Enerzone BIO-35 Owner's Manual

Enerzone BIO-35 Owner's Manual

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FREESTANDING & FIREPLACE INSERT
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. Failure
to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.
Save these instructions.
Some surfaces become hot at higher feeding rates. To prevent potential burns, avoid contact with those
areas.
This heating unit must serve as a supplementary heat source. An alternative heat source should be
available in the home if needed. The manufacturer cannot be responsible for additional heating costs
associated with the use of an alternative heat source.
It is highly recommended that the user buys this product from a retailer who can provide installation and
maintenance advices.
Professional installation is highly recommended
MODEL BIO-35
OWNER'S MANUAL
Manufactured by:
Stove Builder International Inc.
Quebec City (Quebec)
CANADA
45265

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  • Page 1 MODEL BIO-35 FREESTANDING & FIREPLACE INSERT 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.
  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the BIO-35 pellet stove & insert. 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; 2) Operate it correctly;...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • • Do not operate your stove if you Keep foreign objects out of the hopper. smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it, and call your dealer. DO NOT UNPLUG IT • • Never use gasoline, gasoline-type Do not throw this manual away.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION ..............................2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................ 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................4 FREESTANDING INSTALLATION ........................6 BIO-35 FREESTANDING PELLET STOVE ..................... 6 PREPARATION ..............................6 CLEARANCES ..............................6 COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY ........................... 7 WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED ......................7 VENTING ................................
  • Page 5 AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS ........29 WARNING CODES ............................30 SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP ......................30 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ..........................31 ELECTRIC SHOCK ............................31 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..........................32 APPENDIX A ............................... 33 APPENDIX B ............................... 34 ENERZONE LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ..................35...
  • Page 6: Freestanding Installation

    Figure 2 CLEARANCES Corner installation The BIO-35 has been tested and listed for installation in regular and mobile homes.(refer figure 1 & 2) FLOOR PROTECTION: minimum 6” in the front and 6” on each side. The stove must be placed on a continuous (grouted joints) non-combustible material such as ceramic tile, cement board, brick, 3/8”...
  • Page 7: Combustion Air Supply

    A closable outside air register can be used in tightly insulated homes. VENTING The BIO-35 is certified for use with Vent type UL-103 or ULC S629M and Chimney type UL-641 or ULC S609, 3” or 4” diameter in size. This unit can TRIM...
  • Page 8: Filters Installation And Cleaning

    FILTERS INSTALLATION AND CLEANING The two filters for your convection blowers are supplied with the owner’s manual. Although the filters are not mandatory, they are useful to prevent dust from being dispersed into the room where the stove is located. If you install the filters, please make sure that they are cleaned on a regular basis as per our recommended maintenance schedule.
  • Page 9: Equivalent Vent Lenght (Evl)

    EQUIVALENT VENT LENGHT (EVL) The longer the run of pipe in your installation, the more restriction there is in the system. Therefore, larger diameter pipe should be used for longer runs. • Use 4” pipe if you have more than 15 feet of Equivalent Vent Length 90 DEGREE ELBOW (EVL).
  • Page 10: Vertically With New Chimney System

    B. VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (REFER TO FIGURE 16- VENTING THROUGH ROOF) NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a centered vertical installation, a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
  • Page 11: Vertically Into Existing Masonry Fireplace

    VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE VERTICAL ROOF VENT 18" NOTE: Follow Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. 3" Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep FOLLOW CHIMNEY OR VENT MANUFACTURER'S or installer to determine its structural integrity. TOP PLATE INSTRUCTIONS You must run a pipe from the stove outlet to 18 inches above the top of the chimney.
  • Page 12: Insert Installation

    INSERT INSTALLATION The detailed instructions required to assemble the faceplate are supplied with the faceplate kit. 23 1/4" (591 mm) 10 15/16" INSERT INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE ( 278mm ) FACEPLATE NOTE: Follow pipe manufacturer’s instructions. 9 9/16" (243 mm) 22 5/8"...
  • Page 13: Clearances

    Figure 35 Clearances DOOR OVERLAY INSTALLATION In order to complete the assembly of your Enerzone Bio 35, you need to install the door overlay. 1- Position the overlay on the door frame and fix it in place from behind using the 4 screws.
  • Page 14: Operation

    High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for more frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the burn pot and vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. ENERZONE cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets.
  • Page 15: Unit Controls

    UNIT CONTROLS The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from the panel on the BIO-35. The control panel functions are as follows: Note: To display the available functions, just touch the control board at any place Select the desired function *The display will turn itself off after 2 minutes.
  • Page 16: Combex Tm

    Your stove uses a unique patented technology called COMBEX. As opposed to most other pellet stoves, which use only an exhaust blower, your BIO-35 uses a motor on which are mounted two housings with impeller blades. One housing serves for combustion, and the other for exhaust.
  • Page 17: Shutdown Procedure

    SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your ENERZONE stove off is a matter of pressing on the control panel. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level. The stove cannot restart before it has completely shut down.
  • Page 18: Operating The Stove Using A Thermostat

    Location of the thermostat is very important to obtain the best comfort and efficiency from you BIO-35. The thermostat should be mounted 50 inch from the floor on a wall located 15 to 20 feet from the stove. You should avoid installing directly in front of the stove to avoid cycling.(See Figure 41)
  • Page 19 N.B.: It is possible to change the setting of your unit such that if the thermostat does not call for heat after 45 minutes, the unit will remain at the lowest heat setting (#1) but will not shut down (this is the PILOT ON mode). The stove will remain at the lowest heat level until the thermostat calls for heat again.
  • Page 20: Operating Safety Precautions

    DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR ENERZONE STOVE. NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP” A FIRE IN THIS HEATER.
  • Page 21: Maintenance

    NOTE: Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged. If so, clean thoroughly. BAFFLE ASH REMOVAL The BIO-35 stove has an ash drawer located under the firebox (not available for insert installation*). To remove ashes: Make sure fire is out and the firebox is cool. MAIN Open the door and remove the baffle from the firebox.
  • Page 22: Vaccum Use

    CLEANING Heat Exchange Tubes – Your BIO-35 stove is designed with a built-in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used weekly to remove accumulated ash on the tubes. Slide the cleaning rod back and forth two or three times from front to back (refer to figure 43).
  • Page 23: Blowers And Pressure Switch Probe

    PROBE CONNECTOR BLOWERS AND PRESSURE SWITCH PROBE DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT. • Blower Cleaning – Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion/exhaust blower and convection blower. Periodically, the blowers should be cleaned as the ash and dust can impede performance.
  • Page 24: Recommended Maintenance Schedule

    While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your ENERZONE Dealer for repair or replacement. Neither the appliance owner nor...
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING When your stove acts abnormally, the first reaction is to get help. This guide may save you time and money by enabling you to resolve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation; 4) component failure; 5) factory defect. You can usually solve problems related to 1 and 2.
  • Page 26: Stove Shuts Off And Shows Warning Code "E

    STOVE SHUTS OFF AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “E” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is empty. Refill the hopper. The burn pot holes are blocked. Remove the burn pot and clean it thoroughly. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way slide the air supply toward the minimum setting.
  • Page 27: Stove Feeds Pellets, But Will Not Ignite And Shows Warning Code "L

    STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “L” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Adjust the air supply toward the minimum setting for startup. In some situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting.
  • Page 28: Stove Stops Feeding Pellets And Shows Warning Code "H

    STOVE STOPS FEEDING PELLETS AND SHOWS WARNING CODE “H” Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: One of the two L-250 automatic high temperature switches has been The L-250 automatic high temperature switches are located on the top and tripped. bottom of the auger housing They send a signal to the control board if the auger housing overheats.
  • Page 29: Smoke Smell Coming Back Into The Home

    SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: There is a leak in the vent pipe system. Inspect all vent pipe connections. All vent connector joints must be sealed and fastened in accordance with the pellet pipe manufacturer's instructions to ensure consistent performance and avoid smoke and ash spillage.
  • Page 30: Warning Codes

    SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your BIO-35 may emit a faint wood-burning odor. If this increases beyond normal, or if you notice an unusual soot build-up on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. All joints should be properly sealed. Also clean your stove, following...
  • Page 31: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM THERMOSTAT HOPPER LID TERMINALS SWITCH N.O. N.O. CONTROL BOARD DISPLAY BOARD THERMISTOR L2(LINE COMMON) L1(LINE HOT) L1(LINE NO CONNECTED) FRAME GROUND L-250 RESET N.C. AIR FLOW PRESSURE SWITCH N.O. AUGER COMBUSTION/EXHAUST IGNITER MOTOR BLOWER L-250 N.C. F-160 CONVECTION N.O.
  • Page 32: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized ENERZONE Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART # Airflow Pressure Switch 44029 Air Switch Hose 49004...
  • Page 33: Appendix A

    APPENDIX A HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL VENT CHART  If you plot your venting system configuration on this chart, your wall or Possible Vertical roof termination should be vent length (feet) within the grid. Possible Horizontal  vent length (feet) Let’s imagine an installation consisting of a horizontal vent coming out at the back of the stove on a total distance of 8 feet. This horizontal run is followed by a Tee and a 6-foot vertical rise.
  • Page 34: Appendix B

    APPENDIX B Fabriquant de poêle international inc. INSTALLATION DIAGRAM Stove Builder International Inc. 1700, rue Léon-Harmel, Québec (Québec) G1N 4R9 DRAW YOUR INSTALLATION Phone : (418) 527-3060 Fax : (418) 527-4311 1 SQUARE = 1 F00T E-mail : tech@sbi-international.com Web site : www.drolet.ca Installation int.
  • Page 35: Enerzone Limited Lifetime Warranty

    *Pictures required Shall your unit or a components be defective, contact immediately your ENERZONE dealer. Prior to your call make sure you have the following information necessary to your warranty claim treatment: • Your name, address and telephone number;...

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