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PELLET STOVE
EF-V EVOLUTION
OWNERS TECHNICAL MANUAL
SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD.
6782 OLDFIELD RD
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V8M-2A3

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  • Page 1 PELLET STOVE EF-V EVOLUTION OWNERS TECHNICAL MANUAL SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. 6782 OLDFIELD RD VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA V8M-2A3...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ENVIROFIRE INSTALLATION MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1) INTRODUCTION PAGE Pellet Quality ................ 3 Important Safety Data............4 Warnings and Recommendations......... 5 Automatic Safety Features ........... 5 Deciding Where To Locating Your Pellet Appliance ..... 6 Fireplace Dimensions ............6 Removing Your New Stove From It’s Pallet......7 Pedestal Installation .............
  • Page 3: Pellet Quality

    PELLET QUALITY IS IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING PAGE Your pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Since there are many manufacturers of wood pellets it is important to select pellets that are free of dirt or any impurities. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufactures.
  • Page 4: Important Safety Data

    IMPORTANT SAFETY DATA To prevent the possibility of a fire, ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the installation instructions. An ENVIROFIRE dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions. The stove’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive chimney pressure, it is very important to ensure that the exhaust system be sealed and airtight.
  • Page 5: Warnings And Recommendations

    WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door shut. Do not attempt to operate the stove with broken glass. Do not attempt to open the door and clean the glass while the unit is in operation. To clean the glass, use a soft cotton cloth and mild window cleaner, gas or wood stove glass cleaner or take a damp paper towel and dip into the fly ash, this is a very mild abrasive and will not damage the glass.
  • Page 6: Deciding Where To Locate Your Pellet Appliance

    DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE Check clearances to combustibles. Do not obtain combustion air from an attic, garage or any unventilated space. Combustion air may be obtained from a ventilated crawlspace. Do not install the stove in a bedroom. You can vent the stove through an exterior wall behind the unit or connect it to an existing masonry or metal chimney (must be lined if the chimney is over 6”...
  • Page 7: Removing Your New Stove From It's Pallet

    REMOVING YOUR NEW STOVE FROM THE PALLET To remove your new stove from its pallet, open the left and right side panels. There are two wood screws that are holding the bottom of the stove to the pallet. Remove the screws. Close the side panels. To remove the right and left hand cabinet sides there are three T-20 Torx screws on the back of the panel, loosen these screws only.
  • Page 8: Vent Termination Requirements

    VENT TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Do not terminate the vent in any enclosed or semi-enclosed areas such as a carport, garage, attic, crawlspace, narrow walkway, closely fenced area, under a sundeck or porch, or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes such as stairwells, covered breezeway, etc. 2.
  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES This unit can be installed on a combustible floor due to the built in pedestal hearth pad, for example linoleum, hardwood flooring. If this unit is to install onto a carpeted surface a hearth pad must be used for stability. Back Wall Adjacent Wall Side Wall...
  • Page 10: Mobile Home Installation

    EXHAUST AND FRESH AIR INTAKE DIMENSIONS EXTERNAL MOUNTED EXHAUST BLOWER. Base to center of flue 8.36 inches (21.34 CM) Side to center of flue 8.16 inches (20.72 CM) INTERIOR MOUNTED EXHAUST BLOWER. Base to center of flue 10.71 inches (27.20 CM) Side to center of flue 10.62 inches (26.97 CM) FRESH AIR INTAKE.
  • Page 11: Horizontal Exhaust Through The Wall

    INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION EF V EVOLUTION The ENVIROFIRE can be vented through the wall using two different methods. STRAIGHT THROUGH THE WALL. 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.
  • Page 12 STRAIGHT THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION WALL FRAMING INTERIOR WALL SURFACE TERMINATION CAP WALL THIMBLE VENT PIPE EF-V EVOLUTION THROUGH WALL WITH VERTICAL RISE (recommended) WALL FRAMING TERMINATION CAP INTERIOR WALL SURFACE VERTICAL SECTION OF VENT PIPE WALL THIMBLE EF-V EVOLUTION...
  • Page 13: Inside Vertical Pipe Installation

    VERTICAL INSTALLATION Choose a stove location that is ideal. See the section Deciding Where to Locate Your Pellet Appliance. Place the unit on the hearth pad (if installed on a carpeted surface.) and space the unit in a manner so when the pellet vent is installed vertically, it will be 3”...
  • Page 14: Hearth Mount Installation

    HEARTH MOUNT INSTALLATION Lock fireplace damper in the open position. Install positive flue connector at the fireplace dampers. Connect a Tee or a 90° degree elbow to the exhaust pipe. Install flexible stainless steel liner or listed pellet vent to the top of the chimney. RAIN CAP.
  • Page 15: Exterior Mounted Exhaust Blower

    EXTERIOR MOUNTED EXHAUST BLOWER EF V EVOLUTION can be equipped with an externally mounted exhaust blower. This optional kit would include all components necessary to install the exhaust blower on any 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.
  • Page 16 7. Remove the front and bottom sections of the EXTERIOR EXHAUST BLOWER HOUSING and install the exhaust blower ensuring that the gasket material is not damaged and is properly positioned. 8. Re install the top and bottom sections of the exhaust blower housing and place a bead of high temperature silicone around the exhaust pipe were it exits the exhaust blower housing to create a watertight...
  • Page 17 TYPICAL THROUGH WALL OUTSIDE TERMINATION INSTALLATION. EF V EVOLUTION 90° DEGREE ELBOW 45° DEGREE ELBOW WITH RODENT SCREEN OR STAINLESS STEEL TERMINATION HOOD 2 FOOT RISER PIPE ADAPTER ELECTRICAL CABLE EXTERIOR BLOWER AND HOUSING SIDE VIEW NOTE: WALL STRAP Ensure that all vent connections be installed by placing a small bead of high temperature...
  • Page 18 THROUGH WALL VERTICAL INSTALLATION Follow the previous pages for through wall installations. Ensure that vent pipe is properly secured to wall using wall straps. Maintain clearances to combustibles on vent pipe as well as unit. ROOF SHEATHING. RAIN CAP. ROOF FLASHING. ROOF RAFTERS.
  • Page 19: How To Start Your Pellet Appliance

    HOW TO START AND OPERATE YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE Check and fill hopper with pellets. Make sure unit is plugged into a working outlet. Convection Blower Speed Switch the power “ON” by Control pushing the start up switch once only. KNOB A Turn knob “B”...
  • Page 20: Slider/Damper

    SLIDER/DAMPER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove. A Qualified Service Technician or Installer should set the Slider Damper. The Slider Damper has been pre set at the factory. However, during installation this slider damper might require further adjustment depending on type of installation or fuel quality.
  • Page 21: Areas For Routine Maintenance

    AREAS FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION The following should be inspected periodically to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value: 2 3 DAYS/WEEKLY SEASON or 2 TONS OF FUEL Burn Pot and Liner Exhaust Vent Ash Pan Fresh air Intake Tube Inside Firebox...
  • Page 22 DOOR GLASS (It is recommended that your dealer replace the glass if broken.) The door glass is made of high temperature PYRO CERAMIC. The center panel is 14” x 14” inches (35.5cm x 35.5 cm). To replace the glass, unscrew and remove the four glass retainers. Remove the glass and any broken pieces.
  • Page 23: Electrical Component Functions

    ELECTRICAL COMPONENT AND FUNCTIONS Some parts have been removed for clarity.
  • Page 24 The following is a list of electrical components and their functions on the ENVIROFIRE EF-V EVOLUTION pellet stove. POWER CORD OUTLET. Main power supply to the unit supplied at this location. CONVECTION BLOWER. This blower fan, (mounted in the center bottom of the unit) draws room air from the back of the stove and passes the air through the heat exchanger tubes and back into the room.
  • Page 25 CONVECTION FAN CONTROLLER. This controller is responsible for varying the speed of the convection blower. 200° F (93° C) MANUAL RESET TEMPERATURE SENSOR. This sensor (located on the right side hopper) has a red button located in the center of the sensor. This sensor will turn the auger OFF if the hopper reaches 200°...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING: DO NOT: Hold the start-up switch down, this is a momentary contact switch and can be damaged if held down too long. 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.
  • Page 27 The stove will not operate when hot Unplug the stove, open the left side panel. Jump the two brown leads that are attached to the 120°F (49°C) Exhaust temperature sensor. If the stove operates replace the 120°F (49°C) sensor. The exhaust motor will not function normally Open the left side panel, check all connections against the wiring diagram.
  • Page 28 The auger motor will not function normally Make sure the exhaust blower is operating. Make sure the dial-a-fire is turned on. Unplug the stove and open the side and back panels. Check all the connections to the auger motor, auger dial-a-fire, vacuum sensor, 200°F (93°C) temperature sensor and the timing control module against the wiring diagram in this manual.
  • Page 29 The stove will not shut down Check the connections to the 120°F (49°C) exhaust temperature sensor, start-up switch and the start-up timer against the wiring diagram. Check the 120°F (49°C) temperature sensor by removing one of the brown wires from the sensor.
  • Page 30: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM...
  • Page 31: Parts List

    PARTS LIST EF-037 POWER UP TIMER 20-038 EF5 CAST TOP EF-043 START-UP SWITCH 20-045 EF 5 FIREBOX BRICK LINER S.S. SIDE PANELS (2) AND EF5-101 20-054 EF5 S.S. BURN POT LINER HOPPER LID EF5-103 EVOLUTION HEARTH PAD 20-073 EF 5 UPGRADE KIT OUTSIDE COMBUSTION BLOWER EF5-104 20-074...
  • Page 32: Exploded Views

    COMBUSTION BLOWER EF5-114 HIGH LIMIT SENSOR 200° F (93° C) EF5 -105 CONTROLLER VACUUM EF5-106 SWITCH EF5-115 GREEN LIGHT EF5-107 IGNITER 20-022 START SWITCH EF5-108 EVOLUTION EF5 AUGER DIAL-A-FIRE SHAFT 20-074 20-024 EXHAUST TEMP SENSOR 120° F (49°C) AUGER EF5-109 MOTOR EF5-116 IGNITER TEMP...
  • Page 33: Exploded Views

    HOPPER LID CABINET SIDE PAINTED FIREBOX RIGHT EF5-140 PANEL PAINTED STAINLESS STEEL HOPPER LID LEFT 20-032 EF5-141 HINGE EF5-126 STAINLESS OUTSIDE STRAIGHT EF5-142 FIREBOX STEEL CAST TOP COMBUSTION EXHAUST PANEL CONTROL 20-030 20-038 BLOWER TUBE CENTER PANEL HOUSING EF-147 EF5-125 EF5-122 EF5-104 FIREBOX...
  • Page 34: Warranty

    WARRANTY Sherwood Industries Ltd. gives a five year limited warranty on all steel manufactured parts. A one-year warranty is provided on all electrical components. The above limited warranties are extended only to the original purchaser. There is no warranty on the following parts: fiberglass rope baskets refractory material burn pot liner...

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