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1. Controller B Motor output 0 to 10V input 12V input a SS SS SSS blue pin 15 black pin 16 SSS black yellow Feed motor SSS Ash removal motor black 2 RE bin 17 pin 18 19 grey 20 22227 7 7 22222222222 22 222226 222 2222 2 222 Thermostat Contact an authorized dealer for the listed parts Does not use substitute parts Use of unapproved parts may result in poor performance and endanger your safety and void the warranty Burner threads for Wood Pellet Ash door gasket 5 8 X 53 or 1 6 cm X 134 cm CO m mi o 35 Ys Paromax Lifetime Limited Warranty Time Period PAROMAX offers 5 YEAR warranty on parts and 1 YEAR on labor against manufacturing defects on the steel structure of the device PAROMAX offers 2 YEAR warranty on parts and 1 YEAR on labor on all the electronics components convection and combustion fans the feed amp ash motors power supply vacuum amp hopper switch electronic boards PAROMAX offers 1 YEAR warranty on parts of the ash removal system and the burner Limitations Exclusions And Claim Procedure The warranty starts at the purchase2. ynam Louwa 860 Tou ag pisn Gulag edid puaa aur jo pamba sepoo pag pue suomonumsul munjegnumu edid ey 4 ge Dureked uaa Spoqeui penada ROLNY uoi 2ni sul pue sament 53512 35 LN3Ad3S8d DILSI TH drin snos apqo uos aur sui uogegersu 1 2509 ager Bg Ley og p augur HET og taon5ogne aun Optra dni or vong auo aoa OY copy gl bungan Jeu Caco PSST uu ueri SAW SNOLVTTROSNI 530 MOLLISISML 30 13 541 153 di3NOO Ies MOLD TTVLSNI 13 SHOTA THOT BA 1 y Jequunu jeas SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 01 DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL AND DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE 02 Do not store any combustibles near to the unit in operation Minimum clearance from the unit and to store combustibles are 4 feet or 1 21 meter Store the combustible in a dry place 03 Do not use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this unit Keep all such liquids well away from the unit
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5. D A B Gradually increase the ash removal of 1 level until the display shows number 16 1 Il Duae C Check after one hour if the fuel bed has decreased If not repeat steps A and B by 1 level If necessary you may repeat these procedures a few times Refer to chapter Fuel consumption on page 20 and 21 if maximum settings are on the combustion fan and the ash removal Note Memorize new parameters for the combustion fan and the ash removal system in order to apply them at the next start up Refer to steps A B C when the fuel bed remains in the burner s bottom with settings for the combustion fan at 5 and the ash removal system at 15 A Gradually decrease the combustion fan of 1 level until the display shows number 4 B Gradually decrease the ash removal of 1 level until the display shows number 14 C Check after one hour if the fuel bed has increased If not repeat steps A and B by 1 level If necessary you may repeat these procedures a few times Refer to chapter Fuel consumption on page 20 and 21 if minimum settings are on the combustion fan and the ash removal D For the loss of the fuel bed embers while burning wood pellets when the combustion fan and the ash removal system are at the minimum settings 1 and 11 Reduce the opening of the air inlet this will help increase the fuel bed on a long term 4 hours period see Image 3 on page 17 According to the pellets used it is
6. The unit is still running and cold Replace sensor 130F protection see chapter T2 without an error code The unit is still running and cold Replace sensor 110F protection see chapter T14 and the screen shows cool down mode The heat function mode is locked Thermostat mode is activated refer to page 21 for on heat level 1 or 3 4 thermostat functions 28 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING Always unplug the AC source wall outlet of your unit before performing any maintenance or repair C D gt 5 T1 The unit will not start Make sure the power cord is plugged into the unit and wall outlet Check if the power converter green light is on If not lit up refer to Chapter T15 Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components T2 Unit stops and displays THERMO 1 How to verify if the sensor Thermo Disk 130F is good when the hopper is not empty Relight when the unit is cold and wait 50 minutes to see if the same error code reappears Replace the Thermo disk See image 33 on page 32 if the error code reappears Refer to the feed system in chapter T7 if the error code does not appear Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components T3 The unit is very hot and display THERMO 2 Thermo 2 is displayed on the screen Open the left door and remove the side panel see im
7. RAFAEL 55 Y NI Efficency i Paromax Version AMERICA touch screen Important Press the left upper corner of screen to increase luminosity when the screen is black Portland Oregon USA US Important Close hopper lid or main door 60 seconds delay before unit will stop IMPORTANT Read the manual before using the Rafael USER MANUAL amp MAINTENANCE WARNING IMPORTANT INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION Model IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Report 120 S 01B 2 Approbation ASTM E1509 04 ULC 5627 00 ULC ORD C1482 M1990 Serial Number Improper installation adjustment alteration or maintenance can cause injury property damage Purchase date or loss of life For assistance or additional Purchased from information consult an authorized dealer Please note your serial number when Manufactured by Paromax calling for technical support see page 4 Blainville Qc Canada J7C 5E2 RA En A 12 09A September 2012 Please note the battery comes shipped inside the hopper Important remove the battery before start up V 2 p C MESSAGE NEW OWNER Thank You We Appreciate Your Business The quality of execution of each of our stoves will provide you peaceful years of comfort Three steps to follow for the safest and most efficient performanc
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9. fo S 5 IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED BY A PAROMAX AUTHORIZED DEALER INSTALLER CLEARANCE TABLE Use in conjunction with diagram on page 11 for allowable exterior vent locations for both horizontal and vertical terminations Clearances may only be reduced by means approved by a regulatory authority p C Minimum eseription S B 48 122cm From beside below any door or window that may beopened D 24 61cm any adjacent building fences and protruding parts of the structure 12 130 5 To inside corner combustible wall vertical amp horizontal terminations H 36 91 5cm_ To each side of center line extended above natural gas or propane meter reg ulator assembly or mechanical vent within a height of 4 5 m above the meter regulator assembly 36 91 5 From any forced air intake of other appliance J 12 30 5 Clearance to non mechanical air supply inlet to building or combustion air inlet to any appliance 24 61cm Clearance above roof line for vertical terminations NOTES 1 Do not terminate the vent in any enclosed or semi enclosed areas that can build up a concentration of smoke 2 Vent surfaces can become extremely hot Keep children away from such areas Non combustible shielding or guards may be required 3 Termination must exhaust above sea level and the inlet elevation It is reco
10. pin 1 to pin 2 a SS SS SS S white pin 6 to pin 1 red pin 3 to pin 4 2 5 t 2 SSS sss SSS pin 1 pin 2 SSS EN SIS Thermodisk 300F 22727 ellow yellow pin 8 bin in green pin 5 green pin 6 7 SSS Saat P pet N A i N A A S i Control Panel PA 10 403 SY SS SSS SS 222 22277 27777 727 22222222222 2222 i 2 1 2222022 pir ple KE n e 9AA A ellow pin 10 YEW Contro llerA brown 2 black in 12 T pin 13 red SSS in 14 222277777777 7 1 V 0 e A A V 77 X m NW SSS E 9 22777 2 2222222 purple purple pin 22 Motor output red pin 11 Fan A 34 0 to 10V input 12V input
11. removal system causing an accumulation or overflow in the burner and around the burner These types of prob lems are your responsibility and are not considered as a malfunction but a non appropriate adjustment on the control board Wood pellets corn and wheat fuel have different physical characteristics such as moisture grain size and high ash content therefore these guidelines and instructions will help you get a better performance and understanding of your unit when using different fuel First time burning with corn or wheat To familiarize you with corn or wheat we recommend using wood pellets during the first days When you are famil iar with the functioning of the unit you can switch to corn or wheat Corn or wheat may leave a permanent white deposit on the glass Note Paromax recommends purchasing a second ash pan when the unit is set to heat level 4 or 5 for more than 24 hours When the ash pan is full there is possibility of creating a clinker or a fuel overflow outside the burner It is recommended emptying the ash pan everyday when burning agricultural combustibles Preparing the unit for corn or wheat Image 3A Install the 24 holes burner and close the air inlet image 3A Note Refer to the fuel bed level on page 19 Note Lightly tighten the upper disc with hands when changing the burner Install the ash box below the burner before installing the burner s bottom threaded disc Clinker prevention In many case
12. see image 28 Remove the side panel to access the control panel and replace the fuse refer to image 19 of page 26 Important Refer to chapter M6 to clean the fuel system before you restart the unit Note After maintenance use the manual feed icon primer to test if the motor is running Note Always unplug the AC source wall outlet and DC source battery before replacing any fuses T8 Unit displays FUS 2 The ash motor is not functioning and the display show FUS 2 code Replace the 500mA fuse slow blow in F3 socket see image 28 Remove the side panel to access the control panel and replace the fuse refer to image 19 of page 26 Important Before you restart the unit refer to Chapter M3 to clean the ash removal system Note to check the motor Press the manual feed and check if the ash removal system is running Note Always unplug the AC source wall outlet and DC source battery before replacing any fuses T9 The unit displays FUS 3 Main board FUS 3 Replace the main fuse 500 MA fast acting in socket F1 see image 28 Remove the side panel to access the main board to replace fuse see image 19 on page 26 The fuse is not burnt verify the cable connections between the touch screen and the main board See the elec tric diagram on page 34 and 395 E m EL uu EE E in Note Always unplug the AC source wall outlet and DC source battery before replacing a fuse F1 socket 30 T10 Unit
13. SM 1 display will appear in red and the combustion fan will start Fill the cup with wood pellets and drop the pellets into the burner Sprinkle generously the pellets in the burner with an approved fire starter gel and mix well with the poker Next use a match to light the fire starter in the burner and close the main door SM 1 will turn green on the display and the startup countdown mode will begin Some fire starter gels have a low alcohol content which will result in a weak start up 4 SM 1 and SM 2 mode will scroll on the screen for a total of 8 minutes for wood pellets and 25 minutes for corn or wheat Note that the shutdown icon is accessible at all time Once the startup period is over the screen will indicate the heat level 3 WARNING If the burner only produces smoke immediately stop the startup proce dure or normal mode by pressing the red icon on the screen Wait until the unit is completely cold before putting it back in operation Note This is a mechanical device Since it contains two fan motors and two auger motors it is likely that you will hear sounds from your appliance these noises are normal U O D D qu D O o O gt Q O 5 Selecting heat levels There is a 5 minutes time delay cycle when increasing or decreasing between each level for wood pellet and twenty 20 minutes for corn or wheat Fuel chart information Heat level Fuel per hour Ap
14. Type of chimney for corn or wheat Double wall stainless steel PL version 3 7 6 05 6 336 449 Inside diameter of the chimney Paromax reserves the right to change any of the specifications mentioned above without prior notice D O gt 5 O UO AY lm RT 33 red pin 5 to pin 2 SSS OOOO black pin 4 to pin 1 white pin 3 to pin 4 SSS ttt tt green pin 2 to pin 3 Es LINY 4 i Communication control board PA 10 404 s SSS SS Mini2440v2 touch screen aor b t 3 i 3 t 9 yellow 2 to pin 10 i e TT naa SSS SOS A to DC converter V1 POSITIVE OUTPUT COM NEGATIVE OUTPUT GROUND AC NEUTRAL AC LINE EE d 12 volts batte Thermodisk 130F orange orange Pressure switch yellow pin 9 SSS black ry green white batte ______ 2 battery brown SSS 7 SSS 7 SS SSS SSS pin 1 to V1 output SS Poway Thermodisk 110F bin pin 4 Hopper switch white white SSS pin 2 to COM output SSS
15. You can pass the pellet vent system thru the wall behind the unit Paromax recomand to use rigid pellet vent pipe up thru the existing chimney Ensure that all clearances to combustibles are met as per the safety label and the diagrams on Clearances section at page 9 This appliance may need outside air if there is a negative pressure within the room Make sure the outside air sup ply for the unit does not come from a garage an attic or any restricted non ventilated space The floor mat under the stove must be of non combustible material i e cement ceramics etc and must extend 6 or 15 2 cm for the sides and front Refer to the diagrams on Clearances section at page 9 Requirement Avoid any PL pellet vent quick connection twist lock in the attic or roof space closet or similar con cealed space floor or ceiling Do not use different brand or models of vent pipe on the same vent pipe installation WARNING DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVICING AN OTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT CONNECT TO ANY DISTRIBUTION DUCT OR SYSTEM Pellet vent size PL IMPORTANT Always use a double wall 3 7 6 cm or 4 10 2 cm PL type pellet vent approved for venting wood pellets fuel or agriculture fuel A tight seal silicone or aluminum tape is recommended on each section of the pellet vent to prevent smoke leakage and odors The pipe connecting to the
16. closed 21 The unit must be cold before any attempt to clean the main glasses Do not use detergent containing abrasives to clean the windows or any other parts of the stove Use only recommended products found at your local hearth shop for this type of cleaning 22 Ashes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a non combustible surface well away from the house Wear gloves when handling or emptying the ashes as it can still be very hot 23 Never use a vacuum cleaner to remove ashes from the stove or the burner or the ash pan unless the stove is cold for several hours 24 Do not store or install the battery inside the unit Risk explosion in case of heat D D lm lt gt gt 5 V Unit location For optimum benefit with your appliance speak to an authorized Paromax Dealer concerning the unit location The location for your appliance can be a factor in how it will perform Choose an interior location where the pellet vent will not be affected by any external interference ex trees bushes walls or fencing refer to Vent Termination Requirements section at page 10 Install the unit according to recommendations made on clearances section at page 10 or according to the safety label fixed on the unit Always use a pellet vent double wall type PL with a inside diameter of 3 7 6 cm 4 10 2 cm maximum
17. on glass refer to your dealer for adequate products Use a soft and non abrasive cleaner to clean paint parts M12 Creosote formation and need for removal It is imperative to do a complete cleaning of the chimney before the beginning of each season Guidance on mini mizing creosote formation and the need for periodic creosote removal The chimney should be inspected periodi cally during the heating season to determinate if a creosote build up has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 1 8 3 mm and more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Open the T clean out or unplug the unit on the chimney and use a light to inspect the creosote build up inside the pellet vent To remove the creosote use 3 7 6 cm or 4 10 2 cm brush to clean the chimney We suggest cleaning by a professional Note Refer to maintenance chapter M1 and M4 to remove any creosote accumulation WARNING In case of creosote fire immediately shut the unit off and call your local fire department 27 ELECTRICAL TROUBLESHOOTING CONTENT Error code Possible cause Possible Solution THERMO 1 Y O an LLI 1 Failed to start up properly The 1 Not enough fuel or gel in the burner the alcool unit has not reached 130 F or 54 C content in the gel is no good degrees and is in cooling mode 2 The hopper is empty of fuel and 2 Fill the hopper and activate the manual feed the unit is in c
18. possible that the air inlet shall be closed for better control of the fuel bed Note Memorize new parameters for the combustion fan and the ash removal system in order to apply them at the next start up Paromax has no control over the quality or types of fuels available on the market and will assume no liability for any malfunction related to the type of fuel used 19 Pressure gauge setting pra C C J 25 QU 20 Pressure gauge adjustment Minihelic The mini helic indicates the pressure generated inside the combustion chamber while the unit is in operation The pressure varies accordingly to the selected heat levels 1 to 5 To follow the suggested chart press the combus tion fan icon green indicating a plus or minus to increase or decrease pressure 10 settings are available to calibrate the unit accordingly to the chart The setting 5 will appear by default Pressure gauge chart Heat level Pressure indicated on the gauge P N Ranges from 08 to 12 W C A V Ranges from 17 23 W C Ranges from 30 35 Ranges from 40 50 Important The pressure indicated on the chart may vary accordingly to the fuel type The height of the fuel bed dominates over the pressure chart The moisture and or size of the fuel may vary the pressure Note Always refer to the fuel bed embers height in burner befo
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20. TOP E 5 BLACK CEILING SUPPORT _ vent THIMBLE SECTION PIPE PIPE ADAPTOR ADAPTOR Stove MES Equivalent Vent length EVL Venting your unit is crucial for optimum operation There are five different installation examples recommended by Paromax The unit uses the combustion fan to move air from the exhaust to the chimney Next on page 12 11 Total of 14 5 EVL pm M Wall Thimble vertical cap Chimney Length __ 7 1 or Stove Adapter 25cm Restriction may come from several different items Each 45 degree elbow 3 EVL Each 90 degree elbow and tee clean out 5 EVL Each foot of horizontal run 1 EVL Each foot of vertical run 0 5 EVL Higher Altitude 3000 ft or 914 m The vent pipe must be above the roof If the are Inferior to 15 install a vent pipe of 3 or 7 6 cm If the EVL are superior to 15 install a vent pipe of 4 or 10 2 cm Lower Altitude 2999 ft or 913 m For the other installation with a vent pipe of 3 or 7 6 cm the installation rule is the sum of 15 EVL orless For a superior sum of 15 EVL and up install a vent pipe of 4 or 10 2 cm Vertical cap Total of recommended 14 5 EVL 1 vertical DES cap Adjustable Stove Adapter Wall Support 5 feets or 1 5 meter minimum on vertical vent Sealing off the Bit LU top and bottom Chimney on vertical vent of existing Length chimney wit
21. abnormality on the battery and connections Check the DC area 15 amp fuse see image 36 and replace if necessary Phillips head screw EE EE ID Fuses from AC sector Image 37 P Fuse from DC sector eon LT A et C 4 LR d oo r F pA 3 E a T16 Ash removal system A noisy ash removal may need to be lubricated Refer to chapter M3 on page 25 32 RAFAEL TECHNICAL DATA Minimum combustion power 8 500 Btu hour 16 2 5 KW h 45 kg h Maximum combustion power 34 000 Btu hour 4 10 KW h 1 81 kg h Combustion efficiency 86 net efficiency Power of the combustion fan 25 to 45 cubic feet min 7 to 1 3 meter cube min Power of the convection fan 35 to 150 cubic feet min cfm 1 to 4 25 meter3 min 55 16 25 kg EN 14785 UL ULC C1482 EPA ASTM E1509 84 HUD 0 6 g h Hopper capacity Certification Emission of particles in the atmosphere 5 levels 120 volt to 240 volts 50 or 60 hertz Power settings AC voltage required Power consumption on 120 volts AC Min 25 amps Max 65 amps Power consumption on 12 volts DC Min 1 8 amps Max 4 5 amps 13 8V Standby power consumption on 120 volts AC 0 10 amps Standby power consumption on 12 volts DC 0 03 amps at 13 8 volt 34 3 4 88 2 cm 22 3 8 56 8 cm 23 1 4 59 cm 285 16 129 kg Type of chimney for wood pellets Double wall stainless steel PL version
22. after step 1 open the four clean out doors located inside the combustion chamber see image 6 It may be necessary to use a hammer to lift these doors upwards and tap gently on side walls to remove the accumulated ashes that are not accessible with the vacuum Note Before reinstalling the clean out doors see the section on the combustion fan maintenance chapter M4 on page 25 N L kb t od View of the convection tubes EM 23 M2 Burn pot maintenance Step 1 Tap counter clockwise with a flat screwdriver on one of the teeth of the threaded ring Small strokes are recommended see image 7 Step 2 Unscrew counter clockwise the cylinder with gloves for better grip See image 8 Note If the cylinder does not turn loosen the two bolts supporting the ash box beneath the burner by using a 9 16 or 14 mm wrench see image 13 on page 25 Step 3 To clean the burn pot holes use a 1 8 or 3 mm rod from outside to inside see image 9 Note Make sure you put the burner tube back in the right direction the angled holes upward and straight holes down O O C 5 C Note Install the ash box before installing the burner tube Step 4 Clean the threads before installing the burner steel brush See image 10 and 11 Lubricate threads with high temperature grease Screw lightly the cylinder and ring clockwise See image 8 and 12 Note To replace the bur
23. age 20 on page 26 and verify that the 2 green wires are connected to the protection Thermo disk 300F see image 27 Visually inspect if the convection flywheel rotates see picture 19 on page 296 If the fan rotates the flywheel needs to be cleaned refer to section M5 on page 26 Refer to section T9 if the fan is not running Note Unplug the AC current an let the battery operate the unit when testing e your components Thermo disk 300F T4 Unit is in standby mode and display THERMO 3 Thermo 3 is displayed when the high temperature protection is defective when the unit is in standby mode To replace the Thermo Disk 300F Remove left side panel of the control panel see image 27 on page 29 and remove the 2 screws 1 4 or 6mm 29 T5 Unit displays VOLT 1 VOLT 1 error code The battery voltage is below 10 5 volts or the converter is defective Refer to Chapter T15 to analyze the converter and Chapter M9 for battery maintenance T6 Unit displays VOLT 2 O 77 5 i Power failure without a battery connected and the unit is still hot Volts 2 will be displayed at the return of AC power The unit is in cool down mode Verify if the convection fan turns while the error code is display on the screen Refer to the chapter T13 if the motor does not turn T7 Unit displays FUS 1 The feed motor is not functioning and the display show FUS 1 code Replace the 500mA fuse slow blow in F2 socket
24. bstances used in its manufacture It may activate the smoke detectors Open windows to vent NOTE Since the glass door is cold when the unit is turned on condensation may temporary settle on the glass WARNING Never use the manual feed procedure to start your unit Caution May cause smoke issues in the combustion chamber Lighting on your unit 1 Whatever the fuel used it is recommended to start the unit with wood pellets This will quickly raise the vent temperatures for a better and faster start up Failure to use wood pellets could result in slow and difficult lighting procedures Before each startup make sure the burn pot and the ash pan are completely empty Note Never attempt to start a fire if the burner is hot and completely full of ashes WARNING FOR EMPTY HOPPER Starting the unit without first activating the manual feed primer can generate smoke in the unit 2 After filling the hopper press the hand icon on the display to activate the manual feed primer All doors must be closed Doors are not properly closed if the display is flashing The manual feed procedure will be in operation approximately for 4 minutes to fill the feed system and few pellets will drop into the burner Note Do not forget to validate the proper selected fuel type in the menu It is impossible to change the fuel selection when the unit is in operation 3 How to start the unit Open the main door and press the start icon on the screen
25. date of the device Not cover by labor charge for service call diagnosis problem at consumer home and traveling expenses All parts or elements device which according to us carries traces of defect will be repaired or replaced as chosen from PAROMAX via a dealer or an approved representative in the condition which the replaced part is returned to PAROMAX by mail with no value listed defective parts Until the defective parts can be examined in order to evaluate the presence of a manufacturing defect the spare parts will be temporarily charged to you and refunded after review The dealer is responsible for the implementation of the warranty and all service on PAROMAX products will not be held responsible for the results or the labor costs done by an unauthorized distributor or technician At anytime PAROMAX reserves the right to inspect the defective part of the product being the object of a complaint All complaints must be transmitted to PAROMAX by an authorized dealer It is necessary and essential that any complaint presented includes all information making it possible to initiate the procedure i e the name of the customer the date of purchase the model the serial number the object of the request and the claimed spare parts Without this information the complaint will not be valid Parts under warranty are shipped ground service Not Covered The warranty does not cover the gaskets painting or the ornament
26. displays PRES 1 PRES 1 The pressure switch no longer detects any pressure The side panel must be removed to access the vacuum switch see image 29 Verify the tubes connection between the Minihelic gauge and the vacuum switch to the unit and see if the yellow wires are connected After verifying Press the start mode without lighting the unit and check if the pressure indicates on SM1 mode is over 0 3 W C Replace the pressure switch see image 29 if SM1 mode is displayed in red Refer to Chapter T12 if the gauge does not indicate pressure on SM1 mode Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components T11 Unit displays HOP 1 HOP 1 the hopper door has been open for more than 60 seconds when the unit was in operation or failure or switch poor connection T12 Combustion fan problems No pressure could be related to a defective fan Verify the green wiring fan connection on controller A see image 32 Do a cold start and see if the flywheel is running by opening the door on the right side see image 31 Replace the combustion fan if it does not rotate Low pressure could be related to a combustion fan s flywheel obstructed by ash refer to chapter M4 or gaskets leakage on both doors refer to chapter M8 Refer to chapter M13 to determine whether the chimney is not obstructed by ash Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components T13 C
27. e number by order of days hours and minutes 00 10 since the first startup of the unit B l ic Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu Tabs D Log book data is to review the operational status and analyzing possible error codes Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu 1A Meter indication of overall time Left to right months days hours and minutes 2A Meter indication of running time Left to right days hours minutes and seconds 3A The log book status The log book recording date The log book recording hours Fri Aug 20 2010109 i Mon Feb 18 2019109 Tabs 0 Press the Open log icon to view the list by dates of each startup of the sun Feb 17 2019100 unit Select a date to display the log Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu 4B 0 0 Convection fan This fan is used to propel hot air into the room There is no adjustment for the convection fan The convection fan is factory set and is controlled by the heat level selected 1 5 15 pun QU Uu QJ QU QU D Lu 25 O O C A 16 WARNING DO NOT START THE UNIT IF THE GLASS DOOR IS CRACKED OR BROKEN AND NEVER CLEAN THE GLASS WHEN IT IS STILL HOT First start up At its first use the unit will release a smell caused by the paint and the burning of oily su
28. e of the unit 1 Install it properly 2 Operate it correctly 3 Maintain it regularly The Passion of Renewable Energy The RAFAEL 15 certified to burn Premium And Low Grade high ash Wood Pellets Corn Kernels And Wheat Grains WARNING Use Fuel Listed Only That carbon monoxide can result from using fuels that are not recommended by Paromax Safety Advisory A fire may result if your appliance is not properly installed For your safety follow the installation instructions Contact local officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specified in this manual if more stringent The authority having jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc should be consulted before installa tion to determine the need to obtain a permit The installation of this unit must be in accordance with these instructions Read them carefully before installation Keep this manual handy for future reference Package contents User manual and Installation AC Power Inlet 1 Plastic Cup 1 ____ alligator clip for battery ___ 1 Redalligator clip for battery ____ 1 jFuees00MA 1 ___ 7 backup 1 0000 WARNING Please read this en tire manual before installation and use of this multi fuel burning
29. for a hermetic pressure regulator Battery supplied with the unit This battery will allow uninterrupted operation of your unit in case of power failure Please note that this system does not replace the standard electrical power of 120 volt AC of the unit This is a battery backup feature When fully charged it can last 4 hours or less depending on heat level setting 1 5 used It is recommended to always leave the battery connected The battery will be recharged when the power comes back For an extended performance we suggest purchasing a 12 volt car battery for a longer use If a power outage occurs for more than 3 seconds and there is no battery connected the fans will stop and there is a risk of smoke When electricity is restored the control panel will display the error code VOLT 1 If the unit is still hot the fans will start to cool down the unit In case of interruption of less than 3 seconds the unit could continue to operate normally Option To use the unit on 12 volt continuously as your main power we recommend to by pass the power inverter Disconnect inverter the black wire identified on COM and the red wire identified on V1 on the power inverter and then connect these wires directly to the 12 volt DC source The Warranty does not cover any polarity inversion that may damage the control panel see picture 36 on page 32 Notice Your battery is provided with an insulation to prevent ground contact To avoid any discharge
30. for burning corn or page 18 First use of the RAFAEL with corn or wheat page 18 Preparing the unit for corn or page 18 ela cogor ipio a 18 Controlling the fuel bed embers level page 19 How to measure the fuel bed height page 19 Pressure gauge 20 F Wel CONSUMPTION COMECHON page 20 Programming fuel CONSUMPTION page 21 uec 21 MOG 21 Unit component s maintenance program page 22 Jud Eiei A page 23 to 27 COGO a oix ERO page 28 E page 29 to 32 VECMIMCAN CALE c EC page 33 SEOC dara 34 Replacements 35 SWA ANV e i a page 36 Q Q o Jun y joued y si A314noes eu 33 awe Jed aur oegrnueqy AQ 3NI31d JOHL Y1 7ASSI1d 94 3NNOS 30 NYIANO
31. generate heat and smoke WARNING HOT UNIT WHILE IN OPERATION KEEP CHILDREN CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY ANY CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS Mobile home installation Use PL type chimney for immediate evacuation outside the mobile home Refer to the chimney diagram for proper exhaust installation The space heater is to be connected to a factory built chimney conforming to CAN ULC S629 standard for 650 degrees F or 343 degrees C For proper clearances remove outside sections of the chimney when displacing the mobile home Outside air inlet must be provided for combustion and be unrestricted while unit is in use Refer to outside inlet installation on page 8 The unit must be securely fastened to the floor by using one bolt in the front and two bolts in the back of the unit Recommendation Chimney installation in a windy area must rise above the roof It may be normal for ice build up around the cap during cold or windy days High elevation High altitude reduces air capacity to the burner To help increase the air speed a vertical chimney above the roof is recommended to create a natural air flow Refer to the chimneys diagrams on page 11 and 12 Negative pressure in the house or starvation air The use of a bathroom fan dryer kitchen hood fan etc can create negative pressure especially in new air tight homes Combined these fans consume three times more air than the combustion fan on the unit and may create a significant d
32. h Tee or Elbow the new pipe is ise or Elbow recommended 3 7 6 ance to the chimne 3 Clearances speci fied in chimneys instructions 3 or 7 6 a Vent to class A clearance M chimney adaptor Support 11 bracket Outside 12 Wall Thimble Alcove installation Minimum alcove height Maximum 60 or 153cm alcove depth 38 or 96 5cm Minimum i Minimum alcove alcove side side 12 or 12 30 5 30 5 The flooring under the unit for alcove must a non combustible material i e cement ceramics etc and must extend of at least 6 or 15 2 cm for the sides and 12 or 30 5 cm for the front Refer to the diagrams on Clearances section at page 9 Paromax Menu icon this menu is divided into 6 tabs identified as 1 to 6 Note This menu is accessible only when the Paromax name appears anguage E ilL EL ___ Francais 1 2 3 4 Wood Pellet Wood Pellet RAO2 Corn kernel RAG Wheat 2 _ Seral Number 2 START a af B amp 1 21 3 Month Day 2 2 3 4 5 6 Cancel OK Total time 0 00 00 Enable Thermostat 5 6 OK To start the unit Press the logo Note Before starting the unit press the ic
33. hen SM 1 is green the first 4 minutes start up mode will begin Note Only the combustion fan is running on SM 1 Then display SM 2 will appear and run for another 4 minutes for the wood pellets fuel and 21 minutes for the agriculture fuel WARNING Only the stop button red is active during the start up mode Note All motors are running on SM2 mode Normal operation display To access the heat level display press on the flame icon top left To adjust the heat level settings orange icon press plus or minus icons to increase or decrease the desired heat level Note Level 1 is regulated with a flow of approximately 1 Ibs or 45 kg of fuel per hour and level 5 is regulated with a flow of approximately 4 Ibs or 1 81 kg of fuel per hour The feed system is on when the flame icon becomes green To access the combustion air display press on the fan icon center left To adjust the incoming air to the burner press the green icon plus or minus to increase or decrease the combustion chamber pressure related to the pressure gauge mini helic Note Setting 5 is set by default Setting 1 to 10 is available for adjustments For more details refer pressure gauge chapter and chart on page 20 To access ash removal settings Press on the trash icon bottom left to adjust the quantity of ash removed Press the green icon plus or minus to increase or decrease the fuel bed height in the burner For more detail refe
34. lown into the room Note The cleaning of the wheel increases the volume of hot air blown into the room To remove the convection fan unplug all B connectors and remove the two nuts 7 16 or 11 mm see image 20 M6 Feed system maintenance At least twice a year or more often empty the hopper to clean fine particles accumulated at the bottom with a vacuum cleaner refer to image 22 To replace the feed motor part ZRA 10 470 remove the back panel and unlock the set screw on the shaft with 5 32 or 4 mm Allen key To replace the nylon sleeve Unscrew the two bolts 7 16 or 11 mm on the feed plate holder and slide out the feed auger screw Use pliers to take off the back retain ing ring and replace the bushing Note Reinstall the vacuum switch holder and the ground wire connected on the plate holder bolts make sure the vacuum switch is installed vertically Image 2 m b Nylon bushing M7 Glass replacement It is recommended to replace the glass on your unit with a 3 16 or 5mm pyro ceramic high temperature glass 1600F or 870 C if cracked or broken Use any type of gloves suitable to handle broken glass and carefully remove any pieces of glass from the door frame Dispose of all broken glass properly To replace glasses Unscrew the 8 retaining nuts and remove brackets 11 32 or 9 mm socket Replace the gas ket if needed Part RA 10 750 Properly lay the new glass centered in the middle joints and do not over
35. mmended to have a short vertical run which will help in the event of total power failure 4 f 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 our control we offer no guarantee against such incidents 5 When installing into an existing masonry chimney you will probably need a short horizontal section to clear the lintel and allow the hopper lid to open 6 Vent terminations shall not be recessed into walls or siding 7 A vent shall not terminate directly above a sidewalk or paved driveway which is located between two single family dwellings and serves both dwellings 8 If the vent termination is children accessible a certified guard shall be installed as specified in CGA B149 installation Code in Canada Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances 10 Minimum clearances table for a wall installation ar C Q a S p M Termination Cap 9 Air Supply Inlet Sj TERT 7774 Restriction Zone Termination not owed 12 or ai RAIN 305cm RAIN y STORM COLLAR MIN l _ FLASHING gu ora _ E FLASHING FIRESTOP lt 2 Minimum L distance Minimum 3 or 7 6 cm distance 3 or 7 6 cm ENCLOSURE f FIRES
36. ner Always use original Paromax parts available from your dealer WARNING PROTECT YOUR EYES WITH SAFETY GLASSES IF USING A DRILL EQUIPPED WITH A STEEL BRUSH Note Tighten the threaded ring with only your hands when cleaning the burner during maintenance Do not use any tools for tightening holes with a rod Threaded bottom 24 M3 Ash removal system maintenance STEP 1 Evaluate the three ash auger screws condition by using a light see image 10 on page 24 There is a possibility that the sugar released by burning corn or wheat adheres to the ash screws causing improper ash removal STEP 2 To clean the ash box unscrew the 2 nuts under the burner using a 9 16 or 14 mm key or socket see image 13 Use a container with hot water that can receive the ash box Soak the ash box for half hour see image 14 and peel the sticky deposits by using a flat screwdriver Soak again if necessary STEP 3 Lubricate the three sprockets with high temperature grease before re installing see image 15 When installing the ash box push completely to the back of the unit and then go forward 1 8 or 3 mm be fore completely tightening the nuts Note If the mechanism jams replace the 3 sprockets with part RA 10 655 Use a 1 8 or 3 mm Allen key to unlock the screws on each sprocket Leave a slim gap between sprockets and bracket 14 Image 15 5 Hex n
37. never sit the battery directly on the ciment floor Battery connection order to follow Connect the red clip to the positive battery terminal Connect the battery red wire to the unit red wire Connect the battery black wire to the unit black wire L2 Connect the black clip to the negative battery terminal 9 WARNING Children should kept away from the hot unit Leveling your unit It is essential to level your unit for a stable fuel bed First put a level on the side of the base letter A and use metal spacer to adjust the lowest side And then level the front by placing the level on the front of the base B When burning agriculture fuel Paromax suggests increasing the height of the front of the unit by 1 4 to 3 8 6 to 10 mm This modification helps to reduce ash accumulation in the front of the burner Thermostat installation for the RAFAEL For thermostat use purchase a thermostat supply by battery AA or AAA batteries or 9 volt or a mercury thermo stat or wireless thermostat Connect the thermostat to purple wires that are located near the control panel inside the unit See thermostat operation mode on page 21 Clearance of the RAFAEL NON COMBUSTIBLE BACKWALL ADJACENT WALL FLOOR PROTECTOR Height and Depth Exhaust 3 1 2 8 9 cm D 14 1 2 36 8 cm 34 3 4 88 2 cm Fresh air E 6 1 4 15 8 cm F 5 7 8 14 9 cm n 23 59 223 568cm 5 7 P
38. on menu for language choice fuel selection date and time settings and for the thermostat activation O O 5 FP RJ D c Tabs 1 5 used to select the language Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu Tabs 2 Is used to change or choose a fuel in the list Wood pellet 05 use for premium pellets Wood pellet 05 use for high ash content pellets Corn kernel RAO5 use for corn kernel moist 9 to 18 Wheat RAO5 use for Wheat moist 9 to 18 Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu Hours Minutes Seconds Tabs 3 15 used to set date Tabs 4 15 used to set time Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu AMD jo o 4 5 6 _ Cancel OK Tabs 5 15 used to activate or deactivate the thermostat mode and also to review unit running time Tabs 6 Is used for the log book status Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu Manual feed The manual feed mode primer is only used to fill the feed system at a first startup 809 5 or when the hopper is empty The manual feed will function between 3 to 4 minutes Make sure 19 doors are closed when the manual feed procedure is flashing 13 Control panel functions Startup mode display The first start up display is SM 1 mode Note When SM1 is red close all doors main door or hopper W
39. onvection fan problems No room air could be related to a defective fan Verify the green wiring fan connection on controller B see image 32 Start the manuel feed and see if the flywheel is running by opening the door on the left side see image 21 Replace the convection fan if the wheel does not rotate Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components Hopper switch Image 31 C D gt O 5 31 T14 The unit is cold and fans are running Image 33 Thermo disk 130F Open the right side door and unplug one of the two white wires connected to the Thermo disk 110F see image 33 If the fans stop replace the disk Thermo 110F O C 77 5 Thermo disk 110F T15 No 12 volts leading to the main board Image 34 A The green light is off refer to image 37 First unplug the unit from the AC source Remove the cover on the converter lift the plastic pin using a very thin blade refer to image 34 Loosen the case screw re fer to image 35 then lift up the box Replace the 5 amp fuse refer to image 36 Connect the unit to the AC source and verify that the green light and the screen are lit Replace the converter if the green light is off B Battery Trouble Check if the battery is charged and properly connected on red and black terminal clips supplied with the unit 12 8 volts If no
40. ooling mode 3 If the Hopper is not empty 3 Refer chapter T2 THERMO 2 The unit is very hot and the fans run The convection fan may have stopped or the fly at full soeed The high temperature wheel is dirty The sensor 300F is defective Refer to sensor Is activated chapter T3 THERMO 3 High temperature protection sensor Replace the high temperature sensor 300F refer to is defective chapter T4 VOLT 1 Input voltage less than 10 5 volts Verified the output of the power supply or the battery DC connections Refer to chapter T5 and T15 VOLT 2 No AC power and without the use of Hot unit will be in cool down mode automatically the battery when the AC power returns Refer to chapter T5 Feeding system fuse is burnt Feed system is jam refer to chapter M6 and before replacing the fuse see chapter T7 Ash removal system fuse is burnt Ash system is jam refer to chapter M3 and before replacing the fuse see chapter T8 FUS 3 Main fuse is burnt or bad connection Inrush current on main board Replace the fuse see on the touch screen cable chapter T9 Low pressure 08 w c or no pres Dirty combustion fan refer to chapter M4 sure reading Defective vacuum switch refer to chapter T10 The main door was open for more than 60 seconds or Increase fan settings to maintain higher pressure over 1 W C on the pressure gauge Refer to page 20 Hopper lid open Opened lid over 60 seconds or the switch is defec tive Refer T11
41. pper 40 Ibs 18 2kg is the numbers suggested below own a m 5 e D Q O 5 C O 5 Thermostat mode The thermostat mode is very simple and regulates automatically the room temperature For pellets the heat level 1 is the minimum and the heat level 3 or 4 are used for the maximum power For corn or wheat the heat level 2 is used for minimum power and the heat level 3 or 4 is used for maximum power When the red heat level number 3 or 4 appears the thermostat is on full power Caution When the thermostat mode is activated without a thermostat installed the heat level 1 will appear after the startup Note Refer to the page 15 on tabs B to activate a thermostat when the unit is functioning Refer to page 13 on table 5 when unit is in standby mode Mixing mode Paromax created the mixing mode on normal operation to disturb the fuel on heat level 1 2 and 3 Every 12 hours on the same heat level setting the mixing mode well increase by 1 heat level for 5 minutes to regenerate the fuel bed After 5 minutes the heat level returns to your selected level suonounj e SOWIOY Refer to page 15 on table B to activate the mixing mode when the unit is running and press Enable mixing mode An X will appear in the box Note The mixing mode is deactivated when the thermostat mode is activated 21 WARNING Failure to clean f
42. proximate 1 lb 45kg Approximate 1 5 Ibs 68kg Approximate 2 lbs 91kg Approximate lbs 1 36kg DEBERE Approximate 4 Ibs 1 81kg Instruction to optimally burn wood pellets Use the 16 holes burner Select WOOD PELLET combustible see tabs 2 on page 13 Recommendation Open the air valve only when unit is cold to a minimum of 1 8 or 3 mm The air valve is lo cated near the fresh air inlet in the ash compartment see picture 3 For high ash wood pellet content select WOOD PELLET combustible see tabs 2 on page 13 Open the air valve to a minimum of 1 8 or 3 mm In case of ash fusion clinker increase the ash evacuation and maintain the fuel bed to 2 or 5 cm Close the air valve if the ash fusion persists Note Lightly tighten the top threaded disc with your hands when changing the burner Install the ash box below the burner before installing the burner s bottom threaded disc Paromax has no control over the quality or types of fuels available on the market and will assume no liability for any malfunction related to the type of fuel used 17 T QU C Uu QU V QU D C 25 Lu au 18 Instructions for burning high ash fuel IMPORTANT Wood pellet with high ash content WOOD PELLET or agricultural products such as corn or wheat requires more attention than for wood pellets Please follow this instruction or you may risk a failure from the ash
43. r to page 19 Note Each type of pellet or agriculture fuel produces its own quantity of ash content per hour Setting 15 is set by default setting 11 to 20 are available for adjustments The ash system is on when the trash icon becomes green Menu 2 icon is accessible only when the unit operates in normal mode This mode is divided into 4 tabs A to D Combustible calibration Tabs A Calibration of the fuel delivered to the burner The calibration settings can increase or decrease the amount of fuel per hour ranging from 3 to 3 Refer to page 20 and 21 for more information Important Setting 1 2 3 are not functional for heat level 5 Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu suonounj Jeued Enable Thermostat Tabs B Press on the enable thermostat icon to activate or deactivate the iai 4 thermostat mode The X in the top box confirms that the thermostat is activated Press enable mixing mode icon to activate or deactivate the mixing mode The Enable Mixing Mode X in the bottom box confirms that the mixing mode is activated The mixing mode can t be selected when the thermostat is activated See page 21 A B C 0 Cancel OK Note Press the OK icon to accept your selection and exit the menu Running time Tabs The top time counter displays the number of days hours minutes and 0 00 03 00 seconds since last startup of the unit The lower time counter displays th
44. re decreasing or increase the pressure displayed on the gauge Adjustment for fuel consumption hour Each heat level is factory programmed The quantity of fuel per hour is displayed in the chart below The length or moisture can influence the flow per hour Wood pellets vary in length from one manufacturer to another and the moisture content and grain size also vary and can influence the flow Use the heat level 3 as a reference see chart Steps to follow Empty the hopper and fill it with 40 Ibs or 18 2kg of fuel Before startup fill the measuring cup with wood pellets from another bag and start normally Verify hopper level after 16 hours of operation To view how many hours refer to page 15 tabs C for duration time Then check every hour to see when the hopper is empty A bag of 40 16 or 18 2kg should last approximately 20 hours on heat level 40 lbs divided 2 Ibs h or 18 2kg divided 91kg 20 hours Note Refer to page 21 for adjusting the fuel flow Fuel chart and timing rate Heat level Flow per hour Pellet Off Corn Off average E sec EIN How to program the fuel consumption on the control panel To adjust the fuel consumption per hour start the unit and wait for the display to show heat level 3 Go to menu and the combustion calibration will appear The factory setting default should be zero Reference table for heat level 3 If the results of the flowed time Ajust the combustible calibration to empty ho
45. recommended to empty the ashes and disposal of ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this container Ash container needs to be moved outdoors immediate ly Keep the metal container far of the children WARNING Embers can stay hot for a long time after the fire has been extinguished Tools required for maintenance Ratchet and extension of 6 5 Socket of 1 4 6 mm 5 16 8 mm 11 32 9 mm 7 16 11 mm and 9 16 14 mm Allen keys of 1 8 3 mm 5 32 4 mm and 3 16 5 mm High temperature lubricant anti size copper base type M1 Combustion chamber maintenance STEP 1 Only when the unit is cold we suggest using a filter vacuum cleaner to remove ashes do not use a household vacuum cleaner or central vacuum type accumulated around and in the burner see image 4 Use a bristle brush to remove the ashes on the convection system pipes and two air inlets see image 5 Clean the inside of the door Note Use a special bag or filter to eliminate any ashes leaks in the room Step 2 For a deep cleaning
46. red by the present warranty The joint use of a product manufactured or provided by another manufacturer with your device without the prior approval of PAROMAX could cancel the present warranty Any modification causing leaks of the device or to the ventilation system is not PAROMAX responsibility and is thus not covered by the present warranty Any other type of fuel excluding wood pellets wood pellets with high ash content corn and wheat used in this unit invalidate the warranty Your Responsibilities The unit including any and all accessories must be installed operated and maintained in accordance with all instructions provided in the owner s manual and any additional codes or regulations of local authorities 36 Use the factory build chimney conforming to CAN CSA B365 01
47. requently the unit may result in poor performance and hazardous situations Never clean the unit when hot Refer to combustible schedule below Burn pot and combustion fan Refer to maintenance on page 24 and 25 for soot creosote and any ash accumulation Maintenance Schedule For Wood Pellets Unit components Each Every 2 Monthly Every start up Weekly 2 months Remove ashes in burn pot X Check the ash removal system O jJ Check battery contacts and performance Vacuum out the combustion chamber step 1 J Emptyashpan EK Clean burn potjets ooo S X ___ o S X jo o S X jo o S S S X i D O U E v O YN D gt U X X X Annual Maintenance Schedule For Corn Wheat and high ash content Unit components Each Every 2 Monthly Every start up Weekly 2 months Remove ashes in burn pot and clean the inner wall of X burn pot see burn pot maintenance Check the ash removal system Empty ash pan Check battery contacts and performance Vacuum out the combustion chamber step 1 Clean the burn pot jets Clean the convection pipes system Clean the the combustion fan flywheel Clean the combustion chamber step 2 Clean the convection fan flywheel Inspect chimney joint s seals Clean the chimney IMPORTANT Before each start up it is
48. room heater Failure to follow these in structions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death 1 Package contents of the page 2 COSTUME ALOM NAD GN mL PT page 4 INSUUCUONS seas spia page 5 Installation 6 Chimney DyDeS 6 amp 7 Mobile home installation eere page 7 POM ClOV ALON 7 Negative pressure the house 7 Outside cta anna widens 8 Pressure regulator simi E page 8 Battery supplied with unit page 8 Level your UNIE EE page 9 Thermostat Installation page 9 Clearance and dimensions diagram page 9 Glearance table Vesta E AC DATUM page 10 amp 11 Chimnheys schela uio udi bud page 11 amp 12 Control panel TUBCEOFIS ted tena etna ss page 13 to 15 Procedures steps for start up First start up LE page 16 To turn on your unit 16 amp 17 Instructions for burning wood page 17 Instructions
49. rop of pressure therefore a lack of air to the burner that may cause a fire extinguishing Paromax suggest you take a gauge reading before during and after the use of your appliances and or fans to check the pressure variations If the pressure changes Paromax recommends installing an outside air intake Refer to fresh air installation for more information on page 8 5 7 D S ct O Outside inlet Installation 1 kit Use a coupling pipe thread to increase 1 2 5 cm to 2 5 cm install a one way valve maximum length is 5 feet or 1 5 meter For more than 5 feet or 1 5 m increase to 2 5 6 3 cm diameter for a maximum of 10 feet or 3 m total Install cap with a grill to prevent rodent s intrusion Note Seal outside pipe joints and wall outlet with silicone to prevent water from entering To view air inlet location refer to page 9 width picture p Pressure regulator Natural draft may create a malfunction due to increased pressure If necessary obtain a plate restrictor from your dealer To install the plate restrictor refer to the image 1 to view the air outlet There are 4 nuts and bolts to be removed from the air outlet by using a 7 16 or 11 mm wrench socket Install the pressure regulator on the combustion fan air outlet take care to re place the white seals on each side of the pressure plate Replace the bolts washers and nuts on the air outlet and tighten the bolts
50. s In any moment PAROMAX will not be held responsible for any consequential damage whose cost exceeds the original price of the device PAROMAX is under no obligation to improve or modify an already manufactured device No modification or update will be done on existing devices PAROMAX will not be held responsible for travelling expenses for maintenance The installation and the constraints related to the environment and the service by the users are not the responsibility of the manufacturer and are thus not covered by the provisions of this warranty Signs of negligence or misuse are not covered by the provisions of this warranty The warranty does not cover parts or elements that have been modified or transformed in some manner or according to us were subject to improper use lack of maintenance inadequate installation negligence or accident inversion to chimney repression caused by environmental or geographical conditions bad ventilation excessive tilting or negative air pressure caused by mechanical systems like a heating appliances ventilators driers etc The damage caused to the stove and to spare parts during transportation is subjected to complaint against the carrier on behalf of the retailer and are thus not covered by the present warranty will not be held responsible for natural disasters or terrorist acts that can cause a faulty operation of the device The working problems caused by an error of the user are not cove
51. s the use of certain recommended fire starter gels or materials can cause the beginning of a clinker formation In the event of a clinker formation during the first 90 minutes you can use a poker to gently disturb the fuel bed embers to continue its operation as before Note If you must open the main door while the unit is running always wear gloves and open the main door slowly and for a very brief moment to prevent the extinction of fire WARNING Never open the main door glass and the ash door at the same time this could generate smoke Please inspect the door gaskets periodically Paromax has no control over the quality or types of fuels available on the market and will assume no liability for any malfunction related to the type of fuel used Controlling the fuel bed level embers If the fuel bed embers is too high or too low in the burner follow the following guidelines to help you control and stabilize the fuel bed How to measure the fuel bed height Measured space between the burner top to the fuel bed should be 5 or 12 7 Note A line is engraved inside the burner and serves as a reference Fuel bed embers height A Refer to steps A B C when the fuel bed remains at the burner f top with settings for the combustion fan at 5 and the ash removal system at 15 A Gradually increase the combustion fan of 1 level until the display shows number 6 5
52. strongly recommended to install a smoke detector and an ABC type fire extinguisher near the unit Using a power surge protector bar helps protect the electrical components of the unit and is highly recommended 15 Your unit requires periodic maintenance and cleaning Failure to maintain your stove may lead to a poor performance smoke spillage in your home or even a more dangerous situation 16 To start your unit always use a specified and approved fire starter gel gel approved for multi fuel stove Never use a flammable liquid like gasoline barbecue fire starter or alcohol Failure to comply with this may create a hazardous situation and will void all warranties 17 Never attempt to re light your unit until the unit has fully cooled down Never start your unit with a gel fire starter when the burner is still hot it could cause severe burns Wait until the unit and the burner are completely cold before you turn it back on 18 Manual feeding primer should only be used to initiate fuel supply to the burner when the hopper is empty Do not use the manual feed procedure to start your unit it will cause smoke inside the combustion chamber 19 Ensure that the ash pan door is securely closed at all times Air pressure could ignite the fuel accumulated in the burn pot creating an overdraft condition in the combustion chamber altering the performance of the burn pot 20 The fuel supply will not operate if the main door or the hopper door are not
53. tighten the nuts on the brackets M8 Gaskets For a better air tightness check gaskets of the main door and ash door Image 25 every two months and at the beginning of each season How to verify Use a piece of paper 1 or 2 5 cm wide between the door and the unit image 25 If there s very little resistance when pulling the paper pinch the gasket with your fingers to regain roundness Repeat it in different locations around the doors If you must replace your gaskets use only a dense gaskets with high temperature silicone 600F 315C available from your dealer lt 5 FP D 5 D G D Check if the grips are well connected on the battery poles red to red and black to black Check periodically if the unit will run off the battery Start the unit without a flame cold and disconnect the AC power from the wall Clean the battery s connection if the unit stops during the test Note Never place a battery directly on concrete as this can damage or discharge it M10 Burner During maintenance if the burner is difficult to screw check the burner s cylinder to identify damaged threads see image 9 on page 24 To repair threads Use a hacksaw to correct threads deformation or any metal excess Go to chapter M2 at page 24 for dirty threads M11 Cleaning the Unit When the unit is cold To clean the glass and remove ash and fly ash use a standard cleaning product To re move creosote
54. unit and the outer wall joints located between the pipes also need to be sealed with high temperature silicone or aluminum tape The maximum pellet vent height is 35 feet or 10 6 meter Use a wall thimble for flammable wall or collar for cement wall Seal the exte rior pellet vent with silicone to create a vapor barrier It is not recommended to seal the inner walls joints already containing a pre installed silicone or rubber sealant by the manufacturer of the pellet vent Do not use a perforated outer wall pellet vent flue channel ing fresh air to the burner WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Chimney types continued Since this is a multi fuel unit it is recommended to choose an approved venting system If you choose wood pel lets a double wall 3 or 7 6 cm stainless steel pipes are recommended For agriculture fuel it is recommended to use double wall PL type 3 or 7 6 cm stainless with higher quality durability Refer to the vent pipe manufacturer for more details Do not use a non approved pipe for your vent system i e Dryer vent B vent for gas vent PVC plastic pipe or single wall chimney system Please note that the length of a horizontal venting system shall not exceed 24 or 61 cm Always vent to the outside atmosphere and never into enclosed spaces i e garage car port etc Venting systems can
55. uts M4 Combustion fan maintenance connected to chimney Soot and fly ash formation The combustion products contain small particles of fly ash Fly ash may accumulate in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flue gases from flowing The exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning is necessary You can clean the flywheel directly from the front of the stove by accessing 17 the clean out door on the right side behind the burn pot See image 6 on page 9 23 Use long bristle brush to clean each space between the wings see im age 17 Note Cleaning the wheel increases the pressure indicated on the gauge and reduce or eliminate any vibration caused by the accumulation of ashes To remove the combustion fan on the unit Disconnect all A connectors see image 32 on page 31 and unscrew the four bolts and nuts socket 7 16 or 11mm for separate the pipe adaptor on the pellet vent see image 18 Now unscrew the 4 nuts on the housing for remove the fan refer the image 18 Replace both gaskets before you re assembling the fan part number ZRA 10 560 and RA 10 570 25 qa p E 26 M5 Convection fan maintenance Remove the side panel see image 19 to access the convection fan see image 20 Use a bristle brush to clean the spaces of each wing of the flywheel see image 21 which will help to increase the air flow b
56. while it is in use 04 Do not operate the unit if the burn pot overfill with fuel Turn off the stove and refer to the maintenance instruction 05 Do not strike or slam shut the glass door it may damage or crack the glass 06 Do not use a substitute materials or components Always replace by a Paromax part 07 Do not operate the unit without burn tube and the top ring or in invert position upside down 08 Do not burn treated material Other materials such as wood preservatives metal foils coal plastic garbage sulphur or oil may damage the catalyst 09 Do not add combustible to the burn pot by hand when the unit is in operation 10 Do not lay the ash pan on combustible floors when the ashes are hot 11 It is very important to ensure that the unit is installed in a safe manner Be aware of fire prevention rules and laws in your area All applicable National and Local codes must be met and complied with Notify your insurance company of this unit Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation 12 We recommend a dealer authorized by Paromax to install your unit If the unit is installed by an unauthorized installer Paromax will not be held responsible for any malfunction related to the chimney including a poor performance of the unit 13 The electrical connection required with the unit consists of AC power inlet cord to plug into a standard wall outlet 120 volts AC with ground connection 14 It is
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