installed and operated at all times in accordance with the Installation and Operating Instructions furnished with the product, as well as any applicable local and national codes.
- Page 44 OWNER´S MANUAL All other stove warranties, expressed or implied, are excluded to the extent possible by law. In addition, consumers also may have other rights under relevant State and Commonwealth Law. PLEASE KEEP THIS FOR YOUR RECORDS MPORTANT INFORMATION Model :_____________________________________________ Style:______________________________________________ Serial Number: ______________________________________ Purchase Date: _______________________________________...
- Page 45 BOSCA CHILE S.A. Av. Américo Vespucio 2077 Huechuraba Santiago - Chile Telephone : (56) 2 3288500 Fax: (56) 2 624 1891 www.boscastoves.com Made in Chile...