FMI GFI55 User's Manual
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9. 10 FPI will not be responsible for inadequate performance caused by environmental conditions or use of any fuel other than certified wood pellets 11 The Limited Warranty does not cover installation and operational related problems such as spillage caused by environmental conditions Environmental conditions include but are not limited to nearby trees buildings roof tops wind hills mountains inad equate venting or ventilation excessive offsets negative air pressures or other influences caused by mechanical systems such as furnaces fans clothes dryers etc 12 The Limited Warranty is void if a The stove has been operated in atmospheres contaminated by chlorine fluorine or other damaging chemicals b The stove is subject to submersion in water or prolonged periods of dampness or condensation c Any damage to the unit combustion chamber or other components due to water or weather damage which is the result of but not limited to improper chimney venting installation Salt air in coastal areas or high humidity can be corrosive to the finish these environments can cause rusting Damage caused by salt air or high humidity is not covered by the Limited Warranty 13 Exclusions to the Limited Warranty include injury loss of use damage failure to function due to accident negligence misuse improper installation alteration or adjustment of the manufacturer s settings of components lack of proper and regular mainte nance alte
10. Fresh Air Intake Tube Blower Mechanisms 2 3 Days Weekly Burn Pot amp Liner Ash Pan Inside Firebox Door Glass Heat Exchanger Tubes Ash Pan amp Door Gaskets Door Latch TOOLS REQUIRED TO CLEAN UNIT a Torx T 20 Screwdriver b 5 16 Wrench or Socket c 1 Soft Paint Brush d Soft Cloth e Vacuum with fine Filter Bag OPENING THE DOOR The door lever can be found inbehind the right side of the door frame To open the door pivet the lever outwards and upwards until it unlocks BURN POT AND LINER 2 3 days Cleaning of the burn pot and liner must only be done when stove is cold To remove the burn pot and burn pot liner open the door using the door handle provided located on the right hand side of the stove Swing the door open Lift the liner from the burn pot Lift the burn pot from the firebox by gently lifting up the front of the burn pot then sliding the assembly from the air intake tube and the ignitor cartridge See figure 9 This is the pot where the pellets are burned Every two 2 to three 3 days when the unit is cold remove the burn pot liner from the stove and inspected it to ensure proper air flow through the liner Failure to keep the liner clean may cause a build up of fuel past the burn pot liner and up the drop tube This will cause the auger to jam and may result in pellets burning in the drop tube and hopper Using a metal scraper remove material that has accumulated or is clog
11. F 49 C the unit will shut down The 200 F 93 C switch is a manual reset and should only be reset by a service person who can first diagnose the reason for failure The two most likely causes are Convection Fan failure or High Limit Switch failure Either one needs to be properly diagnosed and rectified Since this is a safety switch it should never be by passed for any reason other than the service technician to test the operation Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual 7 2 z OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING YOUR PELLET STOVE PRE BURN INSTRUCTIONS The burn pot liner holes must be clear and the liner installed properly against the ignitor tube for proper operation Check the hopper for enough pellets to start the unit Note The thermostat mode can be changed during normal operation DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DOOR OR ASH PAN OPEN MANUAL MODE No thermostat All control of circuit board function is adjusted at the circuit board START UP Press the ON OFF button The stove will turn on The system light will flash The Auger Light will flash with each pulse of the auger the Auger Feed Rate is pre programmed during start up The Heat Level Indicator will show the Heat Level that the stove will run at after start up HIGH LOW AUTO OFF MANUAL AUGER TRIM Figure 4 Thermostat Switch in MANUAL position If this is the first time the unit has been started or
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13. abuse mishandling accident neglect or misuse of the product the Limited Warranty does not apply 4 The stove must be operated and maintained at all times in accordance with the instructions in the Owner s Manual If the unit shows signs of neglect or misuse it is not covered under the terms of this Warranty policy Performance problems due to operator error will not be covered by the Limited Warranty policy 5 As this is a heating appliance some changes in colour of surface finishes may occur This is not a flaw and as such is not covered under this warranty 6 Some minor expansion contraction or movement of certain parts and resulting noise is normal and not a defect and therefore is not covered under this Limited Warranty 7 Misuse includes over firing Over firing this appliance can cause serious damage and will nullify the Limited Warranty 8 The Limited Warranty will cover glass thermal breakage only and will not cover misuse of the stove glass including but not limited to glass that is struck has surface contaminates or has had harsh or abrasive cleaners used on it 9 This warranty does not cover products made or provided by other manufacturers and used in conjunction with the operation of this stove without prior authorization from The use of such products may nullify the Limited Warranty on this stove If unsure as to the extent of this Limited Warranty contact your authorized Greenfire dealer before installation
14. are hot Do not use other cleaners or abrasives as they may leave a residue or scratches which can become permanently etched into the surface FIREBOX PANEL The paint on the steel firebox panels may peel This is due to extreme conditions applied to the paint and is not covered under warranty REPLACING DOOR GLASS It is recommended that your Greenfire dealer replace the glass if broken The door glass is made of high temperature PYRO CERAMIC 5 mm thick The center panel is 15 4 x 9 0 39 0 cm x 22 9 cm and side panels are 2 6 x 9 0 inches 6 7 cm x 22 9 cm They must be replaced with Part GF55 028 amp GF55 029 Substitute materials will not be permitted 12 Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual WARRANTY FPI is the manufacturer of the Greenfire line of heating products At FPI our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do Each Greenfire stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original purchaser With Greenfire you re not just buying a stove you re buying a company with years of unequalled performance and quality Limited Lifetime Warranty Under this warranty covers the fireplace or stove body and accessories against defects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement for the first seven 7 years and limited labour for the firs
15. burn pot and burn pot liner b Before trying to remove screws lubricate all screws with penetrating oil ie WD 40 c Loosen do not remove the four 4 screws that hold the brick liner retainers in place Remove side brick liners by sliding them from under the screwheads d Pull the center panel out Ensure not to damage the 1 insulation attached to the back of the center panel e Vacuum and clean thoroughly Installation of firebox backing a Return center panel to its original position b Place the two 2 side panels back into the firebox secure the two 2 retainers and lock down by tightening the two 2 screws on each side c Replace the burn pot and burn pot liner d Close the glass door and secure 2 lt 2 lt Figure 12 Firebox Components Removal POST SEASON CLEAN UP Once you are finished using the pellet appliance for the season unplug the stove for added electrical protection It is very important that the stove be cleaned and serviced as stated above Also remove any remaining fuel from the hopper and auger CLEANING PLATED SURFACES Painted surfaces should be wiped with a damp cloth periodically It is important to note that fingerprints and other marks can leave a per manent stain on plated finishes To avoid this give the surface a quick wipe with denatured alcohol on a soft cloth BEFORE lighting the fireplace Never clean surfaces when they
16. section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance PELLET FEED RATES Due to different fuel densities and sizes pellet feed rates may vary This may require an adjustment to the slider damper setting or to the auger feed trim setting on low Since FPI has no control over the quality of pellets that you use we assume no liability for negative results in selection of wood pellets Store pellets at least 36 1 m away from the pellet stove Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CONTROL BOARD FUNCTIONS 1 AUGER TRIM Used to change feed rates on LOW ONLY for poorer quality fuels Push the Auger Trim button until the number 1 and 5 lights appear on the Heat Level Indicator This will increase the feed rate to 4 HIGH LOW seconds ON time Auger pulse This is done only on LOW to allow the burning of poor quality fuels Push the button until the number 1 and 4 lights appear this will reduce the Auger On time to 2 sec ond This setting is for high grade fuel only Push the button until just the number 1 light is on this is for a three 3 second on time standard setting AUGER TRIM MANUAL 2 CONVECTION BLOWER CONTROL Used to turn the convection blower ON OFF Leave the convection blower ON for peak efficiency 3 AUGER PULSE LIGHT This light will flash in conjunction with the auger The light comes on when auger turns 4 MANUAL AUGER FEED If the unit runs out of f
17. the glass ASH PAN AND DOOR GASKETS weekly After extended use the gasketing may come loose To repair this glue the gasketing on using high temperature fiberglass gasket glue silicone available from your local Greenfire dealer This is important to maintain an airtight assembly 10 Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE ASH PAN weekly The ash pan is located under the burner Always dispose of the ashes into a metal container never use cardboard plastic or wood containers stored away from combustibles Monitor the ash level every week Remember different pellet fuels will have different ash contents Ash content is a good indication of fuel efficiency and quality Refer to Safety Warnings and Recommendations for disposal of ashes Freestanding To remove the ash pan simply turn the knob and pull out towards the front Insert To remove the ash pan open the door remove the burn pot liner and the burn pot then pull the ash pan out DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR RAW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN Ash Pan Door Lock Locked Open 12 00 o clock position 9 00 o clock position shown in 12 00 o clock position HEAT EXCHANGER TUBES weekly Open the door and the rod is located under the unit top in the center of the stove just behind the door see Figure 11 This handle is to be pushed in and out a few times ONLY WHEN THE UNIT IS COLD in order to clean away any fly ash th
18. the unit has run out of fuel the auger will need to be primed Press the Manual Auger Feed button until fuel starts to drop into the Burn Pot Liner See Control Board Functions section OPERATION When a fire has been established the System Light will turn solid after approximately 10 15 minutes and the Auger Light will continue to flash to the corresponding Heat Level setting The Heat Level button can now be pressed at this time to change the desired Heat Level Output setting The convection blower room air blower will turn on The speed of this blower is controlled by the setting of the heat level output indicator The convection blower can be turned OFF by depressing the convection blower control button For the best efficiency and to prevent cycling the convection blower should be left on at all times When operating on LOW HEAT LEVEL the feed rate can be adjusted using the auger trim for different quality fuels These settings can be used if the fire keeps going out on low poor quality fuel Or if the low setting is too hot for the room See Control Board Functions section TURNING OFF To turn the unit OFF simply press the ON OFF button This will stop the feed of pellets The blowers will continue to operate and cool the stove down When cool enough the stove will turn off DO NOT unplug unit while Combustion fan is operating This may lead to smoke escaping from the stove HIGH LOW MODE Requires a thermo
19. GF55 amp 55 Freestanding and Fireplace Insert Pellet Stove WARNING FOR YOUR SAFETY Improper installation adjustment alteration Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable service or maintenance can cause vapoursandliquidsinthevicinity ofthis orany other injury property damage loss of life appliance Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult an authorized installer or service agency Installation and service must be performed by an authorized installer or service agency Tested by WER Tey Ges IMPORTANT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ime yas US Mock GF55 079 FPI FIREPLACE PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LTD 6988 Venture St Delta BC Canada V4G 1H4 01 11 08 TO THE NEW OWNER Congratulations You are the owner of a state of the art Pellet Stove Thank you for purchasing a FIREPLACE PRODUCT The pride of workmanship that goes into each of our products will give you years of trouble free enjoyment Should you have any questions about your product that are not covered in this manual please contact the GREENFIRE DEALER in your area Safety Note If this stove is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation instructions contact local building fire officials or authority having jurisdiction about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area The authority having jurisdiction should be consulted be
20. at may have collected on the heat exchanger tubes As different types of pellets produce different amounts of ash cleaning of the tubes should be done on a regular basis to enable the unit to run efficiently Tube Cleaner Figure 11 Heat Exchanger Tube Cleaner Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual FRESH AIR INTAKE season Inspect periodically to be sure that the intake pipe is not clogged with any foreign materials EXHAUST VENT season This vent should be cleaned every year or after two 2 tons of pellets whichever happens first We recommend contacting your dealer for professional cleaning To clean the vent pipe tap lightly on the pipe to dislodge any loose ash Open the bottom of the T to dump the ash then vacuum as much of the ash out of the vent pipe as possible BLOWER MECHANISMS bi annual Unplug the stove then open the right and left side panels to access the two blowers Vacuum all dust from motors and impellers The convection blower should be oiled twice yearly using 3 in 1 oil or similar light oil The combustion blower requires no lubrication Check gaskets and replace if needed ALL HINGES season Check all the hinges on the unit to ensure proper movement 11 AONVNALNIVA MAINTENANCE EXHAUST PASSAGES season Removal of the firebox backing for bi annual cleaning refer to Figure 12 a Open the door by lifting the handle remove the
21. bligation to enhance or modify any stove once manufactured example as a stove evolves field modifications or upgrades will not be performed 29 This Limited Warranty is applicable only to the original purchaser and it is non transferable 30 This warranty only covers Greenfire products that are purchased through an authorized Greenfire dealer 31 If for any reason any section of the Limited Warranty is declared invalid the balance of the warranty remains in effect and all other clauses shall remain in effect 32 The Limited Warranty is the only warranty supplied by FPI the manufacturer of the stove All other warranties whether express or implied are hereby expressly disclaimed and purchaser s recourse is expressly limited to the Limited Warranty 33 FPI and its employees or representatives will not assume any damages either directly or indirectly caused by improper usage operation installation servicing or maintenance of this stove 34 FPI reserves the right to make changes without notice Please complete and mail the warranty registration card and have the installer fill in the installation data sheet in the back of the manual for warranty and future reference Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual 15 FPI fireplaces are designed with reliability and simplicity in mind In addition our internal Quality Assurance Team carefully inspects each unit thoroughly before it leaves our door FPI Fireplace Products In
22. clusions apply to this warranty Here is how our Warranty works If you have any concerns with your Greenfire product please contact the dealer where you purchased the fireplace or stove Your dealer shall make all claims in writing in reference to this warranty policy Any and all parts and service will be handled through the selling dealer To the Dealer When filling out a warranty claim please complete the following information on an official warranty claim form Customer information Name address and telephone number of purchaser and date of purchase Dealer information Date of installation name of installer and dealer serial number of the appliance nature of complaint defects or malfunction description and part numbers of any parts replaced To the Distributor Sign and verify that work and information are correct Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual 13 WARRANTY Exclusions and Limitations 1 This Warranty does not cover tarnish discoloration or wear on the plating or paint 2 This Warranty excludes wear and tear or breakage caused by cleaning moving or service on log set 3 A qualified installer must install this stove or fireplace This Limited Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship only if the product has been installed in accordance with local building and fire codes in their absence refer to the owner s manual If the product is damaged or broken as a result of any alteration willful
23. curely for proper and safe operation of the pellet stove Also ensure all gaskets on the door are checked and replaced when necessary KEEP ASH PAN FREE OF RAW FUEL DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED OR NEW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN A FIRE IN THE ASH PAN MAY OCCUR INSTALLATION Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of your home when passing a vent through walls ceilings or roofs It is recommended that the unit be secured into its position in order to avoid any displacement DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE FRESH AIR Outside Fresh Air connection is optional Must be connected to all units installed in Mobile and Air Tight Homes R2000 or where required by local codes Consider all large air moving devices when installing your unit and provide room air accordingly Limited air for combustion may result in poor performance smoking and other side effects of poor combustion If you have any questions with regards to your stove or the above mentioned information please feel free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments SINCE FPI HAS NO CONTROL OVER THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR STOVE FPI GRANTS NO WARRANTY IMPLIED OR STATED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STOVE THEREFORE ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE S Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manua
24. d performance of the unit and will void the warranty The Pellet Fuel Industries has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet type P F I PELLET STANDARDS Fines fine particles 1 maximum through a 1 8 screen Bulk 40 pound per cubic foot minimum 1 4 5 16 diameter 1 2 1 1 2 long maximum 1 maximum Premium grade estas 3 maximum Standard grade Moisture Content 8 maximum Heat approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum ASH The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of cleaning The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily Alow ash fuel may allow longer intervals between cleaning CLINKERING Clinkers are silica sand or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during the burning process This hard mass will block the air flow through the Burn Pot Liner and affect the performance of the stove Any fuel even approved types may tend to clinker Check the Burn Pot Liner daily to ensure that the holes are not blocked with clinkers If they become blocked remove the liner when the unit is cold and clean scrape the clinkers out Clean the holes with a small pointed object if required Refer to the
25. fore installation to determine the need to obtain a permit NATIONAL FIREPLACE We recommend that our products be INSTITUTE installed and serviced by professionals who are certified in the U S by the ONE REGENCY ONE TREE ton rears netty ror sach Regeney sola we plant a tree Energy Technical sete A AmericanForests org CERTIFIED Training WETT 2 Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY LABEL Copy of Serial No INSTALLATION Safety Warnings amp Important Safety Pellet Quality i OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Board Automatic Safety Features Operating Your Pellet Stove Manual High LOW Auto Off Slider Damper Set Up Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual MAINTENANCE Routine Cleaning amp 10 Opening the 10 Pot amp
26. ging the liner s holes Then dispose of ashes from the liner and from inside the burn pot Place the burn pot back into the stove making sure that the pipes are properly inserted into the burn pot and locater tabs see figure 9 are properly seated in the locater holes Place the liner back into the burn pot making sure that the ignitor hole in the liner is aligned with the ignitor tube Push the liner up against the ignitor tube If after long periods of burning the fire continually builds up and overflows the burn pot or there is a build up of clinkers this is an indication that the pellet fuel quality is poor or the stove may need cleaning Check the stove for ash build up clean if required and adjust the slider damper to produce the proper clean combustion Burn Pot Liner Locater Tabs Figure 9 Burn Pot Assembly DOOR GLASS CLEANING 2 3 days Cleaning of the glass must only be done when stove is cold Open the door by lifting the handle The glass can be cleaned by wiping down the outside and inside of the glass with a dry soft cloth If the glass has build up that can not be removed with only the cloth clean the glass using paper towel and a gas appliance glass cleaner this may be purchased through most dealers If a gas appliance glass cleaner is not available use a damp paper towel dipped in fly ash to clean the glass After the glass has been cleaned use the dry soft cloth to wiping down the outside and inside of
27. l gt gt 5 Z Z 7 x ep 2 INSTALLATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this entire Owner s Manual before installation and op erating your Greenfire Pellet Stove Failure to follow these instruc tions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact your local building or fire official to obtain a permit and any information on installation restrictions and inspection requirements for your area To prevent the possibility of a fire ensure that the appliance is properly installed by adhering to the installation instructions A Greenfire dealer will be happy to assist you in obtaining information with regards to your local building codes and installation restrictions Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of the home when passing a vent through walls ceilings or roofs 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 The ash pan and viewing door must be locked securely for proper and safe opera tion of the pellet stove Do not burn with insufficient combustion air A periodic check is recom mended to ensure proper combustion air is admitted to the combustion chamber Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by adjusting the slider damper located on the left side of the stove When installing the sto
28. ne The stove will re light when the thermostat contacts close again TURNING OFF To turn the unit OFF turn the thermostat down or off DO NOT unplug unit while Combustion fan is operating This may lead to smoke escaping from the stove HIGH LOW AUTO OFF MANUAL AUGER TRIM Figure 6 Thermostat Switch in ON OFF position Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SLIDER DAMPER SET UP THE SLIDER DAMPER MUST BE SET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION A Qualified Service Technician or Installer must set the Slider Damper This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove The slider damper knob is located on the left cab side see Figure 7 Figure 8 Efficient Flame SPECIAL NOTES Pellet quality is a major factor in how the Pellet stove will operate If the pellets have a high moisture or ash content the fire will be less efficient and has a higher possibility of the fire building up and creating clinkers hard ash build up a 5 2 Figure 7 Slider Damper Knob If the fire should happen to go out and the heat output indicator has been set on the lowest setting the Slider Damper should be pushed in slightly decreasing the air in the firebox If after long periods of burni
29. ng the fire builds up and overflows the burn pot or there is a build up of clinkers this would be a sign that the pellet quality is poor this requires more primary air the slider damper must be pulled out to compensate Pulling the slider damper out gives the fire more air The easiest way to make sure that an efficient flame is achieved is to understand the characteristics of the fire Atall lazy flame with dark orange tips requires more air Open slider pull out slightly A short brisk flame like a blowtorch has too much air Close slider push in slightly If the flame is in the middle of these two characteristics with a bright yellow orange active flame with no black tips then the air is set for proper operation refer to Figure 8 The combustion exhaust blower is a variable speed blower controlled by the heat output button This blower will decrease the vacuum pressure inside the stove and as the heat output button is turned down NOTE Incorrect use of the Damper will cause malfunction and poor results from your stove or insert Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual 9 2 lt 2 lt MAINTENANCE ROUTINE CLEANING amp MAINTENANCE The following list of components should be inspected and maintained routinely to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value Semi Annually or 2 Tons of Fuel Exhaust Vent
30. r is recommended The unit must be grounded The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 115 volts 4 6 Amps 60 hertz electrical outlet Be careful that the electrical cord is not trapped under the appliance and that it is clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges and also must be accessible If this power cord should become damaged a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacture or a qualified Greenfire dealer This unit s maximum power requirement is 520 watts GLASS Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door Do not attempt to operate the stove with broken glass The stove uses ceramic glass Replacement glass must be purchased from an Greenfire dealer Do not attempt to open the door and clean the glass while the unit is in operation or if glass is hot 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 FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in the heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use SMOKE DETECTOR Smoke detectors should be installed and maintained in the structure when installing and operating a pellet burning appliance OPERATION The ash pan and door must be closed se
31. ration or act of God 14 The Limited Warranty does not cover damage caused to the fireplace or stove while in transit If this occurs do not operate the stove and contact your courier and or dealer 15 The Limited Warranty does not extend to or include firebox paint door or glass gaskets with damage caused by normal wear and tear or exterior paint discoloration or chipping worn gaskets etc 16 The Limited Warranty does not include damage to the unit caused by abuse improper installation or modification of the unit 14 Greenfire Pellet Stove and Insert Owner s Manual WARRANTY 17 Damage to plated surfaces caused by fingerprints scratches melted items or other external scores and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes is not covered in this warranty 18 The Limited Warranty does not cover tarnish discoloration or wear on the plated surfaces 19 The paint on the Metal Brick Liner may peel This is due to the extreme conditions applied to the paint during normal usage It is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty 20 FPI is free of liability for any damages caused by the fireplace or stove as well as inconvenience expenses and materials The Limited Warranty does not cover incidental or consequential damages 21 The Limited Warranty does not cover any loss or damage incurred by the use or removal of any component or apparatus to or from the Greenfire fireplace or stove
32. re away Contact may cause skin burns FUEL This pellet stove is designed and approved to only burn wood pellet fuel with up to 3 ash content Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and may void the warranty Check with your dealer for fuel recommendations THE USE OF CORDWOOD IS PROHIBITED BY LAW SOOT Operation of the stove with insufficient combustion air will result in the formation of soot which will collect on the glass the heat exchanger the exhaust vent system and may stain the outside of the house This is a dangerous situation and is inefficient Frequently check your stove and adjust the slider damper as needed to ensure proper combustion See Slider Damper Setting CLEANING There will be some build up of fly ash and small amounts of creosote in the exhaust This will vary due to the ash content of the fuel used and the operation of the stove It is advisable to inspect and clean the exhaust vent semi annually or every two tons of pellets ASHES Disposed ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be on a non combustible floor 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 dispensed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled ELECTRICAL The use of a surge protected power ba
33. stat INITIAL START UP See manual mode OPERATION When the thermostat calls for heat contacts are closed the stove settings are adjustable as per Manual Mode When the thermostat contacts open the HEAT LEVEL and Fans will drop down to the LOW setting until the thermostat contacts close again The LOW heat setting can be adjusted for different fuel qualities see Control Board Functions section The stove will come back to the previous HEAT LEVEL setting when the thermostat contacts close again TURNING OFF To turn the unit OFF simply press the ON OFF button This will stop the feed of pellets The blowers will continue to operate and cool the stove down When cool enough the stove will turn off DO NOT unplug unit while Combustion fan is operating This may lead to smoke escaping from the stove HIGH LOW AUTO OFF MANUAL AUGER TRIM Figure 5 Thermostat Switch in HIGH LOW position AUTO OFF MODE Requires a thermostat INITIAL START UP See manual mode OPERATION When the thermostat contacts close the unit will light automatically Once up to temperature the stove operates the same as in MANUAL When the thermostat contacts open the stove s HEAT LEVEL and Fans will drop down to the LOW setting for 30 minutes If the thermostat contacts close within the 30 min the HEAT LEVEL will return to the previous MANUAL setting If the thermostat contacts remain open the stove automatically begins its shutdown routi
34. t two 2 years to the original purchaser This Warranty covers Firebox Heat Exchanger Burn Pot Firebox Panels Ceramic Glass Pedestals Panels Legs Log Sets and Door Assembly Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty Limited Three 3 Year Warranty Under this warranty FPI covers the Burn Pot Liner against defects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement for the first three 3 years and limited labour for the first two 2 years to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty Limited Two 2 Year Warranty Under this warranty FPI covers Auger Motor Circuit Board Timers Temp Sensors Blowers Vacuum Switch and Wire Harness against defects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement for the first two 2 years and limited labour for the first two 2 years to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and exclusions apply to this warranty Limited One 1 Year Warranty Under this warranty FPI covers the Ignitor and all exterior surface finishes against defects in materials and workmanship for part repair or replacement and limited labour for the first 1 year to the original purchaser Please see the exclusions and limitation section below as certain restrictions and ex
35. ternational Ltd is pleased to extend this Limited Lifetime Warranty to the original purchaser of a Product Installer Please complete the following information Dealer Name amp Address Installer Phone Date Installed Serial No Greenfire is a trademark of FPI Fireplace Products International Ltd pyright 2008 FPI Fireplace International Ltd All rights reserved
36. uel this button can be used to prime the auger system This button will turn off after 60 seconds and then must be released and pressed again a S 2 5 SYSTEM LIGHT Responsible for signaling the state of the control board When the light is flashing during start up the stove is in an automatic start mode When the light is solid the Heat Level Setting can be altered 6 ON OFF BUTTON Used to turn the unit ON and OFF 7 HEAT LEVEL ADJUSTMENT When pressed will change the heat setting of the unit from low to high GF55 008 8 HEAT OUTPUT INDICATOR Figure 3 Circuit Board Control Panel Decal Shows the present heat output setting 9 CONTROL MODE SWITCH Used to set the unit s controls to one of three mode settings manual high low or auto off AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES A The stove and insert have a low limit safety switch located on the housing of the exhaust blower If the exhaust temperatures drop below 120 F 49 C the unit will shut down and will be required to go through a full start up procedure again The most common cause for this is an empty hopper This switch should only be by passed for testing purposes by a technician B The stove and insert have a high limit safety switch located just below the hopper behind the external body panels If the temperature of this switch reaches 200 F 93 C the auger will stop feeding fuel and as the exhaust temperatures drop below 120
37. ve in a mobile home it must be electrically grounded to the steel chassis of the home and bolted to the floor Make sure that the structural integrity of the home is maintained and all construction meets local building codes Minor soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely rich burn black tipped lazy orange flames If you have any questions with regard to your stove or the above men tioned information please feel free to contact your local dealer for further clarification and comments PELLET QUALITY Pellet quality is important please read the following Pellet quality is a major factor in how the Pellet stove will operate If the pellets have a high moisture or ash content the fire will be less efficient and has a higher possibility of the fire building up and creating clinkers hard ash build up Your Greenfire Pellet Stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only Do not use any other type of fuel as this will void any warranties stated in this manual The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood pellets being burned As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs so will the performance and heat output of the pellet stove CAUTION It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities such as high salt content Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation an
38. without the express written permission of FPI and bearing a FPI label of approval 22 Any statement or representation of Greenfire products and their performance contained in Greenfire advertising packaging litera ture or printed material is not part of the Limited Warranty 23 The Limited Warranty is automatically voided if the fireplace or stove s serial number has been removed or altered in any way If the stove is used for commercial purposes it is excluded from the Limited Warranty 24 No dealer distributor or similar person has the authority to represent or warrant Greenfire products beyond the terms contained within the Limited Warranty assumes no liability for such warranties or representations 25 FPI will not cover the cost of the removal or re installation of the stove hearth facing mantels venting or other components 26 Labour to replace or repair items under this Limited Warranty will be covered per our warranty service fee reimbursement schedule Labour rates are set per component and as such total labour costs may not be covered 27 FPI is not liable for freight or labour any stove replaced in field and is not liable for travel costs for service work In the event of in home repair work the customer will pay any in home travel fees or service charges required by the Authorized Dealer 28 At no time will FPI be liable for any consequential damages which exceed the purchase price of the unit FPI has no o
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