Element-P Installation & Operation
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1. Figure 42 39 Figure 43 Element P 56 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 80P31008 R ASH DOOR HANDLE 2 80P54243 R ASHPAN WELDMENT 3 80P54220 R SPARK ARRESTOR PAD 4 80P54185 R ASHLIP WELDMENT 5 80P52948 R DOOR ASSEMBLY COMPLETE 6 80P54221 R LOUVER BOX WELDMENT 7 80P54186 R LEFT SIDE DOOR WELDMENT 8 80P54164 R TOP WELDMENT 9 80P20183 R HANDLE PULL P2 54 FOR HOPPER LID 10 80P30903 R BACK PANEL 11 80P30973 R REAR HOPPER COVER 12 80P30970 R BACK PANEL COVER 13 80P30042 R BLOWER COVER 14 80 54223 DOOR MAGNET ASSEMBLY 15 80P54187 R RIGHT SIDE DOOR WELDMENT 16 80P52237 R CLEANOUT COVER PLATE 17 80P30280 R ASHPAN CLEANOUT COVER 18 80P52954 R FRONT BUSHING BRACKET ASSEMBLY 19 80P30927 R DECORATIVE GRILL RIGHT 20 80P54182 R IGNITER TUBE WELDMENT 21 80 52677 22 98355070 PIN VERSA GRATE 23 80P50553 R SPACER 24 80P30940 R SHAKER PLATE 25 80P53884 R GRATE WELDMENT 26 80P30926 R DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT 21 80P30924 R BRICK RIGHT SIDE PANEL 28 80P52567 R TUBE SCRAPER ROD 29 80P30923 R BRICK LEFT SIDE PANEL 30 80P54181 R STEEL BRICK BACK PANEL 31 80P52366 R HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 32 80P30697 R HOPPER LID SWITCH BOX 33 80P31003 R HOPPER LID SWITCH 34 80P53785 R CONTROL BOARD BOX WITH CLINCH ST2. 43 45 vii8uesdaon T 44 SCHOMANC C 45 Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions 46 50 Hlement P Parts 51 59 D 60 amp e 61 Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support G stcroixstoves com WEB ADDRESS www stcroixstoves com Element P 3 Save This Installation amp Operations Manual GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY NOTICE The Element P must be properly installed in order to prevent the possibility of a house fire These installation instructions must be strictly observed The Maintenance schedule must be followed as described in this manual Failure to follow instructions may result in property damage bodily injury or even death The Element P s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly positive chimney pressure Therefore it is imperative that the air intake and exhaust system be airtight and installed correctly Do not install a flue damper in the exhaust vent of this unit Do not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance BUILDING PERMIT CONTACT THE LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND INFORMATION ON ANY LOCAL INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS AND INSPECTION REQUIREME
3. sine wave power to operate the unit Element P 9 VENTING APPROVED MATERIALS The Element P requires a venting system approved for pellet or corn venting by a certified testing lab Approved pellet or corn venting materials are 1 PL vent a double wall vent with a stainless steel liner and 2 Single wall rigid or flexible stainless steel pipe PL Vent and Single wall vent is available through manufacturers such as ICC Pellet Vent Energy Vent LTD James A Ryder Simpson DuraVent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local dealers In this manual approved venting will be referred to a vent or Single wall vent single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THE ELEMENT P STOVE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces potential fly ash escaping through joints Stainless steel inner liners resist corrosive flue gas damage to the system k Flex pipe should be stainless steel 4 ply construction with a total thickness of approximately 07 inches MUN FH PAM Un Element P 10 TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS Ag RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w TEE CAP TEE w TEE CAP w TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER 45 ELBOW 90 ELBOW Element P 11 VENT
4. Figure s From 12 15 Sides of stove 4 12 15 Back of stove 4 11 Corner of stove 4 7 8 Vent pipe Per Manufacturer s Instructions 13 Stove to mantel 12 10 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 10 Floor protection Sides amp back of stove 0 14 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 15 Alcove Sides 4 15 Alcove Back 4 2241 UW 5 v Figure 11 Top View Figure 12 Top View Clearances corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back Element P 19 MANTLE 12 LED Floor Pad and Mantle Clearances Figure 13 ALCOVE NN h JU Figure 15 Alcove Installation Top View Element P 20 ALCOVE Alcove Installation Side View Figure 14 Although 44 is the minimum clearance to the sides of the stove this is not recommended due to the need for access into the inside of the stove for the maintenance as spelled out in the Operations Manual Please read the section covering Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance the Operations Manual l COMBUSTION AIR Under certain conditions it is recommended that the Element P be connected to an outside source of combustion air to improve performance Flexible metal hose or rigid metal pipe conduit must be connected around
5. 8 Element P 16 Hearth Mount A Legend G A Vertical Cap B Chimney Flashing C Positive Block Off Plate D Stainless Steel Liner PL Vent System E PL Tee or Single Wall Tee F Outside Air Shield May be needed G 2 Metal Outside Air Pipe Optional Figure 9 Venting to the Top of Chimney When installing as a hearth mount stove into a fireplace the unit must either be relined terminating above the chimney chase top or positively connected to the existing chimney system using a block off plate C An approved flex liner or PL vent must be used A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner which may also need to be insulated to keep vent system warm in a cold chimney environment Element P 17 FLOOR PROTECTION The stove must be installed on a Non Combustible Surface Hearth models may be placed directly on the noncombustible hearth of a fireplace The Hearth Non Combustible pad must extend a minimum of 6 152 mm in Front of Unit and beyond each side of the Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening s Optional Spark Arrestor Pad provided with unit may only be used on a Solid Surface Floor such as Wood Flooring Laminate Flooring or Linoleum Do not use on Carpet FLOOR PROTECTION shown with optional pad provided with unit Figure 10 Floor protection Top View Element P 18 MINIMUM CLEARANCES INCHES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
6. Date of Purchase Dealer Information Element P 61
7. NOT INSIDE the combustion air inlet tube Be careful not to pinch or bend the outside air pipe with too small a radius which may be terminated flush with the outside wall but should be protected from wind and weather by a hood Note The outside air pipe must terminate above the maximum snow line Optional Outside Air Kit 100354 is available to connect to the intake damper WARNING USE THE AIR INTAKE DAMPER FOR ADJUSTING COMBUSTION INLET AIR ONLY OTHER METHODS OF RESTRICTING OR COMBUSTION BLOCKING AIR DAMPER COMBUSTION INLET AIR ARE STRICTLY OUTSIDE PROHIBITED AIR TUBE SLOT OUTSIDE APPLY RTV SILICONE AIR TUBE FOR BETWEEN TUBES ADJUSTMENT SCREW Figure 16 Outside air may be drawn from a semi enclosed attic or crawl space or any semi enclosed space Take care not to draw cold air past water pipes that may freeze Increase the outside air pipe diameter to 3 for runs over ten 10 feet and elevation over 4 000 feet Note Long runs should be avoided Terminate the outside air pipe below the exhaust vent outlet An open mesh screen should be placed over the outside air pipe opening to prevent birds or rodents from nesting in the opening Use an elbow or shield to prevent prevailing winds from blowing directly into the outside air intake pipe NOTE Mesh screen should be no smaller than one fourth inch 1 47 by one fourth inch 1 4 WARNING OUTSIDE COMBUSTION AIR IS REQUIRE
8. White 12 Black 80P30563 Figure 28 The Hlectrical Rating of this Element P Stove is 120 Volt 60 Hz 4 Amp with the igniter running and approximately 2 Amp with out the igniter running The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended CAUTION The electrical components of the Element P are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components Element P 45 TROUBLESHOOTING amp FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Element P is equipped with the Versa Grate Burn System The Stove is very trouble free in operation when properly maintained and quality fuel is used When the Stove fails to operate properly troubleshooting by the operator of the Stove is limited Please read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions 1 When first starting your Element P the auger tube is empty and this will delay feeding fuel to the burn pot This will in some cases prevent the Stove from starting Solution Prime the burn pot using the Auger Feed button if the auger tube is empty 2 Stove keeps overloading the burnpot First check the Quality of your Fuel to make sure you are using clean fuel Otherwise this is mainly caused by improper combustion settings See Damper Adjustment section of the Operations Manual Besides the damper adjustment there are several areas that can have an effect on the combustion process Soluti
9. area and causes stubborn shiny black build up on the glass too much combustion air is also considered undesirable If you experience problems adjusting the stove during the Break In Period contact your dealer Thermostat Control amp Pilot Settings The Element P may be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature The Element P may react a little slower to a thermostat compared to a Gas or Electric Stove With this in mind the low setting can be adjusted to increase or decrease the amount of fuel used This will allow the heat output during the pilot stage to be matched to the size of the home A larger home will require more heat than a small one Keep in mind that the Stove is constantly producing some heat that helps heat the home while it is in pilot mode If the home seems too warm and the Thermostat is never calling for heat a lower pilot setting may be a better fit for the home Read point 3 on page 29 for adjusting the feedrates on the low setting Running the unit in the T Stat mode will also allow the unit to shut down once the Heat Demand has been met Remember Choosing a lower Pilot setting may require the Draft Fan Voltage or the Damper to be fine tuned to match the lower feed rate Monitor how the Element P is operating after a change is made and adjust the damper or Combustion Fan voltage accordingly Element P 37 Element P Maintenance NOTE WHEN YOU FIRST OPERATE YOUR ELEMENT P STOVE CHEC
10. cleaning frequency may change dramatically from one fuel to another Pellets with high ash content or that have increased amounts of impurities or high moisture content REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT CLEANING Every St Croix Pellet stove model will have the same system as shown in figure 24 on the following page There is a 2 piece burnpot The top Part is called the Grate Weldment This sits on top of the Shaker Plate This in turn sits on top of the Shaft Cage Weldment and is held in place with the Spacer amp Cotter Pin The Shaft Cage weldment is moved towards the front of the stove and then towards the back of the stove by the that is connected to the Versa Grate Motor This motion is constant while the stove is in operation Element P 38 IGNITER TUBE WELDMENT VERSA GRATE COLLAR VERSA GRATE GRATE POT SCRAPER MOTOR WELDMENT W SETSCREW CONNECTOR ROD IGNITER 7 d SPACER VERSA GRATE D D ERAS COTTER CAM PIN REAR BUSHING PLATE FRONT BUSHING PLATE SHAFT CAGE WELMENT Figure 24 Daily Maintenance Element P CAUTION THE DOOR AND FRONT PART OF THE STOVE WILL BE HOT DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE STOVE THAT IS HOT CAUTION NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE 1 Check Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate See figure 25 to determine if holes are plugged Clean as needed With proper precautions the grate may be partially cleaned while the stove is hot Follow these
11. when refilling the hopper or the unit will shut down This switch does not trigger a Diagnostic Code Internal Alarm When the control board becomes unresponsive the control board is in Internal Alarm The control board has sensed one of the Safety sensors This may cause the unit to go out and flash a Diagnostic Code In some cases after waiting approximately 45 seconds the Stove will start responding to the control board again Many times the cause of this is a change in the vacuum inside the firebox This may be caused by excessive wind or by opening the Firebox door The control board will monitor the vacuum switch and resume normal operation if the vacuum returns to normal Power Reset If the board becomes unresponsive for a long period of time you must unplug the Stove wait 10 seconds and plug the unit back in to reset the board WARNING The Element P has been Safety Tested by an accredited independent laboratory These safety features are designed to protect life and property Bypassing these features voids all warranties and the safety listing of the Fairmont P Element P 35 Combustion Air Damper Do not neglect to adjust the Combustion Air damper during the break in period of your new Stove See Figure 23 Your Element P is equipped with an air inlet damper The purpose of this damper is to adjust combustion airflow to match the characteristic of each specific air inlet and chimney configuration The dampe
12. ABILITY OR FITNESS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE WHEN A CLAIM IS MADE AGAINST THE MANUFACTURER BASED ON THE BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED BY LAW MANUFACTURER SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFACTURER ARE SET FORTH HEREIN AND NO CLAIM SHALL BE MADE AGAINST MANUFACTURER ON ANY ORAL WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations of implied warranties therefore the limitations of exclusions set forth in this warranty may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Element P 60 Notes After the break in period please note any adjustments that were made to the Feed Trim and Draft Trim on the control board in the area below In the event of a power failure or if the units gets unplugged the trim settings will be lost Feed Trim Circle one See point 3 on page 29 LED 1 LED 2 LED LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 29 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 FUEL Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLERS GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 21 on page 31 1 2 3 4 Serial Number
13. ATH INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR USE IN THE U S AND CANADA MOBILE HOME APPROVED CHECK WITH LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND OBTAIN NEEDED PERMITS WE RECOMMEND INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL BEFORE STARTING THE MULTI FUEL STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 Under certain conditions outside combustion air is recommended Use only approved parts When using out side air for combustion check that the outside air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the building 2 All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and correctly installed Follow vent manufacturer s instructions Seal all joints with high temperature silicone to create an airtight seal 3 WARNING The high temperature paint on this Multi Fuel Stove may take several hours of burning at a high fuel setting to cure fully During this time an odor that is not harmful may be evident When odors are present the area around the Multi Fuel Stove should be well ventilated 4 Caution The high temperature paint can be easily scratched prior to burning the Multi Fuel Stove CAUTION FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTALLATIONS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN A HOUSE FIRE PLEASE FOLLOW INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Element P 5 Element P Stove Layout 45 LBS HOPPER CONTROL BOARD TUBE SCRAPER ROD LARGE VIEWING GLASS ASH SHAKER ROD ASH PAN HI
14. D FOR ALL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS Element P 21 Mobile Home Installation Unit must be installed in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard HUD CFR 3280 Part 24 Unit may be installed in a Mobile Home after the initial sale of the Mobile Home Not for use in Recreational Vehicles FLOOR PROTECTION FLOOR N METAL CHASSIS H Figure 17 1 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM 2 WARNING COMBUSTION AIR MUST COME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOBILE HOME FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CREATE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME AND COULD DISRUPT PROPER VENTING AND OPERATION OF THE PELLET STOVE 3 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Element P 22 4 Permanently bolt the stove to the floor X 5 Electrically ground the stove and pedestal to the metal chassis of the home Use a number eight 8 gauge or larger copper wire Y 6 Maintain an effective vapor barrier at location where PL vent exits the structure 7 Check any other local building codes or other codes that may apply 8 Do not use components other than those specified for use with this unit 9 Floor protection requirements must be followed precise
15. ED lights flash twice Program 3 LED lights flash three times Program 4 LED lights flash four times Figure 21 Lighting Your Element P with the Versa Grate System Program 3 amp 4 only 1 Make sure there are pellets in the hopper and the viewing door and ash pan door closed 2 Push the On Off button on the control board See figure 21 Monitor the burn pot to make sure the stove starts up properly Once the On Off button has been pushed the Start Up program takes over The Start up Program works as follows a The Combustion fan and Room fan come on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum switch locks in See Diagnostic features on page 33 through 35 b When the board senses the Vacuum switch the Combustion fan drops to the 1 setting and the Room fan shuts off Element P 31 c The Igniter and the Auger come on the Auger runs continuously for 1 minute then switches to 1 feed rate The stove will typically light in the first 3 4 minutes After 5 minutes the board checks for Proof of Fire Once the board senses P O F the Igniter shuts off and the stove has started successfully d If the board fails to sense P O F it will repeat the previous step and continue feeding pellets on the 1 setting for 5 more minutes e The board will check for P O F one more time If the board still fails to sense the Proof of Fire switch the stove will go into Safety shutdown See Diagnost
16. ING DETERMINING MATERIALS TYPE OF MATERIALS 1 PL Vent Corn Vent must be used 2 Joints in the venting installation must be fastened together using three screws All joints of the venting system must be sealed with High Temp Silicone to make a gas tight fit 3 Exception Single wall stainless steel may be used inside an existing chimney No clearances to combustibles are needed on single wall stainless steel adaptors rigid or flex pipe installed within a chimney 4 clean out PL Vent or Quick Connect Exhaust must be installed directly to the Stove and at the bottom of each vertical run of the exhaust system These tees are to assist in periodically cleaning the pipe Single or double clean out tees may be used The exhaust system must be installed so the entire system can be cleaned without disassembly NOTE ADHERE TO THE PL VENT CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES AS REQUIRED STRICTLY OBSERVE THE PL VENT MANUFACTURER S SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS QUANTITY OF MATERIALS 1 It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three feet 3 of vertical rise above the exhaust port on the back of the Element P FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL RISE MAY RESULT IN SMOKE BEING RELEASED INTO THE HOUSE WHEN ELECTRICITY TO THE UNIT IS INTERRUPTED WHILE BURNING OR SMOLDERING FUEL REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE See Battery Backup on page 9 2 It is not recommended to run ver
17. Installation amp Operations Manual Element P With SmartScan Maintenance Sensor Patent Pending SS Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Save these Instructions 1013 Element P 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information totem ic bebe ta aden a a 4 Installation Check List ird te dee ie 5 Element P Layout dei 6 7 Element P Dimensions Location amp Clearances eese 8 Approved dte 8 9 Exhaust eno 10 Venting Approved Materials 32 tu 10 Venting Typical PL Vent 11 Venting Determining Materials erre bb a cies 12 Venting Termination 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements eee 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney c uou proie ec pep eque 16 Venting Hearth MOnt eco e eee n 17 Floor Protection hdl 18 Clearances lee i bee Uude i ped eeu
18. K TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF CLEANING THE ELEMENT P REQUIRES A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DEPENDS LARGELY UPON THE QUALITY OF FUEL BURNED AND THE RATE OF BURN THE AMOUNT OF DAILY MAINTENANCE WILL INCREASE IF FUEL QUALITY DECREASES AND OR THE BURNING RATE OF THE FUEL INCREASES NOTE FAILURE TO KEEP YOUR STOVE CLEAN AS DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD RESULT IN POOR OPERATION INEFFICIENT FUEL USAGE AND A POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER USER TO DETERMINE THE NEEDED MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY CAUTION THE DOOR AND FRONT PART OF THE STOVE WILL BE HOT DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE UNIT THAT IS HOT The Versa Grate System MAINTAINING THE STOVE The stove requires a minimum amount of daily maintenance Required maintenance depends largely upon the quality of pellet fuel burned and the rate of burn The amount of daily maintenance will increase if fuel quality decreases and or the burning rate of pellets increases The benefit of this feature is that the stove can operate for longer periods of time with most fuels without the grate requiring cleaning If the flame becomes dark orange is accompanied by black smoke or burns with a lazy motion it s time to clean the grate When you first operate your stove or whenever you change fuels check to determine needed cleaning frequency See Figure 24 First let s become familiar with the burn system in a St Croix Pellet stove Remember
19. NGED SIDE DOORS NON COMBUSTIBLE SPARK ARRESTOR Figure 1 There are two burn systems used in the Element P These systems are interchangeable in the stove body This Manual covers the Element P which uses the Versa Grate System The Versa Grate System A Fully Automatic System that offers Self Ignition This system is approved for Pellets amp Cherry Pits and a mixture of 5096 5096 Pellets and Corn See Figure 2 the next page Element P 6 FRONT BUSHING ASSEMBLY SHAKER PLATE Cli ss IGNITER 2 VERSA GRATE SPACER COTTER MOTOR ASSEMBLY Vg Y PIN REAR BUSHING S ASSEMBLY i GRATE WELDMENT SHAFT CAGE WELDMENT IGNITER COVER Figure 2 Versa Grate System Approved with the Following Fuels Pellets Cherry Pits and a 50 50 percent Mixture of Pellets and Corn Element P 7 30 75 ELEMENT P DIMENSIONS i iy Figure 3 A Width of Stove E Center of stove to center of exhaust B Height of Stove F Center of exhaust from Base of Stove C Center of Air Intake from Base of Stove G Front of Stove to Back of Stove D Center of Stove to Center of Air Intake H Front of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Element P is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove The s
20. NT 70 80P30191 R MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 71 80 30521 COMBUSTION FAN 72 80P52889 R EXHAUST ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY 73 80P52232 R QUICK DISCONNECT GASKET 74 80P52887 R QUICK CONNECT PIPE WELDMENT 75 80P52376 R CAM CONNECTOR ROD 76 80P52953 R VERSA GRATE BRACKET ASSEMBLY T 80P20296 R VERSA GRATE MOTOR 78 80P52372 R VERSA GRATE COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 79 80P50560 R CAM 80 80P52437 R CONVECTION FAN MOUNT BRACKET 8l 8709K46 1 4 x 1 FOAM TAPE 19 5 82 80P20003 R CONVECTION FAN 83 80P20132 R DOOR GASKET 48 84 80P20131 R SMALL BRASS COIL 85 80P53773 R DOOR HANDLE PAINTED 86 10 24X3 8BSHCS 10 24 X 3 8 BUTTON SOCKET CAP SCREW 87 80P53677 R MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY Element P 58 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 88 8X 1 2HWHTEK B 8 X 1 2 HWH TEK SCREW BLACK 89 80P52947 R DOOR WELDMENT 90 80P52375 R DOOR GLASS 91 80P20022 R GLASS GASKET 44 92 80P52357 R GLASS RETAINER Element P 59 WARRANTY The Element P manufactured by Even Temp Inc is warranted for five 5 years to the original owner against defects and workmanship on all steel parts excluding the burn grate and two 2 year on electrical components from the date of sale to the original owner There specifically is no warranty on the paint glass burn grate and all gaskets There is no written or implied performance warranty on the Element P as the manufacturer has no control over the installation daily oper
21. NTS DEFINITION OF MULTI FUEL STOVE The word Multi Fuel Stove as used in this manual to describe the Element P is interpreted to mean an Stove that is approved to burn wood pellets Cherry Pits or a 50 50 percent Mixture of Wood pellets and Corn This model is not intended as the sole source of heat The Element P is approved for the above mentioned fuels only SAFETY TESTING The Element P has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories in accordance with the proposed ASTM E 1509 2004 Standards and the applicable portions of UL 1482 and ULC S627 B366 2 and Oregon Administrative Rules 814 23 901 through 814 23 909 stating requirements for installation the Element P and for mobile home installations The safety listing label is located on the back of the unit Please refer to label for pertinent information DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Since Even Temp Company has no control over the installation of the Element P Even Temp Company grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation of the Element P and assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages MANUFACTURED BY Even Temp Inc Hwy 34 Waco NE 68467 Element P 4 BEFORE INSTALLATION THOROUGHLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL SAFETY NOTICE PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING YOUR NEW MULTI FUEL STOVE FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN POPERTY DAMAGE BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DE
22. THIS PROGRAM IS THE DEFAULT PROGRAM FOR USE WITH THE ELEMENT P This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits and a 50 50 Percent Mixture of Pellets and Corn See fig 21 on page 31 DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT MF 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 seconds This Program offers Self Ignition and is only for units that have the Versa Grate system amp Igniter installed This program is for use with Cherry Pits See fig 21 on page 31 DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT MF If the incorrect program is chosen for a specific fuel the burnpot will overload Use caution when using this feature The default program to use for the Element P is Program 3 Program 4 is for Cherry Pits and in some instances may be used to Tweak the unit for certain qualities of fuel and installation conditions Ask Dealer before using program 4 for any other fuel than Cherry Pits Element P 30 Changing the program on the Control Board To change the Program the Stove must be in the OFF position and the unit must be completely cooled down so the Proof of Fire Switch is Open and the Thermostat slide switch must be in the Manual mode See figure 21 Press amp hold the Auger Feed Button then press the Trim High amp Low Button at the same time The LED lights that indicate the heat level will flash The number of times the lights Flash will indicate which program is running Program 1 LED lights flash once Program 2 L
23. UDS 35 80P30523B R CONTROL BOARD 36 80P52658 R CONTROL BOARD HARNESS RESTRAINT 37 NOT USED NOT USED 38 80P53681 R SLIDE TOP STANDOFF PLATE ASSEMBLY 39 80P54176 R SHAFT CAGE WELDMENT 40 80P30045 R SPEAKER TERMINAL 41 80P52630 R TERMINAL BLOCK 42 80P52978 R VERSA GRATE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY 43 80P30809 R GLASS RETAINER Element P 57 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 44 80P30807 R RIGHT ANGLE SENSOR BRACKET 45 80P54205 R ADJUSTABLE SENSOR BRACKET ASSEMBLY 46 80P30948 R PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR 47 80P30962 R SENSOR GLASS 48 80P52955 R BUSHING BRACKET ASSEMBLY 49 80P20168 R COMBUSTION FAN GASKET 50 80P54216 R COMBUSTION FAN ASSEMBLY 51 80P52949 R CONVECTION FAN ASSEMBLY 52 80P54281 R HOPPER ASSEMBLY 53 80P60489 R HOPPER MOUNT GASKET 54 80P30989 R VACUUM SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET 55 80P30658 R VACUUM SWITCH 56 80P52629 R MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT DISC 57 80P30810 R SENSOR GLASS 58 80P54188 R SENSOR REFLECTOR PLATE ASSEMBLY 59 80P30808 R GLASS RETAINER BENT 60 80P52634 R BARB FITTING 61 80P54217 R P O F SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 62 80P20038 R PROOF OF FIRE DISC 63 80P54280 R HOPPER WELDMENT 64 80P20278 R AUGER MOTOR 65 80P20248 R 5 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 66 80P54074 R MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND END CAP 67 80P20245 R AUGER GASKET 68 80P50858 R AUGER BUSHING WASHER 69 80P52956 R AUGER WELDME
24. anges the Heat Level up and down between level 1 and 5 It will also be used in the Fine Tuning process of the feed rates if needed To adjust the Feed rates Press and hold the Auger Feed Button then press the Heat Level High or Low button This will change the ON Time up or down 25 seconds from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory The LED lights indicate the level of adjustment The factory setting is the center LED light This gives two 25 second adjustments up and two 25 second adjustments down 4 Trim button is used to adjust the Exhaust Combustion fan voltages up or down to allow fine tuning of the combustion air The LED lights indicate the level of adjustment The factory setting is the center LED light This gives 2 adjustments up and 2 adjustments down To adjust the Combustion Fan voltages Press and hold the Auger Feed button then press the Trim High or Low button This will change the fan voltage approximately 2 5 volts up or down from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on Use these adjustments in conjunction with the damper 5 Thermostat Slide switch allows the Stove to be run in 3 different Modes a Manual Mode The Control Board controls all functions of the Element P b T Stat Mode T
25. any opening through which vent gases could enter a building and the vent terminal of such appliance with an input over 50000 BTU Hr shall be located not less than 12 from the opening Figure 5 9 229 mm ABOVE BELOW OR HORIZONTALLY FROM a door window cavity or air vent Element P 14 VENTING TERMINATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS CLEARANCE TO WALL PENETRATION POINT j a 1 CLEARANCE TO PUBLIC WALKWAY 7 2 m CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 1 CLEARANCE TO THE GROUND Figure 6 THE EXHAUST TERMINATION LOCATION MUST BE AT LEAST 305 mm ABOVE the ground level T 2 1 m FROM a public walkway 305 mm FROM The wall penetration point 3 915mm FROM a gas meter regulator assembly 2 610 mm FROM any adjacent combustibles such as Adjacent buildings fences protruding parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants shrubs etc Element P 15 VENTING INTO AN EXISTING CHIMNEY The stove may be connected to an existing Class A chimney or a masonry chimney which meets the minimum requirements of NFPA 211 1 If the stove s exhaust is connected to a masonry chimney the masonry chimney must be free of cracks that could leak exhaust gases or fly ash A relining of the chimney with either PL vent or single wall stainless steel pi
26. ations maintenance or the type of fuel burned This warranty will not apply if the Element P has not been installed operated and maintained in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Burning other than quality corn wheat rye or pellets may cause damage to the unit and could void the warranty The warranty does not cover damage or breakage due to misuse improper handling or modifications A warranty registration card is provided The card is to be checked and signed and returned to factory by the owner Appropriate information is to be noted on the card All claims under this warranty must be made through the dealer where the Element P was purchased If an inspection by the dealer indicates that a warranty claim is justified and that all conditions of this warranty have been met the manufacturer s total responsibilities and liabilities shall be to repair or replace at the manufacturer s option the defective part s All costs of removal shipment to and from the dealer or manufacturer any losses during shipment and reinstallation and any other losses due to the Element P being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Stove NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO THE PURCHASER ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY LEGAL OR OTHERWISE FOR THE INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT ANY WARRANTY IMPLIED BY LAW INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT
27. aused by your stove Stove performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality corn is used Contact your dealer for more information on where to get high quality corn to burn in your new corn stove Store corn in a tight container use other methods to ensure they do not become rain soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors This will also prevent rodents from becoming a problem Do not store corn within stove installation clearances or within the space required for clinker removal The Element P is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality corn incorrect operation poor maintenance or incorrect installation Element P 26 PRE FIRE INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW THESE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY AS STATED TO ENSURE SAFE AND RELIABLE OPERATION 1 Carefully read this Operation and Maintenance manual in its entirety BEFORE lighting your Stove for the first time 2 Obtain final inspection and approval of installation from local building officials 3 Have your dealer demonstrate all the operational and maintenance steps necessary for proper use of the Element P Sign and return the warranty card to the address listed on the back page 4 Some odors may be given off during the first few hours of burning during initial break in These odors are normal and not harmful However ventilating the room until the odors disappear is recommended 5 The Element P will become HOT while in operation Keep children clothi
28. be ACCESS THE REFLECTOR ACCESS SMARTSCAN SENSOR THROUGH THE LEFT DOOR HROUGH THE RIGHT DOOR MONITORS THE BURNPOT AREA REFLECTOR 224 4 LENS SMARTSCAN gt SENSOR SMARTSCAN REFLECTOR SENSOR LENSE Figure 22 Element P 34 Figure 22 shows the location of the SmartScan components Opening the right side door will give you access to the Infra Red Sensor and the viewing lens on that side of the stove With the stove plugged in you know the Sensor is functioning if you see the small Yellow LED is on This means the light beam is projected across the stove to the left side where the Reflector is located and reflected back to the sensor without any obstruction in between Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easily slides out of the bracket for cleaning The sensor may also be cleaned by gently wiping the lens of the sensor with a soft cloth Never clean the sensor using alcohol Do not move the Sensor as this may knock the Sensor out of alignment Opening the left side door will give you access to the Reflector and the viewing lens on that side of the stove Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easily slides out of the bracket for cleaning The Reflector may also be cleaned by gently wiping the reflector with a soft cloth e Hopper Lid Switch The hopper lid switch will shut off the auger motor when the hopper lid is open Be sure the lid closes completely
29. black build up on the glass could indicate a problem Solution Adjust the combustion air damper or combustion fan voltage If this doesn t seem to help make sure the clean out cover plates are installed in the Stove It also could be an indication that the Stove is getting plugged and needs a good cleaning Refer to the section in the manual that covers the Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance of the Stove Element P 48 10 11 Are there any adjustments that can be made to the amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot Answer There are several ways to adjust the amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot The feedrates can be fine tuned while the Stove is in operation by pressing and holding the Auger Feed button down and then either pressing the Heat Level High button to advance the feedrate higher or pressing the Heat Level Low button to decrease the feedrate There are 5 levels on the control board and they are indicated by a single flash of the LED s The default setting is the center LED This gives 2 adjustments increasing the feedrate LED s 4 amp 5 and 2 adjustments decreasing the feedrates LED s 1 amp 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment DISCONNECT POWER DEFORE SERVICE Figure 30 Are there any adjustments that can be made to the Combustion Fan voltages to help adjust the draft Answer The Draft can be adjusted in a similar fashion as mentioned i
30. ged with Fly ash Clean the exhaust system if needed Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush or the Services of a Professional chimney sweep are recommended Element P 25 ELEMENT P APPROVED FUELS PELLETS Contact your dealer for more information on PFI approved wood pellet fuels The Element P is not warranted against damage caused by using poor pellets incorrect operation improper maintenance or incorrect installation CHERRY PITS No Standard exists for Cherry Pits used as Fuel Inspect fuel before buying The Element P was tested using Cherry Pits as a fuel by Intertek Testing Services an independent Lab Burning Cherry Pits requires the operator of the stove to monitor the fuel supply to make sure it is a viable product to use as a fuel The Element P is not warranted against damage caused by using poor quality Cherry Pits incorrect operation improper maintenance or incorrect installation 50 50 PERCENT MIXTURE OF PELLETS AND CORN The shelled corn used to mix in with the Pellets must be 15 or less moisture content The keys to satisfactory performance are proper operation of the stove diligent maintenance and burning only dry clean quality corn Excessive Corn dust must be removed with a screen prior to using the corn NOTE Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with 3 16 mesh screening Large pieces of cob may plug the auger Clinkers and ash are by products of burning corn and are not c
31. he stove see figure 18 on the following page Element P 23 Figure 18 THERMOSTAT TERMINAL The external Thermostat wire terminal has been pre wired to the thermostat wire Terminal on the back of the control board See figure 19 Read Frequently Asked Questions section in the Operations Manual to Troubleshoot the Thermostat Figure 19 on back FUSE NOTE Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount the thermostat for accurate room temperature measurements Element P 24 Element P Operation CAUTION Operate this unit only with the fuel hopper lid closed Failure to do so may result in emission of products of combustion from the hopper under certain conditions Maintain hopper seal in good condition The auger will be prevented from operating by a hopper lid switch Close lid immediately after filling hopper with fuel INSTALLATION CHECK Proper installation is essential for safety effective Operation Warranty Coverage Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes Installation Requirements are described in the first section of this manual Verify the installation is correct before firing up the Element P for the first time When burning a mixture of Pellets and Corn care should be taken in how the venting system is installed The moisture content of the Corn should be 15 or less This is much higher than the moisture content of wood pellets and can result in c
32. he SmartScan sensor is blinking What does that mean A blinking LED means that there is some type of minor obstruction or a minor alignment issue with the sensor Most likely the lenses that cover the holes on each side of the firebox need cleaning See Figure 22 on page 34 for the locations of the lenses To reach the lens of the Sensor side slide the control board towards the front of the stove to give better access to the lens The control board is mounted on a slide bracket Carefully slide the lenses out of their brackets and clean with glass cleaner and slide back into the brackets Use Caution when touching the sensor It may knock the sensor out of alignment When cleaning the sensor never use alcohol or it will cloud the plastic lens This will cause the sensor to fail over time A soft dry cloth is best Element P 47 REFLECTOR LENS SMARTSCAN REFLECTOR SENSOR SMARTSCAN SENSOR LENSE Figure 29 I turned the Stove on with the On Off switch and nothing happens First check to see if the Stove is plugged in and the receptacle has power to it Solution Check the fuse on the back of the control board Replace with a 125 Volt 5 Amp fuse Why is my glass dirty Normal operation of your St Croix Stove will produce a light build up on the glass that wipes off with a dry paper towel However extended burning on the low setting only will produce a tan color These types of build up on the glass are normal A heavy
33. he Stove is Fully Automatic in the T Stat Mode T Stat requires the stove be turned on at the control board the first time The Stove is Fully Automatic in the T Stat Mode The unit is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Element P will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the Stove will immediately shut down Use this setting when heating a small area or when Temperatures are Moderate Not recommended for use with a mixture of Pellets and Corn c SmartStat Mode The unit is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Stove will advance to the Heat level set at the Control board Once the Heat demand has been met the Stove will drop to the 1 Heat Level setting and pilot for one hour If the Thermostat does not call for heat during that hour the unit shuts off and re lights itself the next time the Thermostat calls for heat This setting is best used when constant heat is needed Not recommended for use with a mixture of Pellets and Corn 6 Cleaning Cycle The Element P only uses Programs 3 amp 4 This allows the Element P to operate in an Automatic mode using the Igniter These 2 programs have a Cleaning Cycle built into them that allows the unit to drop to the 1 level for 5 minutes on timed intervals During the cleaning cycle the Combustion Fan will run at line voltage to blow excess ash from the burn pot This feature only functions if the unit is operating on
34. ic Features on page 33 through 35 If the stove fails to start repeat steps listed above CAUTION NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE Shutting the Unit Off 1 Press the On Off switch once the lights will go off and the fire will go out in a few minutes The board essentially goes into Safety shutdown 2 As long as the temperature within the Element P remains above 110 F both Fans will continue to run When the P O F switch drops out the room fan shuts off and the Combustion fan will run for another 10 minutes and finally shut down completely 3 NEVER unplug the Stove to shut it off Doing so may cause a significant amount of smoke to enter the room Element P 32 Diagnostic Features and Safety Sensors The 2 LED LED 4 LED and 5 LED lights on the LED Light bar will flash to give a diagnostic code to help in diagnosing problems that may occur Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information These conditions fall into 3 categories a Heat related issues b Vacuum related issues c Plugged Stove issues The Diagnostic Lights flash as follow 1 The Vacuum switch For the Stove to operate correctly the firebox needs to be sealed During the first 30 seconds after the unit has been turned on the control board will check to see if the switch senses negative pressure Vacuum in the firebox of the Stove If there is no negative pressure the Stove will go into Safety shutdown and the 2 LED wi
35. is 11 5 seconds THIS IS THE DEFAULT PROGRAM FOR USE WITH THE ELEMENT P This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits and a 50 50 Percent Mixture of Pellets and Corn 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time 15 10 seconds This Program offers Self Ignition and is only for units that have the Versa Grate system amp Igniter installed This program is for use with Cherry Pits only T 13 How do I change to a different Program on the control MAUS board 6 LE First the Stove must be turned off and cooled down Step 1 The Thermostat switch must be in the Manual position Step 2 Press and hold the Auger Feed Button Step 3 Press the Trim High and Low Buttons at the same time Release all 3 buttons simultaneously Step 4 Observe the LED light flashing according to the Program chosen Program 1 flashes once Program 2 flashes twice Program 3 flashes three times and Program 4 flashes 4 times Changing the Cycle Time will change the BTU Input of the Stove The longer the Cycle time the lower the BTU rating Figure 33 Element P 50 PARTS LAYOUT O 2 MMMM Figure 34 Element P 51 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 35 Element P 52 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 36 Element P 53 PARTS LAYOUT Figure 37 oo en o M oN a Element P 54 Sensor System Versa Grate Motor Assembly Figure 40 Element P 55
36. levels 3 through 5 The ON OFF light blinks during this cycle Element P 29 Pre Lighting Instructions WARNING Risk of Fire Do not operate with the Firebox door or Ash Removal doors open Do not store Fuel or other Combustible material within marked Installation Clearances Inspect and Clean Flues and Chimneys regularly DANGER Risk of Fire or Explosion Do not burn Garbage Gasoline Drain Oil or other Flammable Liquids WARNING The auger can start at any time while the Element P is running REMEMBER Read the manual before lighting the unit The Control Board has 4 separate programs Programs are specific to the style of Burn Pot System in the stove Before lighting the Stove for the first time be sure the correct program is chosen To change the program on the board the Stove must be off and the unit must be cold The programs are identical in operation except for the Cycle Time The Cycle time is the total of the ON Time amp OFF Time added together The ON Times are constant so this means that the OFF Time is increased or decreased depending on the program chosen Program 1 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 2 Program 2 The Cycle Time is 13 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 3 Program 3 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds
37. ll start blinking Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information 60 second delay has been incorporated before the unit shuts down when the board senses loss of vacuum This is to accommodate opening the doors during maintenance Once the board senses loss of vacuum the ON OFF light will start blinking While the light is blinking the control board will not feed any fuel nor respond to any of the buttons Once Vacuum has been restored the unit will revert back to normal operation 2 The Proof of Fire switch This switch will sense the temperature of the Exhaust rising during start up If the Exhaust temperature does not reach 110 degrees F or if during use the temperature drops below 110 degrees F the Stove will go into Internal Alarm and the Auger will quit feeding fuel Once the Stove completes the safety shutdown the LED will start blinking Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information ae The High Limit switch This sensor will sense if the unit reaches temperatures that are too high for normal operation If this happens the Auger will quit feeding and the 4 LED light will start blinking Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information 4 The SmartScan Maintenance Sensor Patent Pending This sensor monitors the burn pot area inside the firebox If it senses maintenance issues within the stove that cause improper burning conditions in the firepot the unit will shut down and flash a 5 LED Check all Mai
38. ly 10 PL Vent must be used for exhaust venting Single wall vent is not allowed Follow PL Vent manufacturer s installation directions and observe all listed clearances to combustibles USE OF A THERMOSTAT St Croix Pellet stoves offer our customers the optional feature of thermostatically controlling your new stove By using a thermostat to control the operation of your Stove you can benefit two ways First of all after setting the thermostat to your desired heating needs the stove will operate accordingly to uniformly maintain your desired temperature setting Secondly the fuel consumption is being optimized which ultimately results in lowering your seasonal heating costs While the room temperature remains cooler than your desired thermostat setting the stove will operate at any of the 5 HEAT ADJUST selector positions Read the Operations manual to determine which Thermostat Mode you want to use You can choose between the T Stat Mode and the SmartStat Mode We recommend using the Automatic SmartStat Mode Once you have successfully lit your stove set the thermostat to your desired heating needs 2 Set the HEAT ADJUST selector to a position that will effectively create a rise in room temperature above your thermostat setting The recommended heat settings while using a thermostat are any position between 2 through 5 Thermostat Hook up Connect the wires from the thermostat to the external wire terminal on the back of t
39. minutes each day This helps keep the window firebrick and firebox and Exhaust area clean A daily high burn also aids in maintaining the overall efficiency and performance of the stove Periodic Maintenance CAUTION Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Stove is shut off and cold 1 Ashpan Empty the ash pan when it appears full approximately once a week The frequency of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the quality and amount of fuel being used Carefully check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening 2 Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate Clean Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes whenever needed Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object Nail Drill Bit etc to clean out plugged holes See Figure 25 The Grate Weldment and Shaker Plate holes can also be cleaned without removing them by using a small steel brush to clean the holes 3 Pull the Ash Shaker Rod See figure 25 several times back and forth to shake the ashes down into the Ash Pan 4 Clean Out Ports The Element P Stove has 2 Exhaust Cleanout Ports located in the LEFT AND RIGHT lower corners of the firebox Remove covers and clean regularly There is an additional Cleanout behind the Ashpan This cleanout gives access to the transition area behind the back wall all the way back to below the Combustion Fan If the stove seems plugged this area needs cleaning Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being b
40. n 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 for at least two days until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 4 Once or twice daily pull the Heat Exchange Tube Scraper See Figure 25 out and back in to clean heat exchange tubes Failure to operate the tube scraper daily may result Element P 40 in poor combustion and loss of heat output This should be done when the stove is cool or operating on the low temperature setting Use the Rod Pull Tool that comes with the stove to pull the Tube Scraper Rod 5 The rate of burn and the quality of fuel will determine how often the window needs cleaning Prolonged burning at a low burn rate will result in the need for more frequent window cleaning Burning poor fuel also increases the need to clean the window Cooling the stove and wiping the window daily with a cloth or paper towel will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the stove is cold Tip Dip the damp towel in the ashes to remove stubborn buildup on the glass CAUTION Do not slam the door Do not operate the stove with a broken or cracked glass Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer 6 Burn the stove at the HI fuel setting for at least 60
41. n the previous example The Fan voltages can be fine tuned while the Stove is in operation by pressing and holding the Auger Feed button down and then either pressing the Trim High button to advance the voltages higher or pressing the Trim Low button to decrease the fan voltages There are 5 levels on the control board and they are indicated by single flash of the LED s The default setting is the bottom LED This gives 5 adjustments increasing the voltage LED s 2 through 5 The voltage is increased or decreased 2 5 volts with each adjustment Element P 49 DISCONNECT POWER DEFORE SERVICE POWER AUGER E SMARTSTAT b B FEED Figure 31 12 Arethere Cycle Time adjustments on the Control Board for different types of fuel Answer There are 4 individual programs on the control board each has a different Cycle time The Element P only uses Program 3 and Program 4 Your Element P has been factory set to Program 3 When programming the control board you will see LED light flash as shown in the figure to the right The LED lights flash in the following manner Program 1 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 2 Program 2 The Cycle Time is 13 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT MF MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT P 3 Program 3 The Cycle Time
42. ng and furniture away from all hot surfaces WARNING Direct contact with the firebox during operation may cause skin burns 6 To avoid the possibility of smoke and or sparks entering the room always keep firebox and ash pan doors closed whenever the Stove is operating 7 A certain amount of carbon monoxide may be produced within the Stove as a by product of combustion exhaust vent connections must be sealed with silicone to assure a gas tight seal Any leaks into a confined area caused by faulty installation or improper operation of the Stove could produce dizziness nausea and in extreme cases death 8 Under certain circumstances an outside source of combustion air may be needed and is required in all mobile home installations If room air is used to supply combustion air room air starvation operation of exhaust fans and icing of air vents can adversely affect proper operation 9 Smoke detectors installed in the same general area as the Element P may be activated if the Stove door is left open and smoke is allowed to enter the area CAUTION NEVER ADD FIRE STARTER TO A HOT STOVE CAUTION Hot Surfaces Keep Children away Do not touch during Operation Element P 27 Control Board Features The Control Board controls all functions of the Element P by monitoring sensors that are in the system These sensors serve 2 purposes a General Operation of the Stove b Safety Feat
43. ntenance areas of the stove and the venting system for any conditions that can cause improper burning such as gaskets door latch ash pan latch ash traps ash clean out covers plugged vent plugged vent caps etc Element P 33 St Croix SmartScan Maintenance System Monitoring is an innovative way of detecting when the unit is burning incorrectly The following situations can affect the way a Pellet Stove burns Operator Error Poor Fuel Quality a Plugged Venting System a Plugged Stove a Dirty Burn Pot Worn Door Gaskets Worn Glass Gaskets or Weak Combustion Fan How does it work The area monitored is inside the Firebox Burnpot area directly above the back edge of the burn pot The SmartScan Infra Red sensing system is very accurate The monitoring takes place from a remote location it can sense an object as small as one pellet and does not depend on sensing temperatures Temperature sensing is difficult at this location because it monitors an area that fluctuates between extremely hot temperatures during High Burn and lower temperatures in the pot during Low Burn By monitoring this area the stove will shut down when conditions in the Burn Pot fall outside of the Normal Operating range Shutting the unit down when fuel reaches this level will trigger a diagnostic code that notifies the operator that the stove needs maintenance The above list is intended as a guide to determine where the problem may
44. nui iae 19 20 Combustion Air Requirements ee eoi 2 Mobile Home InstallatlQl uiae repellere t ete ab acean 22 23 Use of a Thermostat riot de 23 24 Element P m ple endo uultu ult 25 Installation Check uou tefie ES teftes raise Lien fats 25 Preven mng C Ditrney FICS setis 25 Element P Approved Euels 26 Pre Fire Iistr cHonss si e tas RA Sad 27 Element P 2 Control Board 0 0 0 28 29 Pre Lighting amp Lighting 8 44242244 4 0 nennen 30 32 Shutting Off the SEO YO uocat o qeu 32 Diagnostie Features 33 35 Combustion Air Damper Location and Adjustments 36 37 Thermostat Control amp Pilot Settings ied see p 34 El ement P Maintenance 38 Syste s 38 39 Daily Maintenance Versa Grate 39 41 Periodic Maintenance podio ie Pep pn otc aad di Lu sues d Rb A E 41 43 Yearly MUaImteliab6 u
45. ombustible shielding or guards may be required The type of installation must first be considered before determining the exact location of the venting termination in relation ship to doors window cavities or air vents a Without Outside Air connected to the unit For These types of installations please refer to the dimensions listed below in figure 4 EXHAUST TERMINAL Figure 4 4 1 2 m BELOW a door window cavity or air vent Or 4 1 2 m HORIZONTALLY FROM a door window cavity or air vent Or 1 305 mm ABOVE a door window cavity or air vent Element P 13 b With Outside Air Connected to the unit In this manner the appliance is a Direct Vent Appliance sealed Combustion System as listed in NFPA 211 6 3 3 3 2 Direct Vent Appliance Sealed Combustion System Appliance A system consisting of an appliance combustion air and flue gas connections between the appliance and the outside atmosphere and a vent cap supplied by the manufacturer and constructed so that all the air for combustion is obtained from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to the outside atmosphere Special Venting Arrangements are listed in NFPA 211 31 10 7 1 2 The Vent Terminal of a Direct Vent Appliance with an input of 10000 BTU Hr or less shall be located at least 6 from any opening into a building and such an appliance with an input of over 10000 BTU Hr but not over 50000 BTU Hr shall not be located less than 9 from
46. on First Clean the stove as described in the Periodic Maintenance Then check all Gaskets Doors and Door Latching Systems for air leaks Any leaks in these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload 3 My Stove isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the Stove What could be the cause of this The door of the unit was left open longer than 60 seconds See solution ash pan door was left open for longer than 60 seconds See solution The combustion fan is not running Defective fan or control board The vacuum switch is defective The vacuum hose is disconnected or cracked or plugged The vent system is plugged with fly ash Poengcem Solution If the fire is out re light the Stove If the fire is still burning make sure all doors are securely latched and hold down the On Off button approximately 5 seconds until Stove starts up again This will re start the Stove in the start up program 4 My Stove isn t burning and the number 3 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates that the Proof of Fire Switch no longer senses a fire in the Stove First check to see if there is Fuel in the hopper If there is fuel in the hopper check the following areas to find out why the Stove went out Element P 46 a Unburned fuel in the burnpot means the fire went out before
47. ondensation forming in the venting system in certain installations The chimney system should stay within the warm envelope of the house as much as possible Only penetrate the exterior of the home where the exhaust system will terminate REMEMBER Condensation from burning corn is detrimental to the venting system If burning a mixture of Pellets and Corn only buy venting systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Element P and by periodic inspection and cleaning of the chimney When wood is burned it produces tar and other organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue associated with a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote can result in an extremely hot chimney fire The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to determine if a creosote build up has occurred If a significant layer of creosote has accumulated 3 mm or more it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Use of an appropriately sized chimney brush or the services of a professional chimney sweep are recommended The chimney and chimney connector should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to prevent the system from getting plug
48. pe may be necessary to bring the chimney into compliance 2 When chimneys are relined a chimney chase cap that reduces the outlet of the chimney to the size of the liner is required Extend the exhaust vent above the chimney chase cap and finish it off with a rain cap A single wall liner may need to be insulated to maintain adequate exhaust temperatures in the vent system Note Outside Chimneys frequently are difficult to keep warm if in doubt insulate the liner LL MASONARY MUD THIMBLE PL ADAPTER m 1 PL VENT ADAPTER CLEARANCES PERVENT SLI MANUFACTURER S Sess INSTRUCTIONS CLEARANCE PER VENT a MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS I L PLTEE eel es sz oa ea BB 4 t EE hs PIPE ADAPTER PL VENT ADAPTER Figure 7 Figure 8 Venting into Masonry Chimney Venting into Class A Chimney 3 Venting into the side of an existing masonry chimney must be done through a masonry thimble When wall penetration is necessary to access a masonry chimney use a listed PL vent wall thimble Figure 7 4 When venting into a Class A steel chimney use an appropriate PL Vent adapter Figure
49. quent chimney cleanings The products of combustion will also contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust vent and restrict the flow of the flue gases Judge the frequency of cleaning by checking the amount of ash that accumulates in the Cleanout Tee on the back of the stove Ask the dealer for suggested frequency of cleaning equipment needed and procedures for cleaning Check the Vent Cap at least once every two months during the heating season to see if it has become plugged See Page 25 Preventing Chimney Fires 6 Gaskets Periodically inspect the condition of the rope gasket around the door window and ash door Replace as needed Yearly Maintenance Many dealers offer a Service Contract that will cover Yearly Maintenance Contact your St Croix Dealer for assistance in maintaining your Element P in top condition Yearly maintenance is designed to assure safe operation prolong the life of the Element P and help preserve its aesthetic appeal NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Open the Left and Right side panels of the Element P to gain access to components in the back of the stove Carefully clean or vacuum any dust cobwebs and household dust Carefully vacuum around the fan motors If electrical wires become disconnected call your dealer for service 1 Spring Shutdown After the last burn in the spring let the unit cool down Remove all fuel from the hopper and the auger Thoroughly clean the burn pot burn pot bo
50. r will most likely only need a small adjustment during the break in period To know if the damper needs to be adjusted you must observe how Pellets burn in the Element P Stove with the Versa Grate system K A Figure 23 DAMPER CONTROL Procedure for adjusting the damper when burning the Element P When burning pellets make sure to check for the formation of creosote in the unit and venting system Constantly running the stove on a low setting with too much combustion air may cause creosote to form Burn pot temperatures can be cool when burning on low with too much draft Read PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES on Page 25 The damper on your Element P has been limited at the factory using a setscrew Do not move this screw a If a heavy black shiny build up that is difficult to wipe off is noticed on the glass and inner surfaces of the stove an adjustment decreasing the Combustion Air should be made The build up may not show up until the Stove runs in pilot mode Heat Level 1 for an extended period of time If this build up occurs adjust the Damper by closing it Close the damper by moving the damper 1 16 of an Inch at a time Wait 5 10 minutes after an adjustment has been made to allow the fuel in the pot to equalize before making another adjustment b Once the damper adjustment has been made for the pilot setting Heat Level 1 slowly advance the Control Board to the 5 Heat Level and observe
51. s have thoroughly cooled Never use Gasoline gasoline type lantern fluid Kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and the need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash The fly ash will collect in the venting system and restrict the flow of flue gases Incomplete combustion such as occurs during start up and shut down or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot or creosote formation which will collect in the venting system The exhaust system should be inspected regularly during the heating season to determine if creosote buildup has occurred Check more frequently at first to determine a schedule for cleaning the venting system based on individual use of this Stove If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire 4 Do not Overfire this unit Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater Element P 44 Wiring Schematic Thermostat Wires 5 Volt DC Hot Black 120 Volt AC E gn er 0 White CERTAIN MODELS ONLY Brown Proof Of Fire Switch NO 5 Volt DC Wire Colors 1 Orange 2 Gray 3 Pink 4 Blue LINE VOLTAGE 5 Yellow 6 Red B Hopper Lid Switch 7 Orange LINE VOLTAGE 8 Gray 9 Brown 40 Brown 11
52. steps a Wear a leather glove that covers the lower arm b Turn the Stove to Heat Level 1 and allow the flame to burn down to a low burn c Open the firebox door slowly to prevent drawing ash or odors into the room d Use the scraper provided to move the burning pellets to one side of the grate leaving the ash in the bottom of the grate See Figure 25 e Rake the ash amp clinkers out over the grate into the ash pan f Rake the burning pellets across the bottom of the grate 6 Close the door and re select the desired heat setting Element P 39 HEAT EXCHANGE TUBE SCRAPER GRATE WELDMENT SHAKER AN ROD Figure 25 The Grate Weldment and the Shaker Plate may need to be removed for cleaning purposes during the Daily or Periodic Maintenance if the holes become plugged This allows a closer inspection of the holes in the pot Use a 3 16 drill bit to clean out the holes if needed 2 Once a day pull the Ash Shaker Rod See figure 25 several times back and forth to shake the ashes down into the Ash Pan Failure to regularly shake the ashes down will cause the stove to start burning dirty 3 Check ash pan See Figure 25 to determine emptying frequency needed NOTE Do not use a vacuum cleaner for this purpose Hot coals may cause your vacuum filter to catch fire Place ashes in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed o
53. the auger quit feeding Too much Combustion Air while burning on the Low Heat Level could cause the fuel to burn up too quickly and cause the fire to go out Fuel would still feed until the P O F switch eventually shuts the Stove down Solution Too much Combustion Air on the pilot setting Adjust the air damper or the combustion fan voltage See section covering Damper Adjustment b If all the fuel is burned up means the auger quit feeding fuel while there was still a fire in the burnpot Check to see if there is fuel in the hopper If the hopper is empty fill the hopper and re light the Stove If there is fuel in the hopper check to see if there is an obstruction in the auger system or if the auger set screw 15 loose Solution Remove obstruction and re light the Stove or tighten the setscrew on the auger shaft My Stove isn t burning and the 4 LED light is blinking This means the high Limit has shut the Stove down The Convection Blower could be defective or may need cleaning The high limit switch may be also defective It is best to call your dealer for support when trying to troubleshoot the High Limit Switch Do not use your Stove if the High Limit switch frequently trips The Led is off and my stove keeps flashing a 5 Alarm This is an indication that something is blocking the sensor This may point to a maintenance issue in your stove Refer to the Daily Periodic and Yearly maintenance sections of your manual The LED on t
54. the flame If black soot wipes off easily builds up on the glass and black smoke is visible at the tips of the flames open the damper 1 16 of an inch at a time Wait 5 10 minutes before attempting another adjustment An occasional wisp of black smoke is normal Element P 36 The Combustion Fan Voltage may be increased if the vent system has long horizontal runs or multiple elbows that slow the Exhaust flow down Always check for creosote forming if the voltages are increased See point 9 in the Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions Section in the back of the manual Flame Pattern Characteristics Correct Flame Pattern Bright yellowish white flame with a brisk movement having sharp pointed end tips extending up towards the Heat Exchange Tubes while forming a fan like shape Small amounts of ash and some live sparks being blown out from the Burn Pot area is considered normal operation Incorrect Flame Pattern Dark orangish brown flame with a lazy movement having black smoky end tips curling up and over the Heat Exchange Tubes while forming a fireball like shape Some Ash or Live Sparks not being blown out from the Burn Pot area is considered abnormal operation Extremely black soot forming on the ceramic glass surface is a sign of very poor combustion not enough combustion air and should not be overlooked At the other end of the spectrum an extremely brisk flame which blows large pieces of live coal out from the Burn Pot
55. tical venting outside the heated environment where the Element P is installed Running a venting system in a cold environment may cause the flue temperatures to cool down too much for adequate drafting Additional vertical exhaust venting should be provided when using a More than one 1 elbow or tee and or b Horizontal runs of over three 3 feet Horizontal runs over 10 feet not recommended 3 For a venting system ending in a horizontal run the exhaust pipe must be terminated by a listed end cap or a PL vent elbow 45 or 90 degrees Note End caps or elbows must vent exhaust gases away from the building 4 For termination above the building roofline a rain cap is required 5 The exhaust pipe on the Element P is 3 O D to accommodate a pipe adaptor Element P 12 VENTING TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS In determining optimum vent termination carefully evaluate external conditions especially when venting directly through a wall Since you must deal with odors gases and fly ash consider aesthetics prevailing winds distances from air inlets and combustibles location of adjacent structures and any code requirements 1 Exhaust must terminate above combustion air inlet elevation 2 Do not terminate vent in any enclosed or semi enclosed area i e Carports garage attic crawl space etc or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes 3 Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Non c
56. tove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a Fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace Element P 8 Caution INSTALLATION IS TO BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER OR DEALER ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VENTING SYSTEM USED ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ELEMENT P STOVE THE ELEMENT P STOVE USES A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENT SYSTEM DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THE ELEMENT P STOVE TO A CHIMNEY SYSTEM THAT IS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A SLEEPING ROOM ATTENTION CONDENSATION When planning the installation of your Element P Stove keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Corn has higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain installations Install the Element P with a minimum of the Vent system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house Insulate the vent system if in doubt Check with the manufacturer of your venting system that they honor the warranty of their PL Vent with the use of corn ATTENTION BATTERY BACKUP We strongly recommend using a battery backup system if the Element P is installed using horizontal venting only This prevents any smoke from entering your home in the event of a power failure The battery back up system must provide
57. ures to shut the unit down in the event the sensors detect a problem in the unit SMARTSTAT T STAT MANUAL The Control Board also has Diagnostic Capabilities to help in diagnosing 4 areas in the Stove These areas are 1 High Temperature Limit 2 Proof of Fire Sensor 3 Vacuum in the Firebox 4 Fuel Level in the Burn Pot A closer look at the Control Board to the right in figure 20 will explain how the board works There are essentially 4 buttons on the control board Two of these buttons the Heat Level Figure 20 and Trim Buttons have a High Low side to advance these settings up or down There is a The LED Light bar is also Slide Switch that controls the Thermostat used during the Diagnostic Mode and an LED Light bar that indicates process see pages 36 through which of the 5 Heat Settings the Element P is 37 for more details running on 1 The On Off button not only turns the Element P On and Off it also resets the board if one of the sensors has detected a problem and the board is flashing a Diagnostic code 2 The Auger Feed button will allow the user to manually auger fuel into the burn pot on start up when needed This is particularly helpful in priming the Auger Tube when it is empty After the hopper has run out of fuel This button is also used to make small adjustments to the combustion air and the feed rates as part of the Fine Tuning process of the control board Element P 28 3 The Heat Level button ch
58. urnt and the quality of the Fuel Failure to clean the ash traps will cause the Stove to become plugged with Fly Ash Element P 41 HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE LEFT ASH TRAP DECORATIVE GRILLS LEFT AND RIGHT CLEANOUT COVERS MMMM RIGHT ASH TRAP NOT SHOWN ASH PAN CLEANOUT COVER LOCATED BEHIND ASH PAN Figure 26 ASH PAN 4 Heat Exchange Baffle Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that accumulate on a regular basis Once a month or sooner depending on the quality of fuel being used See Figure 26 To remove the baffle See Figure 26 lift the back of the baffle up to clear the inner back of the stove and slide towards the front of the stove The baffle will slide out of the keyhole slots and drop down When putting the baffle back in the stove make sure the tabs are in the keyhole slots and the back of the baffle is lifted up over the inner back Clean the baffle on a regular basis Frequency of cleaning depends on amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the fuel Fuel with low ash content is recommended Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Element P Stove to become plugged with fly ash Element P 42 5 Exhaust System See Figure 25 and 26 for information on cleaning fly ash that collects in the vent system Periodic cleaning of the exhaust system is required Under certain conditions chimneys may plug up rapidly Dirty poor quality Fuel and poor installations require more fre
59. x ash pan and ash traps behind the ash pan To locate the ash traps see figure 26 2 The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually Call your dealer for this service See figure 27 on the following page 3 The motor fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually See figure 27 on the following page 4 exhaust fan should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually Call dealer for this service Annual oiling of the motors is not needed See figure 27 on the following page 5 The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually See figure 27 on the following page Fall Startup Prior to lighting the first fire check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems for obstructions Try all controls to see that they are working prior to lighting a fire Element P 43 Figure 27 aJ e ANTI SEIZE HERE p VERSA GRATE SHOWN OUTSIDE OF STOVE FOR CLARITY us CONVECTION BLOWER SAFE OPERATION Disposal of Ashes Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible 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 container until all cinder
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