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Pellet Heater Owner's Manual - NB-Series The NB-Series of pellet heaters have been designed and built for the European domestic pellet heating market and is imported, distributed and supported in Australia by PFTAS Pty Ltd. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 1...
Quality pellet fuel is a natural product manufactured without any binders or additives. The pellets are formed under pressure from waste sawdust. There are many variables that will affect the Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 3...
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If they become blocked, remove the burn pot (when the unit is cold) and clean/scrape the clinkers out. Clean the holes with a small pointed object if required. Refer to the section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance. Pellets made from Harwood present less clinkering than those made from softwood speciies. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 4...
PELLET FEED RATES: Due to different fuel densities and sizes, pellet feed rates may vary. This may require an adjustment to combustion fan’s speed or to the auger feed trim setting on low (contact PFTAS). 5. Specifications The Pellet heater is an advanced design and has individual fresh air input and exhaust venting systems.
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(better insulation, reduce draughts etc). If your home is too hot on the lowest setting (ECO) then turn the heater off manually or contact Pellet Fires Tasmania Customer Service for more information and assistance. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 6...
This safety switch is installed on the bottom of hopper and will shut off the heater if it senses excessive temperatures (70 degrees). CONVECTION BLOWER THERMOSTAT This switch is installed on the vent pipe and turns the convection blower on when the heater is above 40 degrees. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 7...
Heater, that it will be free from defect in material and workmanship under normal use in accordance with the Owner's Manual. PFTAS shall at no cost to the consumer, upon such defects occurring, at its option repair or replace such faulty materials or workmanship.
Press the On/Off button on remote control or push and hold panel button for 3 seconds. Message, Switching Off will be shown first, (Fuel feed stops, pellets burn away) After the temperature in the heater is below 30degree, ‘GOODBYE’ is displayed. (STOPPED) Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 10...
Automatic mode turns the heater on and or off as determined by the programmed timer schedule. Press the Auto button to switch between Auto or Manual. If the light is on, automatic program is selected. Otherwise it is manual. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 11...
The number with “R” is the temperature for room. The number with “S” is the temperature for the Smoke The number with “P” is the temperature for the Protection. For example: It means that the room temperature is 13 degree. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 12...
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The following is P6; this data is related to the exhaust fan’s speed of the “Feeding”, “Lighting” and some minutes of “Stabilization” stage. The adjustable range is also from 20 to -20 Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 14...
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, the time can be amended: You can select week or time by keys also using to change the day or time , to save the correct data by press and move to next stage. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 15...
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On the above line it is showed the day which is programming, the hour with the functioning state. On the below line the programmed hour are displayed. Lower one means off, taller on means on, which also shows on superior line Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 16...
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, you can choose Yes, Or No. “Yes”- go back factory setting “NO” - use the data you have changed. Pressing the key the programming will finish. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 17...
If changes are made, you need to save the settings as the new default; else the original settings will remain after the power is turned off and back on again (power failure). g) Exit setup Press the spanner button at any time to exit the setup programming mode. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 18...
2 seconds (a beep will confirm). In the event of multiple error messages (eg E1 and E5), it may be necessary to power off the heater at the power point and then clear the error code. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 19...
Reinstall the ash drawer. HOPPER Fine sawdust will build up in the bottom of the hopper over time which can impede pellet feed. Before refilling the hopper, check for sawdust and vacuum out if necessary. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 20...
The Major maintenance procedures would be carried out as part of an annual service provided by PFTAS customer support or can be carried out by an experienced operator. ** Disconnect the unit from the main power supply before attempting any...
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Burn Pot=10 bags Ash Drawer=20 bags Flue Fan=100 bags Blower=100 bags NOTE: Cleaning schedule will vary depending on quality of pellets used. High ash pellets will require the heater to be cleaned more frequently. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 22...
Contact customer support. displayed. No fuel in the hopper. Fill the fuel into the hopper. 4. Burn pot overflows. Lack of air for burning. Clean the exhaust air way path. Orange or lazy fire. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 23...
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5 Heater switches off Heater has not reached Clean out the burn pot and start after 15 minutes. operating temperature. again. If fails a second time contact customer support. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 24...
The average electric power consumption is between 45 and 100 watts. During the automatic ignition process (duration 10 minutes) approx. 350 watts. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 25...
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Pellet Heater Owner's Manual - NB-Series Exhaust venting pipe Installation: Horizontal and Up (Snorkel), Horizontal (But it is not recommended, when the electronic power is off, the smoke might come out if the heater is on ) Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 26...
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Pellet Heater Owner's Manual - NB-Series Horizontal and Up through the eave The Distance between wall and heater when it is installed in the house (MM) Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 27...
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Locate the vent termination at least 1m away from combustible material such as shrubs, plants, grass, fences and adjacent buildings. The heater’s flue collar is 3”in diameter. An approved wall thimble or approved ceiling firestop must Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 28...
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Due to high temperature, the heater should be located out of traffic areas and away from furniture and draperies. Children and adults should be alert to the hazards of high surface temperature and should stay away to avoid burns or clothing ignition. Young children should be carefully supervised Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 29...
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Any grille, panel, or glass removed for service MUST be replaced prior to operating the heater. Do not operate appliance with the glass front removed, cracked, or broken. Replacement of the glass should be done by a qualified service technician. Pellet Fires Tasmania - V8.01 www.pftas.com.au Page 30...
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