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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 Empress TECHNICAL MANUAL Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Table of Contents Introduction...........................3 Rating Label Location......................3 Important Safety Data......................3 Safety Warnings And Recommendations................3 Installation.............................5 Deciding Where to Locate your Pellet Appliance..............5 Removing Pellet Stove From Pallet..................5 Dimensions.........................6 Clearances to Combustibles....................6 Alcove Clearances........................7 Mobile Home Installation......................7 Exhaust And Fresh Air Intake Locations.................8 Outside Fresh-Air Connection....................8 Vent Termination Requirements.....................9 Corner Through Wall Installation..................10...
To prevent the possibility of a fire, ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the installation instructions. An ENVIRO dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions.
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If this power cord should become damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacturer or a qualified ENVIRO dealer. Be careful that the electrical cord is not trapped under the appliance and that it is clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges. This unit’s maximum power requirement is (4.1 Amps) 500 watts.
EMOVING ELLET TOVE ALLET Remove screws from the two (2) hold-down brackets that secure the Empress to the pallet. Lift the brackets up to unhook from the chassis. Hold-down brackets. Figure 1: Removing Freestanding Stove From the Pallet.
" (390mm) " " (653mm) (621mm) " (695mm) " (614mm) Figure 2: Empress Freestanding Dimensions. LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES These dimensions are minimum clearances but it Back wall is recommended that you ensure sufficient room Adjacent 3" wall 3" (76mm) (76mm) for serving, routine cleaning and maintenance.
Installation LCOVE LEARANCES Minimum Width 48" (1219mm) This unit may be installed in an alcove. Maintain the clearances to combustibles shown in Figure 4. Install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Minimum Height 48" (1219mm) Maximum Depth 30" (760mm) Figure 4: Alcove Clearances.
Installation XHAUST RESH NTAKE OCATIONS INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENTING MANUFACTURER " " (243mm) (189mm) " " (77mm) (112mm) Figure 6: Inlet and Outlet Location. EXHAUST Base of unit to center of flue ” (243 mm) Center of unit to center of flue ”...
Installation ERMINATION EQUIREMENTS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER/INSTALLER. Table 1: Use in conjunction with Figure 8 for allowable exterior vent termination locations. Letter Minimum Clearance Description 24 in (61 cm) Above grass, top of plants, wood, or any other combustible materials. 48 in (122 cm) From beside/below any door or window that may be opened.
Installation ORNER HROUGH NSTALLATION Fresh Air Intake 3" (7.5 cm) Wall thimble manufactured by pellet vent manufacturer. 3" (7.5 cm) Figure 9: Corner Installation. ORIZONTAL XHAUST HROUGH NSTALLATION Vent installation: install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed spaces, or a floor, or ceiling.
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Installation 10. The pipe must extend least 12” (30 cm) away from the building. If necessary, bring another length of Exhaust pipe (PL type) to the outside of the home 3" (75mm) or 4" (100mm) to connect to the "PL" or "L" Vent first section.
Installation ERTICAL ISE WITH ORIZONTAL ERMINATION NSTALLATION ECOMMENDED Termination cap 90°elbow Wall framing A 45° elbow with a rodent screen may be used Vertical section in place of the termination cap (or stainless Wall strap of vent pipe steel termination hood). Horizontal frame for thimble Clean out tee...
Storm Collar Roof Flashing Roof Rafters Fire Stop with Support Collar Ceiling Joist Vertical Vent Pipe Clean Out Tee with Pipe Adapter ENVIRO Empress Note: All vent sections must maintain 3" (76mm) clearances to combustibles. Figure 14: Inside Vertical Installation.
Installation UTSIDE ERTICAL NSTALLATIONS To accomplish a outside vertical pipe installation, follow steps 1 through 5 in the “I NSIDE ERTICAL ” section and then finish it by performing the following (refer to Figure 15). NSTALLATIONS 1. Install a tee with clean out on the outside of the house. 2.
(use this 5ft section of pipe to vent past the fireplace pellet vent to the top of the chimney. damper or smoke shelf) Fireplace Damper Location Clean Out Tee Existing Fireplace ENVIRO Empress Figure 17: Hearth Mount - Over View.
OUNTED XHAUST LOWER The Empress can be equipped with an externally mounted exhaust blower (PART #20-070). This optional kit will include all components necessary to install the exhaust blower on any external vertical wall surface. Choose a location for your stove that meets the requirements stated in this manual and allows installation with the least amount of interference to house framing, plumbing, wiring, etc.
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Installation 9. Connect the wires in the stove. Re-install the left side access cover to the stove and the back grill on the exterior vent housing. 10. Set the Slider Damper as described in the I “ section. NSTALLATION LIDER AMPER ETTING NOTE:...
Installation HROUGH ERTICAL NSTALLATION XHAUST LOWER Refer to I and I NSTALLATION NSTALLATION WITH XTERIOR OUNTED XHAUST LOWER NSTALLATION UTSIDE ERTICAL . Ensure that vent pipe is properly secured to wall using wall straps. Maintain clearances to NSTALLATIONS combustibles on vent pipe as well as unit. Rain cap - ensure cap is at least 2' (610mm) above...
Installation HERMOSTAT NSTALLATION 1. Install the wall thermostat in a location that is not to close too the unit but will effectively heat the desired area. 2. Install a 12 or 24 Volt Thermostat using an 18 x 2 gauge wire from the unit to the thermostat. If the unit has been placed in the HI / LOW mode, the unit will be taken to a low or idle setting when the thermostat is not calling for heat.
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Installation The low burn collar must be set on a hot stove; run the unit on low for 30 minutes, and place a Magnahelic Pressure Gauge in the firebox (test port is located in the center of the stove just below the door opening). Set the slider at 0.11”...
Troubleshooting DO NOT: ● Service the stove with wet hands. The stove is an electrical appliance, which may pose a shock hazard if handled improperly. Only qualified technicians should deal with possible internal electrical failures. ● Do not remove from the firebox any screws without penetrating oil lubrication. ●...
Troubleshooting üCheck vacuum levels in the exhaust channel by bypassing the vacuum switch, then remove the vacuum hose from vacuum switch. Check exhaust vacuum readings by placing the open end of the vacuum hose on a Magnahelic Gauge (readings must be above 0.18” to 0.20” W.C. (44.8 to 49.8 Pa) on low fire).
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Troubleshooting Auger light flashes but auger motor does not turn at all. üIf the auger gear box does not turn but the motor’s armature does try to spin then the auger is jammed. – Try to break apart jam by poking at the jam through the drop tube. If this fails then empty the hopper and remove the auger cover **remember to re-seal the cover after installation** üCheck the fuse on the circuit board.
Wiring Diagram Armor Cable Supplied Grey Optional Exterior Vacuum Exhaust Blower Grey Switch Black White White Combustion Blue Brown Blower Exhaust Temperature Sensor Power Cord Brown Ground Black 115V 115V White Black Black White 220V 220V Brown Blue Thermostat Common 5 Amp Fuse Ignitor...
Parts List - Components Reference Part Description Number Number 120 °F (49 °C) Ceramic Fan Temperature Sensor EC-001 Domestic Power Cord - 115V EC-042 Auger Motor - 115V EF-001 High Limit Temp Sensor 200 °F (93 °C) Manual Reset EF-016 Vacuum Switch - 115V EF-017 Silicone Hose...
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Parts List - Components Reference Part Description Number Number 5⁄8“ ID Auger Collar with Screw 50-968 Empress Domestic Owner’s Manual - 115V 50-1266 Empress Domestic Technical Manual - 115V 50-1267 Auger - 115 V 50-1346 Ignitor tube with mounting flange 50-1355...
Parts List - Cast Reference Part Description Number Number Cast Ash Shelf - Painted 50-192 Cast Ash Shelf - Antique White 50-209 Cast Ash Shelf - Diamond Black 50-210 Cast Ash Shelf - Inferno Red 50-211 Cast Ash Shelf - Pearl Grey 50-212 Cast Ash Shelf - Wedgewood Blue 50-213...
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Parts List - Cast Reference Part Description Number Number Cast Side Right - Wedgewood Blue 50-243 Cast Side Right - Westport Green 50-244 Cast Side Right - Antique Chestnut 50-863 Cast Grate - Painted 50-205 Cast Grate - Antique White 50-245 Cast Grate - Diamond Black 50-246...
Industries, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each Enviro stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. With Enviro, you’re not just buying a stove, you’re buying a company with years of unequalled performance and quality.
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Limited Warranty on this stove. If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty, contact your authorized Enviro dealer before installation. 10. Sherwood Industries Ltd. will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions.
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If the stove is used for commercial purposes, it is excluded from the Limited Warranty. 24. No dealer, distributor, or similar person has the authority to represent or warrant Enviro products beyond the terms contained within the Limited Warranty. Sherwood Industries Ltd. assumes no liability for such warranties or representations.
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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