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PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PELLET STOVE CHATHAM Freestanding and Fireplace Insert OWNER’S MANUAL Contact your 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-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
Table of Contents ......................3 INTRODUCTION ....................3 RATING LABEL LOCATION ......................3 PELLET QUALITY ....................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY DATA ................4 SAFETY WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS & ......................6 DIMENSIONS SPECIFICATIONS ....................6 DIMENSIONS FREESTANDING ..................6 DIMENSIONS FIREPLACE INSERT ..................6 S P E C I F I C AT I O N S ....................7 I N S TA L LAT I O N ..............7...
Introduction MPORTANT AFETY Please read this entire Owner’s Manual before installing or operating your HUDSON RIVER Pellet Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire official to obtain a permit and any information on installation restrictions and inspection requirements for your area.
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If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above-mentioned information, please feel free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments. SINCE HUDSON RIVER STOVE WORKS HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR STOVE, HUDSON RIVER STOVE WORKS GRANTS NO WARRANTY IMPLIED OR STATED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STOVE.
Installation ECIDING HERE TO OCATE YOUR ELLET PPLIANCE 1. Check clearances to combustibles (see I NSTALLATION LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES , and I REESTANDING NSTALLATION LCOVE LEARANCES REESTANDING NSTALLATION LEARANCES OMBUSTIBLES IREPLACE NSERT 2. Do not obtain combustion air from an attic, garage or any unventilated space. Combustion air may be obtained from a ventilated crawlspace.
9” MINIMUM Figure 5: Minimum Clearances to Combustibles for Freestanding Figure 4: Chatham on Floor Protection. Chatham. This pellet stove requires floor protection. The floor protection must be non-combustible, extending beneath the stove the full width and depth of the unit including 9“ in front for ember protection.
Installation LEARANCES TO OMBUSTIBLES IREPLACE NSERT The fireplace insert must be installed into a masonry fireplace. This model includes a surround faceplate and a pedestal. From the body of the heater to the side wall: 9 inches minimum From the body of the heater to the Facing on masonry fireplace: 8 inches minimum )URP WKH ERG\ RI WKH KHDWHU WR WKH ´...
5. If the unit is incorrectly vented or the air to fuel mixture is out of balance, a slight discoloration of the exterior of the house might occur. Since these factors are beyond the control of Hudson River Stove Works, we grant no guarantee against such incidents.
8 " 8 " 8 " 4 " 5 3 4 " Figure 9: Chatham Inlet and Outlet Location. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENTING MANUFACTURER UTSIDE RESH ONNECTION Outside fresh air is mandatory when installing this unit in airtight homes and mobile homes.
Installation ORNER HROUGH NSTALLATION REESTANDING Fresh Air Intake 3" (7.5 cm) Wall thimble manufactured by pellet vent manufacturer. 3" (7.5 cm) Figure 11: Corner Installation. ORIZONTAL XHAUST HROUGH NSTALLATION REESTANDING 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 at least ´ FP DZD\ from the building. If necessary, bring Exhaust Tube another length of 3" (75mm) or 4" (100mm) pipe (PL type) to "PL" or "L" vent the outside of the Wall Thimble home to connect first...
Installation ) - F ERTICAL ISE WITH ORIZONTAL ERMINATION NSTALLATION ECOMMENDED REESTANDING A 45° elbow with a rodent screen may be used Termination cap in place of the termination cap (or stainless steel 90°elbow termination hood). Wall framing Recommended vent size for vertical installation: 8QGHU IW ´...
Installation NSIDE ERTICAL NSTALLATIONS REESTANDING 1. Choose a stove location that is ideal. See the section “I NSTALLATION ECIDING HERE TO OCATE YOUR ELLET ´ PPLIANCE 2. Place unit hearth pad (if installed on Rain cap - ensure cap is at least 2 feet (610mm) above a carpeted surface) and the roof at the lowest point...
Installation UTSIDE ERTICAL NSTALLATIONS REESTANDING To accomplish a outside vertical pipe installation, follow steps 1 through 5 in the “I NSIDE ERTICAL NSTALLATIONS ” section and then finish it by performing the following (refer to Figure 23). REESTANDING 1. Install a tee with clean out on the outside of the house. 2.
Installation EARTH OUNT NSTALLATION REESTANDING Damper Removed Rain cap or Fastened Open Mantel Minimum 8" (20 cm) from top of stove Storm collar Clean-out tee Min 9" Fresh-air intake should Seal plate come from chimney. If holes already exist Floor (cover plate) fresh-air intake can be Protection...
Installation ASONRY IREPLACE NSERT NSTALLATION IREPLACE NSERT The Fireplace insert model requires a surround faceplate and a pedestal. When installing this unit, ensure that the pedestal is removed from the inside of the hopper and installed on the bottom of the unit (Refer to I NSTALLATION NSTALLATION OF...
Installation (USA O OSITIVE ONNECTION WITHOUT A ELINE IREPLACE NSERT This unit does not require a full reline (in USA only) when installing into a masonry fireplace, however, it is recommended to ensure proper drafting of the appliance. IMPORTANT: Ensure the chimney and firebox are cleaned and free of all debris, including soot and ashes, before proceeding with this installation.
Installation NSTALLATION OF ONTROL ANEL IN URROUND ANEL IREPLACE NSERT Tools Required: Torx T-20 Screwdriver 1. Remove the control panel from the shipping position on the unit by UHPRYLQJ RQH [ ´ 7RU[ VFUHZ 2. Align the control panel with the two holes in the surround panel and IDVWHQ XVLQJ WZR [ ´...
Installation HERMOSTAT NSTALLATION 1. Install the wall thermostat in a location that is not too close to 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.
Operating Instructions ONTROL OARD UNCTIONS 1. AUGER LIGHT: This green light will flash in conjunction with the auger pulse. 2. MODE LIGHT: Responsible for signaling the state of the control board. When the light is flashing the stove is in an automatic start mode or the thermostat has control of the unit. When the light is solid, the Heat Level Setting can be altered.
Operating Instructions MANUAL MODE: MODE All control of circuit board function is adjusted at the circuit board. To START: Press the ON / OFF button. The stove will turn on. The AUTO/OFF HIGH/LOW system light will flash. The Auger Light will flash with each pulse of the MANUAL auger (the Auger Feed Rate is pre-programmed during start-up).
Operating Instructions LIDER AMPER THE SLIDER / DAMPER MUST BE SET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION. A Qualified Service Technician This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove. The or Installer must set the Slider Damper. slider damper knob is located on the left cab side (see Figure 7). If the fire should happen to go out and the heat output indicator has been set on the lowest setting, the Slider Damper should be pushed in slightly, decreasing the air in the firebox.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance The following list of components should be inspected and maintained routinely to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value: 2-3 Days / Weekly Semi-annually or 2 Tons of Fuel Burn Pot and Liner Exhaust Vent Ash Pan...
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance ASH PAN AND DOOR GASKETS (weekly) After extended use the gasketing may come loose. To repair this, glue the gasketing on using high- temperature fiberglass gasket glue available from your local HUDSON RIVER dealer. This is important to maintain an airtight assembly.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance (season) EXHAUST PASSAGES Removal of the firebox backing for bi- annual cleaning (refer to Figure 35): 2SHQ WKH GRRU E\ OLIWLQJ WKH KDQGOH remove the burn pot and burn pot liner. /XEULFDWH DOO VFUHZV ZLWK SHQHWUDWLQJ RLO ...
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Troubleshooting 9Check 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 +RVH RQ D 0DJQDKHOLF *DXJH UHDGLQJV PXVW EH DERYH ´ :& RQ ORZ ILUH ,I WKH PRWRU IDLOV WR UHDFK D ´...
Troubleshooting 6. The 200 °F ( 93 °C) high limit temperature sensor has tripped. 95HVHW VHQVRU DQG GHWHUPLQH FDXVH ± ZDV LW &RQYHFWLRQ %ORZHU IDLOXUH RU ) & 7HPSHUDWXUH Sensor failure? Bypass the 160 °F ( 71 °C) sensor, does the Convection blower come on high if not replace the blower? If yes, replace sensor (located on the left side of the firewall).
Wiring Diagram Grey Vacuum Grey Switch White Combustion Blue Brown Blower Exhaust Temperature Sensor Power Cord Brown Ground Black 115V 115V White Black Black White Thermostat Common 5 Amp Ignitor Fuse Convection Temperature Black Sensor White Orange Orange Purple Purple Convection Blue White...
FS PELLET & FS WOODSTOVE SS QUAD LATCH 50-2760 BACK GRILL 50-2820 CHATHAM OWNERS TECHNICAL MANUAL 50-2821 CHATHAM FS HOPPER LID (OLD SERIALIZED PART MUST BE RETURNED) 50-2822 FS ASH PAN WITH LATCH 50-2823 CHATHAM FS CABINET SIDE LEFT 50-2824...
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Parts list 50-2841 CAST SURROUND RIGHT (SPECIFY COLOR) 50-2842 CAST SURROUND TOP-LEFT (SPECIFY COLOR) 50-2843 CAST SURROUND TOP-RIGHT (SPECIFY COLOR) 50-2844 CAST SURROUND KEYSTONE (SPECIFY COLOR) EC-001 120F (49C) Ceramic Fan Temperature Sensor EC-042 DOMESTIC POWER CORD 115V EC-044 HEYCO STRAIN RELIEF EC-058 WINDOW CHANNEL TAPE- 72IN EF-001...
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty: Under this warranty, Hudson River Stove Works covers the body of the stove including all exterior metals. This warranty covers: Firebox, Heat Exchanger, Pedestals, Legs, and Door Assembly. Please see the exclusions and limitations section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty.
NAME OF DEALER: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ ADDRESS: ADDRESS: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________ PHONE:___________________________________ MODEL: Chatham NAME OF INSTALLER: SERIAL NUMBER:___________________________ _________________________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _____________ (dd/mm/yyyy) DATE OF INSTALLATION:___________ ADDRESS: (dd/mm/yyyy) MAGNEHELIC AT INSTALL:___________________ _________________________________________ INSTALLER’S SIGNATURE: _________________________________________ _________________________________________...
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