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Element-MF SmartScan Maintenance Sensor

1. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 43 80 30962 SENSOR GLASS 44 80P20168 R COMBUSTION FAN GASKET 45 80P54216 R COMBUSTION FAN ASSEMBLV 46 80P52949 R CONVECTION FAN ASSEMBLY 47 80 54281 HOPPER ASSEMBLY 48 80 60489 HOPPER MOUNT GASKET 49 80P30989 R VACUUM SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET 50 80P30658 R VACUUM SWITCH 51 80 52629 MANUAL RESET HIGH LIMIT DISC 52 80 30810 SENSOR GLASS 53 80P54188 R SENSOR REFLECTOR PLATE ASSEMBLV 54 80P30808 R GLASS RETAINER BENT 55 80 52634 BARB FITTING 56 80P54217 R P O F SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY 57 80 20038 PROOF OF FIRE DISC 58 80P30992 R PLASTIC TERMINAL BLOCK 59 NOT USED NOT USED 60 NOT USED NOT USED 61 NOT USED NOT USED 62 NOT USED NOT USED 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 WELDMENT 70 80P30191 R MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 71 80P30521 R COMBUSTION FAN 72 80P52889 R EXHAUST ADAPTER PLATE ASSEMBLY 73 80 52232 QUICK DISCONNECT GASKET 74 80P52887 R QUICK CONNECT PIPE WELDMENT 75 NOT USED NOT USED 76 NOT USED NOT USED 77 NOT USED NOT USED 78 NOT USED NOT USED 79 NOT USED NOT USED 80 80 52437 MOUNT 81 8709 46 1 4 x 1 FOAM 19 5 82 80P20003 R CONVECTION FAN 83 80P20132 R DOO
2. Ash Pan Make sure the Ashpan is not too full to receive a clinker If the Ashpan 18 too full the clinker may not drop all the way through This will not allow the Slide Out Bottom to be closed If this happens empty the Ashpan and restart the unit The Slide Out Bottom See figure 27 Now you are ready to drop the clinker from the burn pot Pull the bottom out in one quick motion and let the clinker drop into the ash pan Quickly push the bottom in again To pull out the slide bottom use the Rod Handle tool that came with the unit THE COAL RAKE WILL BE PUSHED IN amp THE POT BOTTOM WILL BE PULLED OUT Figure 27 2 07 Element MF Stove 43 4 The Control Board Set the heat setting to 1 for a few seconds and return to the setting it was on This initiates the time delay for dropping the clinker Dropping the coals back into the burn pot At this time pull the coal rake back out of the burn pot to drop the coals in the pot See position of Coal Rake amp Pot Bottom in figure 25 on page 42 for normal operation The time delay in the program will allow a smooth transition back to where the Stove was burning before the clinker was dropped 6 Cleaning the Heat Exchange Tubes Now you can pull the Tube Scraper back and forth a couple of times to keep the tubes clean If the Tube Scraper feels sticky and difficult to move check for the presence of creosote on the tubes If creosote is present a damper adjustme
3. If the Element MF has been connected to an existing Chimney system that has good natural draft the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened This compensates for the additional draft in the chimney system The Trim button to adjust the Combustion Fan voltage down can also be used The process of adjusting the damper when burning Corn wheat or rye will take about 3 hours but it only needs to be done once at the initial burn This will adjust the unit to the unique venting circumstances of your installation If your unit develops problem burning properly after using the unit for a while first check to see if there is a change in the fuel you are burning The moisture content of your corn wheat or rye may be too high or the quality of the pellets you are burning may have changed If the stove is dirty clean it before adjusting the damper Procedure for Adjusting the Damper when Burning Pellets 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 too cool when burning on low with too much draft Read PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES on Page 25 a Ifa heavy black shiny build difficult to wipe off up is noticed on the glass and inner surfaces after the unit runs on the low
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5. 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 bv children Non combustible shielding or guards mav be required The tvpe 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 this tvpes of installation please refer to the dimensions listed below in figure 4 EXHAUST TERMINAL Figure 4 4 12 m BELOW a door window cavitv or air vent qo m HORIZONTALLY FROM a door window cavity or air vent oe mm ABOVE a door window cavity or air vent Element MF Stove 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 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
6. N WS M NN NN NN SLIDE OUT ASH PAN BOTTOM ROD NON COMBUSTIBLE SPARK ARRESTOR Figure 1 There are two burn systems used in the Element Series These systems interchangeable in the stove body This Manual covers the ELEMENT ME which uses the Multi Fuel Burn System The Multi Fuel Burn System is the St Croix Patented Clinker Removal System This burn pot allows the clinker to be removed without loosing the fire in the pot This eliminates the need of having to re light the Element MF after removing the clinker This burn system does not have Self Ignition It is approved for Pellets Corn Wheat Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets Element MF Stove 6 MULTI FUEL BURN POT COAL RAKE SLIDE OUT BOTTOM BOTTOM COVER Figure 2 Multi Fuel Burn System approved with the following Fuels Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets Element MF Stove 7 30 STOVE DIMENSIONS 75 i dT Figure 3 A Width of Stove E Center of stove to center of exhaust 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
7. 2 The Cycle Time is 13 seconds This program does not offer self ignition This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat and Rye Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets See figure 20 below 3 Program 3 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT P MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT MF 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE ELEMENT P MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE ELEMENT MF As the Cycle Time increases the Feedrate decreases 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 with the Element MF is Program 1 Program 2 is for Tweaking the unit for different fuel and installation conditions To change the program the Stove must be in the OFF position the unit must be cooled down so the Proof of Fire disc is open and the Thermostat Slide Switch must be in the Manual mode See figure 20 below Press amp hold the Auger Feed Button then press the Trim High amp Low Button at the same time The 5 LED lights that indicate the heat levels will flash The number of times the lights Flash will indicate which program is running H Program 1 LED lights flash once Program 2 LED lights flash twice Program 3 LED lights flash three times Program 4 LED lights flash four times Figure 2
8. adjust the heat level to the desired level The Start up Program works as follows a The Combustion Fan comes on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum switch locks in See section on Diagnostic features on pages 33 35 When the Control Board senses the Vacuum switch the Exhaust Fan drops to a lower start up speed until the Proof of Fire Switch locks in After 5 minutes the board checks for Proof of Fire and automatically starts feeding Fuel on the 1 setting If the board senses P O F then the stove has started successfully If the board fails to sense P O F after 5 minutes it will repeat the last step and continue feeding fuel on the 1 setting for 5 more minutes The board will check for P O F again If the board still fails to sense the Proof of Fire switch the stove will go into Safety shutdown See section on Diagnostic Features on pages 33 35 If stove fails to start repeat steps 2 through 6 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 MF 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
9. 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 Do not Over Fire this unit Follow all instructions regarding the proper use of this heater Element MEF Stove 49 Wiring Schematic c xd tL 5 Volt DC Red C ner O White CERTAIN MODELS ONLY Brown Proof Of Fire Switch NO 5 Volt DC Gray Vacuum Switch NO 5 Volt DC Orange High Limit Switch NC LINE VOLTAGE rb Hopper Lid Switch LINE VOLTAGE 80P30563 Figure 31 The Electrical Rating of this Multi Fuel 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 MF are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components Element MF Stove 50 TROUBLESHOOTING amp FRQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The Element MF is equipped with the Multi Fuel 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
10. it will cloud the plastic lens This will cause the sensor to fail over time soft dry cloth is best REFLECTOR LENS SMARTSCAN REFLECTOR SENSOR SMARTSCAN SENSOR LENSE Figure 32 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 mv glass dirty Normal operation of your St Croix Stove will produce a light build up on the glass that wipes off with a drv 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 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 Dailv Periodic and Yearly Maintenance of the Stove Element MF Stove 53 10 11 Are any adjustments that can be made through control board to amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot DISCONNECT POWER DEFORE SERVICE Answer There are several wavs to adjust the amount of fuel that is fed into the burnpot The Feed Rates can be fine tun
11. motors is not needed See figure 30 below REAR ACCESS COMBUSTION BLOWER CONVECTION BLOWER CONVECTION BLOWER COVER Figure 30 Element MF Stove 48 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 SAFE OPERATION 1 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 awav from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of bv burial in soil or otherwise locallv dispersed thev should be retained in the container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled Never use Gasoline gasoline tvpe lantern fluid Kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater Keep all such liquids well awav from the heater while it is in use Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash The fly ash will collect in the venting svstem 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
12. of Stove to end of Exhaust Pipe Approved Installations The Element MF is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove The stove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a Fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace Element MF Stove 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 ADHERE TO ALL CLEARANCES SPECIFIED IN THE INSTALLATION MANUAL OF THE ELEMENT MF STOVE THE ELEMENT MF USES A POSITIVE PRESSURE VENT SYSTEM DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OF UNIT DO NOT CONNECT THE ELEMENT MF STOVE 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 vour Element MF Stove keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust svstems Corn Wheat amp Rve have higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain tvpes of installations Install the Element MF with a minimum of the Vent svstem exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house Insulate the vent svstem if in doubt Check with the manufacturer of vour venting svstem that thev honor the warrantv of their PL Vent with the use of corn ATTENTION BATTERY BACKUP We strongly recommend using a battery backup
13. pilot setting for extended periods of time the damper must be closed some This may only show up after the Stove has run in pilot mode for an extended period of time before it becomes noticeable If this build up occurs close the damper more Some build up is normal and may be removed during the maintenance schedule b Once the adjustment has been made for the pilot setting slowly advance the Control Board to the 5 Heat Level and observe 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 Control by turning the setscrew counter clockwise 15 turn at a time Use the Damper Handle to place the Damper against the screw to open the Damper Wait 5 10 minutes before attempting another adjustment An occasional wisp of black smoke is normal every now and then Element MF Stove 38 If the damper seems to be set correctly for level 5 but there seems to be too much air for the lower settings then adjust the combustion fan voltages by using the control board See Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions Section in the back of the manual Jor more information If the Element MF has been connected to an existing Chimney system that has good natural draft the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened This compensates for the additional draft in the chimney system The Trim butt
14. setting for 1 2 an hour Check to see if the pot is balanced This is where a damper adjustment might need to be made As the heat setting reaches the higher settings the Lag time can become too long if the air isn t adjusted correctly If you notice that the coals are being covered up with unburned fuel and the pot seems to be overloading open the Damper Control by turning the setscrew counter clockwise 1 2 turn at a time Use the Damper Handle to place the Damper against the screw to open the Damper You might need to use a screwdriver to break up the clump of Fuel in the burn pot to allow for proper airflow Wait 15 minutes to see if the burn pot becomes balanced Repeat this step as many times as needed until the burn pot becomes balanced e Advance the heat setting to 5 and let the Stove burn at this setting for 1 2 an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced A small damper adjustment might need to be made at this time to make sure the Lag time isn t too long Element MF Stove 37 Remember Wait 15 minutes to see if the burn pot becomes balanced Repeat this step as many times as needed until the burn pot becomes balanced If the damper seems to be set correctly for level 5 but there seems to be too much air for the lower settings then adjust the combustion fan voltages by using the control board See Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions Section in the back of the manual Jor more information
15. the Stove is limited Please read the following guide for answers to frequently asked questions 1 When first starting the Stove the auger tube is empty which 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 moisture content of your fuel It should be 15 or less Also make sure you are using clean fuel Otherwise this is mainly caused by improper combustion 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 Solution 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 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 caused the Stove to go out The door of the unit was left open longer than 60 seconds See solution The 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 The vent system is plugged with fly ash Solution If
16. the Versa Grate System amp Igniter installed This program is not for use with the Element MF 13 How do change to a different Program on the control board 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 36 Element MF Stove 55 Element MF Parts rest Figure 37 Element MF Parts Figure 38 Element MF Stove 57 Element MF Parts Element MF Parts o 5 bn m Figure 41 Element MF Stove 39 Element MF Parts 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
17. 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 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 are pellets in the hopper If there are pellets in the hopper we need to understand why the Stove went out Element MF Stove 5 a Unburned fuel in the burnpot means the fire went out before the auger quit feeding Solution Too much Combustion Air on the pilot setting Adjust the air damper or the combustion fan voltage See section covering an Unbalanced Burnpot Corn Pellets would still feed until the P O F switch eventually shuts the Stove down See section covering Damper Adjustment A power Failure could cause this If the Stove is still hot when the power comes back on the feed system will resume If the fire had gone out in the pot the feed would continue to run until the Proof of Fire switch dropped out and shut the Stove down 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
18. through a masonrv thimble When wall penetration is necessarv to access a masonrv chimnev use a listed PL vent wall thimble Figure 7 4 When venting into a Class A steel chimnev use an appropriate PL Vent adapter Figure 8 Element MF Stove 16 Hearth Mount Legend G A Vertical 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 MF Stove 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 Openine s Optional Spark Arrestor Pad provided with unit may only be used on a Solid Surface Floor such as Woo
19. 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 precisely 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 thermostaticallv controlling vour new stove Bv using a thermostat to control the operation of vour Stove vou can benefit two wavs First of all after setting the thermostat to vour 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 Manual and T Stat Mode Do not use the eSmartStat Mode This setting is only for stoves with Igniters 1 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 e
20. 0 Element MF Stove 29 Control Board Features The Control Board controls all functions of the Element MF by monitoring the sensors in the system These sensors serve 2 DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICE purposes a General Operation of the Stove b Safety Features to shut the unit down in the event the sensors detect m a problem in the unit 6 T STAT MANUAL The Control Board also has Diagnostic Capabilities to help in diagnosing 3 areas in the Multi Fuel Stove These areas are 1 High Temperature Limit 2 Proofof Fire Sensor 3 Vacuum in the Firebox 4 Fuel Level in the Burn Pot A closer look at the Control Board in figure 21 will explain how the board works There are essentially 4 buttons on the control board Two of these buttons the Heat Level and Trim Buttons have a High Low side to The LED Light bar is also used advance these settings up or down There is a Slide Switch that controls the Thermostat Mode and an LED Light bar that indicates which of the 5 Heat Settings the Element MF is running on Figure 21 during the Diagnostic process see pages 33 35 for more details 1 The On Off button not only turns the Element MF 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 primin
21. 6 80 54221 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 80P54223 R DOOR MAGNET ASSEMBLY 15 80 54187 RIGHT SIDE DOOR WELDMENT 16 80 52237 CLEANOUT COVER PLATE 17 80P30280 R ASHPAN CLEANOUT COVER 18 80P53619 R COAL RAKE WELDMENT 19 80P52568 R COAL RAKE ROD 20 80P52627 R POT SLIDER ROD 21 80P54184 R POT SLIDER WELDMENT 22 80P54183 R MULTI FUEL POT WELDMENT 23 80P30927 R DECORATIVE GRILL RIGHT 24 80P30926 R DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT 25 80 52567 5 26 80P30924 R BRICK RIGHT SIDE PANEL 27 80P30923 R BRICK LEFT SIDE PANEL 28 80 54181 STEEL BRICK BACK PANEL 29 80P52366 R HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE 30 80P30697 R HOPPER LID SWITCH BOX 31 80P31003 R HOPPER LID SWITCH 32 80P53785 R CONTROL BOARD BOX WITH CLINCH STUDS 33 80P30523B R CONTROL BOARD 34 80P52658 R CONTROL BOARD HARNESS RESTRAINT 35 NOT USED NOT USED 36 80 53681 SLIDE TOP STANDOFF PLATE ASSEMBLY 37 80P30045 R SPEAKER TERMINAL 38 80P52630 R TERMINAL BLOCK 39 80 30809 GLASS RETAINER 40 80P30807 R RIGHT ANGLE SENSOR BRACKET 41 80P54205 R ADJUSTABLE SENSOR BRACKET ASSEMBLV 42 80P30948 R PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR Element MF Stove 61
22. F DAILY MAINTENANCE REQUIRED MAINTENANCE DEPENDS LARGELX 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 POSSIBLE SAFETY HAZARD IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER USER TO DETERMINE THE NEEDED MAINTENANCE FREQUENCX CAUTION THE DOOR AND FRONT PART OF THE MULTI FUEL STOVE WILL BE HOT DO NOT TOUCH ANY PART OF THE UNIT THAT IS THE ST CROIX CLINKER THEORY Some manufacturers of Multi Fuel stoves use complicated stirring mechanisms to break up the clinker in the burn pot We feel that is a mistake We believe that corn wheat or rve will not burn as well when it is disturbed during the burn process These fuels need high temperatures and proper airflow in the burn pot to burn properlv Much of the energv needed is stored in the clinker that is being formed in the burn pot It glows red hot and provides the heat needed to ignite the corn wheat or rve that is being fed into the burn pot When the clinker is broken up this constant source of energv is lost and now it becomes more difficult to burn these fuels When corn wheat or rve is not burning properlv it tends to stick together and form a clump in the burn pot It is impossible for air to flow through this clump and soon the pot w
23. Hex head screws Loosen the first screw enough to allow the Coal Rake to slide out of the burn pot Remove the screw that holds the burn pot in place and lift the pot out of the Stove To remove the Slide out Bottom remove the lower panel Slide the bottom out of the Stove Element MF Stove 45 3 Clean Out Ports The Multi Fuel 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 HEAT EXCHANGE BAFFLE LEFT ASH TRAP 2 Sy H ey Ss i SEA DECORATIVE GRILLS ji LEFT AND RIGHT CLEANOUT COVERS A A RIGHT ASH TRAP NOT SHOWN ASH PAN CLEANOUT COVER ASH PAN LOCATED BEHIND ASH PAN Figure 29 Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the Corn wheat rve or pellets Failure to clean the Ash Traps will cause the Stove to become plugged with FIv Ash Element MF Stove 46 4 Heat Exchange Baffle Remove the baffle and clean the ash that accumulates on a regular basis Once a month or sooner depending on the qualitv of fuel being used See Figure 29 To remove the baffle See Figure 29 lift the back of the baffle up to clea
24. IREMENTS DEFINITION OF MULTI FUEL STOVE The word Multi Fuel Stove as used in this manual is interpreted to mean a corn wheat rye Distillers Grain pellets Cherry pits or wood pellet burning Multi Fuel Stove This model is not intended as the sole source of heat SAFETY TESTING The Element MF 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 MF 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 MF Even Temp Company grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation of the Element MF and assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages MANUFACTURED BY Even Temp Inc Hwy 34 Waco NE 68467 Element MF Stove 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 DEATH INSTALLATION CHECK LIST FOR USE IN THE U S AND CANADA MOBILE HOME APP
25. Installation amp Operations Manual Element MF With SmartScan Maintenance Sensor Patent Pending 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 bodilv injurv or even death Save these Instructions 813 Element MF Stove 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information aus ushu s Shuk 4 Installation Check List ieu e Heart asia e 5 Element ME Eayout Diagram de deque 6 7 Element MF Dimensions Location amp Clearances 8 Approved Install atin ss sie l us 8 9 Exhaust a 10 Venting Approved Materials A pots 10 Venting Typical PL Vent 11 Venting Determining Materials plate bad 1 2 Venting Termination 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney pep eque 16 Venting Hearth Mounts s a s n a e eee n 17 Floor Protection ia Ne hdl 18 Clearances lee i bee a nui 19 20 Combustion Air Requirements
26. MOKE 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 vertical venting outside the heated environment where the Element MF 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 all Element MF s is 3 to accommodate a pipe adaptor Element MF Stove 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
27. NEVER unplug the Multi Fuel Stove to shut it off Doing so may cause a significant amount of smoke to enter the room Element MF Stove 32 Diaenostic Features and Safety Sensors The 2 LED 3 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 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 will start blinking Read Frequentiv Asked Questions for more information A 60 second delav 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 anv fuel nor respond to anv 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 temperatu
28. R GASKET 48 84 80P20131 R SMALL BRASS COIL 85 80P53773 R DOOR HANDLE PAINTED Element MEF Stove 62 PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 86 10 24X3 8BSHCS 10 24 X 3 8 BUTTON SOCKET CAP SCREW 87 80P53677 R MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY 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 80 52357 GLASS RETAINER Element MF Stove 63 WARRANTY The Element MF 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 MF as the manufacturer has no control over the installation daily operations maintenance or the type of fuel burned This warranty will not apply if the Element MF 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 c
29. REIN 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 MF Stove 64 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 31 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 31 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 20 on page 29 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information Element MF Stove 65
30. ROVED 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 MF Stove 5 Element MF Stove Layout 45 LBS HOPPER CONTROL TUBE SCRAPER ROD LARGE VIEWING GLASS COAL RAKE ROD SIDE DOORS MMMM 2 2 NN Z f f N j NN NN j
31. T 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 MF Stove 11 VENTING DETERMINING MATERIALS TYPE OF MATERIALS 1 PL Vent Corn Vent must be used 2 All 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 mav be used inside an existing chimnev No clearances to combustibles are needed on single wall stainless steel adaptors rigid or flex pipe installed within a chimnev 4 A 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 svstem These tees are to assist in periodicallv cleaning the pipe Single or double clean out tees mav be used The exhaust svstem must be installed so the entire svstem can be cleaned without disassembiv 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 MF FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL RISE MAY RESULT IN S
32. 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 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 HORIZONTALLX FROM door window cavitv or air vent Element MF Stove 14 VENTING TERMINATION CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS CLEARANCE TO WALL PENETRATION POINT 1 CLEARANCE TO PUBLIC WALKWAV T 2 m CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES 1 CLEARANCE THE GROUND Figure 6 THE EXHAUST TERMINATION LOCATION MUST BE AT LEAST 305 mm ABOVE the ground level T 2 1 m FROM public walkway 1 305 mm FROM The wall penetration point 3 915mm FROM a gas meter regulator assembly 27 610 mm FROM adjacent combustibles such as Adjacent buildings fences protruding parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants shrubs etc Element MF Stove 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 r
33. at is a small lightweight grain extra residue will blow out of the burnpot as it burns If excessive amount seems to be blowing out of the pot adjust the damper by closing it small amount at a time Read the section covering the Combustion Air Damper on pages 36 39 RYE No Standard exists for Rye used as Fuel Inspect fuel before buying Rye is a small grain and burns in a similar manner as corn It forms a clinker in the burnpot that is tends to stick to the sides of the pot When dropping the Clinker it may need to be pushed into the Ashpan using a long narrow screwdriver or a similar tool Rye is also a small lightweight grain extra residue will blow out of the burnpot as it burns If an excessive amount seems to be blowing out of the pot adjust the damper by closing it a small amount at a time Read the section covering the Combustion Air Damper on page 36 39 PRE LIGHTING 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 MF Sign and return the warranty card to the address listed on the back page 4 Some odors may be given off during the fir
34. d Vearlv Maintenance Many dealers offer a Service Contract that will cover Maintenance Contact your St Croix Dealer for assistance in maintaining your Element MF in top condition Yearly Maintenance is designed to assure Safe Operation prolong the life of the Element MF and help preserve its aesthetic appeal NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Open the Left and Right side panels of your Element MF 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 spring let the unit cool down Remove all fuel from the Hopper and the Auger Thoroughly clean the Burn Pot Burn Pot box Ash Pan and Ash Traps behind the ash pan To locate the ash traps see figure 29 on page 46 Element MF Stove 47 The Exhaust System should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually Call your dealer for this service See figure 29 on page 46 and figure 30 below The Motor Fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually See figure 30 below The exhaust fan should be removed cleaned with compressed air annually Call dealer for this service Annual oiling of the motors is not needed See figure 30 below The Convection fans should be removed and cleaned with compressed air annually Annual oiling of the
35. d 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 MF Stove 18 Figure s 12 15 12 15 11 7 8 13 10 10 14 15 15 MINIMUM CLEARANCES INCHES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL From Sides of stove 4 Back of stove 4 Corner of stove 4 Vent pipe Per Manufacturer s Instructions Stove to mantel 12 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 Floor protection Sides amp back of stove 0 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 Alcove Sides 4 Alcove Back 4 FU I y Figure 11 View Figure 12 View Clearances of stove Clearances Sides Back Element MF Stove 19 MANTLE b nimimm mn 1 Floor Pad and Mantle Clearances Figure 13 ALCOVE LH 9 L Alcove Installation Top View Element MF Stove 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 cove
36. e 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS Element MF Stove 21 Mobile Home Installation Unit must be installed in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard HUD 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 EUR METAL CHASSIS qr Figure 17 1 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN 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 MF Stove 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
37. e process is different for Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Pellets than Pellets amp Cherry Pits This may take some time so please be patient during this process After the damper has been adjusted to the unique installation in your home the control board automatically increases the Combustion Fan Voltage every time the feed rate is advanced on the control board This minimizes the need for additional damper adjustments Terminology used when burning Corn Wheat Rye or Distiller s Grain 1 Balanced burn pot This means the rapidly turns into red hot coals once it is in the burn pot 2 Lag time This is the time it takes for the Corn Wheat Rye or Distillers Grain to start burning and become balanced in the burn pot These fuels will tend to stick together in a clump in the burn pot if the fuel feeds in faster than it s burning Element MF Stove 36 2 Overloaded burn pot Once the fuel has formed a clump in the burn pot the pot will overload and slowly put the fire out When burning Corn Wheat Distillers Grain the burn pot should be BALANCED This means the fuel that is being augered into the burn pot rapidly turns into glowing coals If you see a lot of unburned fuel in the pot an adjustment may be needed In an unbalanced pot the corn wheat or rye will quickly stick together and prevent the proper flow of combustion air The pot will overload and the fire will go out Procedure for Adjusting the Damp
38. ed 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 thev are indicated bv a single flash of the LED s The default setting is the center LED This gives 2 adjustments increasing the Feed Rate LED s 4 amp 5 and 2 adjustments decreasing the Feed Rates LED s 1 amp 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 33 Are there any adjustments that can be made through the control board to the Combustion Fan voltages to help adjust the draft DESCOMMECT POWER DEFORE SERME Answer The Draft can be adjusted in a similar fashion as mentioned in 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 8 E either pressing the Trim High button advance the voltages higher or pressing the 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 center LED This gives 2 tCd adjustments increasing the voltage LED s 4 amp 5 and 2 adjustments s decreasing the voltage LED s 1 amp 2 The voltage is increased or decreased 2 5 vo
39. equirements 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 pipe 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 K i MASONARY MUD THIMBLE PL ADAPTER CLEARANCES PER VENT SLI MANUFACTURER S Sel INSTRUCTIONS CLEARANCE PER VENT MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS L B 1 z lt lt E GI II IE 51 z z d PIPE ADAPTER PL VENT ADAPTER Figure 7 Figure 8 Venting into Masonrv Chimnev Venting into a Class A Chimnev 3 Venting into the side of an existing masonrv chimnev must be done
40. er when burning Grain To make adjustments to the damper use the setscrew in the Damper Tube Turn the screw in 1 2 turn at a time to close the damper Open the Damper Control by turning the setscrew counter clockwise 2 turn at a time Use the Damper Handle to place the Damper against the screw to open the Damper Wait 5 10 minutes after an adjustment has been made to allow the fuel in the pot to equalize before making another adjustment Additional Voltage adjustments can be made at the Control Board if needed a Once the Element MF is burning leave the control board on 1 setting for 12 an hour This will allow the unit to warm up before any adjustments to the damper are made After 1 2 an hour look in the burn pot to see if the burn pot is balanced Unless there weren t enough coals in the pot when the fuel started feeding into the pot the unit should be burning fine and an adjustment is most likely not needed b Advance the heat setting to 2 and let the Stove burn at this setting for 1 2 an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced Most likely the unit will be burning fine at this point c Advance the heat setting to 3 and let the Stove burn at this setting for 1 2 an hour Check the burn pot to see if it is balanced Remember Look at the coals in the pot not at what the flame looks like Most likely the damper will not need to be adjusted d Advance the heat setting to 4 and let the Stove burn at this
41. ffectively 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 the stove see figure 18 on the following page Element MF Stove 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 LI 0 u Figure 19 back FUSE NOTE Installers must determine a neutral location of where to mount thermostat for accurate room temperature measurements Element MF Stove 24 Element MF 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 good condition The auger will be prevented from operating by a hopper lid switch Close lid immediately after filline 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 MF for the first time When burning corn whea
42. g the Auger Tube when it is empty After the hopper has run out of fuel This button is also used to make small Element MF Stove 30 adjustments to the combustion air and the feed rates as part of the Fine Tuning process of the control board 3 The Heat Level button changes 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 stav in memorv The LED lights indicate the level of adjustment The factorv setting is the center LED light This gives two 25 second adjustments up and two 25 second adjustments down 5 The 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 and the factorv 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 approximatelv 2 5 volts up or down from the factorv setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new set
43. h 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 plugged 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 MF Stove 25 ELEMENT MF APPROVED FUELS SHELLED CORN Shelled corn must be 15 or less moisture content The keys to satisfactorv performance are proper operation of the stove diligent maintenance and burning only dry clean quality corn Corn dust must be screened prior to using NOTE Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened bv 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 caused 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 stove is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality corn incorrect opera
44. hecked 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 MF 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 MF being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Multi Fuel 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 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE WHEN 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 OTHER DAMAGES ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER IN EXCESS OF THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT ALL WARRANTIES BY MANUFACTURER ARE SET FORTH HE
45. i C 50 Troubleshooting amp Frequently Asked Questions 51 55 Parts Breakdown Multi Fuel Pot amp Common patts 56 63 ri e 64 Flement ME 65 Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support stcroixstoves com WEB ADDRESS www stcroixstoves com Element MF Stove 3 Save This Installation amp Operations Manual GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY NOTICE The Element MHF 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 Element MF s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and 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 PERMIT AND INFORMATION ON ANY LOCAL INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS AND INSPECTION REQU
46. ill overload and the fire goes out This is where some manufacturers use the stirring mechanism to break up the clump of corn wheat or rve to maintain proper airflow and others use large burn pots to handle this problem Smaller burn pots are better The truth is neither is needed The St Croix burn svstem allows the corn wheat rve or Distillers Grain Pellets to be burned efficiently and completely in a relatively small burn pot Very little residue ends up in the ash pan When burning Pellets the Element MF ash will build up in a similar manner as the clinker does when burning corn wheat or rye The pot is maintained the same way as described in the following section covering the removal of the clinker The time it takes the pot to fill up with ash depends on the quality of the pellets and on the quantity of pellets burned The interval of dumping the ash is directly related to the rate of burn A unit running on a thermostat cycling at a moderate rate will generally last approximately 24 36 hours However if the unit is running continuously on the highest setting the Ash will need dumping every 15 to 18 hours It is the responsibility of the Owner User of the Stove to determine the frequency of dumping the Ash based on the rate of burn and the quality of pellets ash content Element MF Stove 40 Clinker Ash Removal Element MF with the Multi Fuel Pot Once a clinker ash has formed in the burn pot it must be removed or the unit
47. lts with each adjustment Figure 34 Element MF Stove 54 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 with a different Cvcle time The Control board has been factorv set to the default Program for vour Model When reprogramming the control board vou will see LED light flash as shown in the figure to the right The LED lights flash in the following manner Program 1 11 5 second cycle time The LED s flash once This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits or Distiller Grain Pellets When using this program with Wheat or Rye the ON Times may need to be decreased See point 10 on page 54 This program is not for use with the Element P Program 2 13 0 second cycle time The LED s flash twice This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits or Distiller Grain Pellets This program is not for use with the Element P Program 3 11 5 second cycle time The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Pellets amp Cherry Pits This program does have Self Ignition and is used in units that have the Versa Grate System amp Igniter installed This program is not for use with the Element MF Program 4 10 0 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program is for use with Cherry Pits only This program does have Self Ignition and is used in units that have
48. nt may be needed or the Multi Fuel Stove has become plugged and needs a thorough cleaning Call Dealer for assistance To pull the tube scraper back and forth use the Rod Handle tool that comes with your stove Use a dry paper towel to clean the glass Quickly open the door and wipe the glass The rate of burn will determine how often the window needs cleaning Prolonged burning at a slow burn rate will result in the need for more frequent window cleaning Periodically shut the Stove down and wipe the window with a cloth or paper towel and glass cleaner This will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the unit is cold CAUTION Do not slam the door Do not operate the Multi Fuel Stove with a broken or cracked glass Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supplied by the manufacturer There are 2 things to keep an eye on during the cleaning process 1 If the ash pan door or door were left open for more than 60 seconds the Stove will go into safety shutdown You will notice that the Multi Fuel Stove quits augering fuel into the burn pot Toggle the On Off switch off and back on This will reset the board You will need to use the auger feed button to manually feed fuel into the pot for a couple of minutes until the program resumes If the Element MF has been running for an extended period of time on 5 setting the clinker will sometimes s
49. 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 anv obstruction in between Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easilv 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 Mever 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 vou access to the Reflector and the viewing lens on the left side of the stove Occasional cleaning of the lens will be needed The lens easilv slides out of the bracket for cleaning The Reflector mav also be cleaned bv gentiv wiping the reflector with a soft cloth 9 Hopper Lid Switch The hopper lid switch will shut off the auger motor when the hopper lid is open Be sure the lid closes completelv 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 Safetv sensors This mav cause the unit to go out and flash a Diagnostic Code In some cases after waiting approximatelv 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 exces
50. on to adjust the Combustion Fan voltage down can also be used Thermostat Control amp Pilot Settings The Element MF may be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature A stove burning Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Cherry Pits or Pellets will be a little slower in reacting to a thermostat than the typical 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 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 31 for adjusting the feed rates on the low setting 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 MF is operating after a change is made and adjust the damper or Combustion Fan voltage if needed If you experience problems adjusting the Element MF during the Break In Period contact your dealer Element MF Stove 39 ELEMENT MF MAINTENANCE NOTE WHEN YOU FIRST OPERATE YOUR MULTI FUEL STOVE CHECK TO DETERMINE THE NEEDED CLEANING FREQUENCY THE ELEMENT REQUIRES A MINIMUM AMOUNT O
51. peration 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 MF is running CAUTION The Coal Rake must be pulled out and the Slide Out Bottom pushed in to operate the Element MF See Figure 25 on page 42 Changing the program on the Control Board 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 Element MF Stove 28 1 Program 1 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds This program will be the Default program when the Element MF is first plugged in This program does not offer self ignition This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat and Rye Cherry Pits amp Distillers Grain Pellets See figure 20 below 2 Program
52. r the inner back of the stove and slide towards the front of the stove The baffle will slide out of the kevhole 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 qualitv of the fuel Fuel with low ash content is recommended Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Stove to become plugged with fly ash 5 Exhaust System See Figure 28 and 29 for information on cleaning fly ash that collects in the vent svstem Periodic cleaning of the exhaust svstem is required Under certain conditions chimnevs may plug up rapidly Dirtv High Moisture content Fuel and poor installations require more frequent chimnev 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 frequencv of cleaning bv checking the amount of ash that accumulates in the elbows or tee s of the exhaust svstem Ask the dealer for suggested frequencv of cleaning equipment needed and procedures for cleaning Check the Exhaust svstem at least once everv two months during the heating season See Page 25 Preventing Chimney Fires 6 Gaskets Periodicallv inspect the condition of the Rope Gasket around the door window and ash door Replace as neede
53. re 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 safetv shutdown the LED will start blinking Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information 3 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 A 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 Maintenance 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 MF Stove 33 St Croix SmartScan Maintenance System Pre emptive 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 Gaske
54. ring Dailv Periodic and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual COMBUSTION AIR 1 Under certain conditions it Is recommended that the Element MF be connected to an outside source of combustion air to improve performance Flexible metal hose or rigid metal pipe conduit must be connected around NOT INSIDE the combustion air inlet tube Be careful not to pinch or bend the outside atr 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 WARNING USE THE AIR INTAKE DAMPER FOR ADJUSTING COMBUSTION INLET AIR ONLY OTHER METHODS OF RESTRICTING OR COMBUSTION BLOCKING AIR DAMPER COMBUSTION INLET AIR ARESTRICTLY PIT ED PROHIBITED AIR TUBE SLOT OUTSIDE AIR TUBE FOR ADJUSTMENT SCREW APPLY RTV SILICONE BETWEEN TUBES Figure 16 2 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 3 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 4 Terminate the outside air pipe below the exhaust vent outlet 5 Anopen mesh screen should be placed over the outside air pipe opening to prevent birds or rodents from nesting in the opening Us
55. sive 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 Stove 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 Furnace Element MF Stove 35 Combustion Air Damper mn DAMPER CONTROL Do not neglect to adjust the Combustion Air damper during the break in period of your new Stove See Figure 23 to the left Your Element MF Stove 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 damper will most likely only need a small adjustment during the break in period To know if the damper needs adjusting you must observe how Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Cherry Pits or Pellets burn in the Multi Fuel Burn System Figure 23 The damper on your Element MF has been preset at the factory using a setscrew This is the starting point for adjusting the damper Once the Element MF has been lit for the first time the damper will need to be adjusted Th
56. st 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 MF will become HOT while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away from all hot surfaces WARNING Direct contact with the firebox during operation may cause skin burns Element MF Stove 27 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 Multi Fuel Stove as a by product of combustion All exhaust vent connections must be sealed with RTV silicone to assure a gas tight seal Any leaks into a confined area caused by faulty installation or improper operation of the Element MF could produce dizziness nausea and in extreme cases death 8 Under certain circumstances an outside source of combustion air mav be needed and is required on all mobile home installations If room air is used to supplv combustion air room air starvation operation of exhaust fans and icing of air vents can adverselv affect proper operation 9 Smoke detectors installed in the same general area as the Element MF mav 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 O
57. system if the Element MF is installed using horizontal venting only This prevents any smoke from entering vour home in the event of a power failure The batterv back up system must provide pure sine wave power to operate the unit Element MF Stove 9 VENTING APPROVED MATERIALS The Element MF requires a venting system approved for pellet or corn venting by a certified testing lab Approved pellet or corn venting materials 1 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 Energv Vent LTD James A Rvder Simpson Dura Vent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried bv manv local dealers In this manual approved venting will be referred to a PL vent or Single wall vent All single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS MULTI FUEL 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 Wo Flex pipe should be stainless steel 4 ply construction with a total thickness of approximately 07 inches Element MF Stove 10 TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPOR
58. t or rye care should be taken in how the venting system is installed To burn corn wheat or rye the moisture content should be 15 or less This is much higher than the moisture content of wood pellets and can result in condensation 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 Wheat Rye or Distillers Grain Pellets is detrimental to the venting system Only buy Venting Systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Element MF 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 brus
59. t removed the burnpot will overload and fuel will spill into the Ashpan 1 Continuous burning of the Multi Fuel Stove on the Low burn setting Pilot Drop the Clinker approximately every 40 hours This may vary depending on the quality of Fuel used 2 Continuous burning of the Multi Fuel Stove at the High burn setting 5 Drop the Clinker approximately every 18 hours This may vary depending on the quality of Fuel used The Daily Maintenance will mainly focus on 4 areas in the Element MF removing the clinkers from the ash pan if needed dropping the clinker from the burnpot cleaning the heat exchange tubes and cleaning the glass break down of this process consists of these steps POSITION OF COAL RAKE amp POT BOTTOM DURING NORMAL OPERATION ROD HANDLE PULL SLIDE END OF TOOL INTO SLOT PUSHED IN Figure 25 The Coal Rake amp the Slide Out bottom must be in the correct position for the unit to operate correctly The Coal Rake must be pulled out or the burn pot will overload Element MF Stove 42 1 Coal Rake The first step is to push the coal rake in and separate the coals from the clinker Once this is done open the door and add cup of pellets on top of the coals To push in the Coal rake use the Rod Handle tool that came with the unit See figure 25 and 26 STEP ONE COAL RAKE FS IS 4 PUSHED IN Figure 26 gt k POT BOTTOM 5 IS PUSHED IN
60. there is an obstruction in the auger system or if the auger set screw is 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 the 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 Opening the Side Doors gives you access to the lenses on both sides of the stove Carefully slide the lenses out of their brackets and clean with glass cleaner and slide back into the brackets Element MF Stove 52 Use Caution when touching the sensor It may knock the sensor out of alisnment When cleaning the sensor never use alcohol or
61. tick to the burn pot If that happens pull the coal rake back out Open the door and use a long screwdriver and give the clinker a couple nudges in the pot Make sure the burnpot bottom is closed when you do this or you will lose the coals with the clinker Then repeat the steps for dropping the clinker Remember The coal rake must be pulled out and the slide bottom pushed in during normal operation of the Element MF Remember The fire door and ash pan doors must be in the latched position during normal operation of the Element MF Element MF Stove 44 Periodic Maintenance CAUTION Periodic maintenance should only be done while the Stove is shut off and cold 1 Ashpan Emptv the ash pan when it appears full approximatelv once a week The frequencv of cleaning the ash pan will depend on the qualitv and amount of fuel being used Carefullv check to make sure the ash pan door is tightly closed after each opening 2 Burnpot and Slide Out Bottom Clean burn grate holes whenever needed Remove the Burnpot and use a small metal object Nail Drill Bit etc to clean out plugged holes See Figure 28 below MULTI FUEL BURN POT COAL RAKE SLIDE OUT BOTTOM SLIDE OUT BOTTOM COVER Figure 28 Burnpot amp Slide out Bottom Removal To remove the Burnpot from the Stove the Coal Rake must be pulled back so the pot will clear it Open the Firebox door of the Multi Fuel Stove and you will see 2
62. ting will stav in memorv from this point on Use these adjustments in conjunction with the damper 5 The 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 MF b T Stat Mode The Multi Fuel Stove is hooked to a Thermostat and when calling for heat the Element MF 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 The Stove never shuts off and provides constant heat c SmartStat Mode Do not use this setting with the Element MF This Thermostat mode may only be used with Pellets amp Cherry Pits in a unit with the Versa Grate System amp Igniter installed Lighting Your Stove Multi Fuel Burn Pot Program 1 amp 2 1 Make sure there is fuel in the hopper 2 Add one cup of Pellets to the burn pot Add a generous amount of starter gel to the pellets Do not try to start your stove with corn or other small grain Grain is difficult to start Element MF Stove 31 3 This next item is optional but it will give an immediate boost to the start up procedure Crumple up half of a newspaper page light the gel and toss the paper in the burn pot 4 Close the door and push the On Off button on the control board See figure 21 on page 30 5 Set the controls to Heat Level 1 6 Once the Proof of Fire switch locks in and the Power LED quits blinking
63. tion poor maintenance or incorrect installation PELLETS Contact your dealer for more information on PFI approved wood pellet fuel The Element MF comes equipped with a Multi Fuel burn pot installed that has Removable Side Shields The side shields can be removed to clean the pot This gives better access to clean the holes in the pot The shields lift up and are removed without needing tools The Element MF 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 DISTILLER S GRAIN PELLETS No Standard exists for Distillers Grain used as Fuel Inspect fuel before buying Distiller s Grain is a byproduct of producing Ethanol and has higher oil content than corn itself Due to this the stove may require more frequent cleaning Soot may rapidly form in the exhaust system if the air is not set properly Check the exhaust frequently when burning Distiller s Grain pellets Element MF Stove 26 WHEAT No Standard exists for Wheat used as Fuel Inspect fuel before buying Wheat is a small grain and burns in a similar manner as corn It forms a clinker in the burnpot that is tends to stick to the sides of the pot The Clinker may need to be pushed into the Ashpan using a long narrow screwdriver or a similar tool if it sticks while dropping the Clinker Since Whe
64. ts 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 be ACCESS THE REFLECTOR ACCESS SMARTSCAN SENSOR THROUGH THE LEFT DOOR HROUGH THE RIGHT DOOR MONITORS THE BURNPOT AREA REFLECTOR LENS SMARTSCAN SENSOR SMARTSCAN REFLECTOR SENSOR LENSE Figure 22 Element MF Stove 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 that the small Yellow LED is
65. will go out The St Croix Burn system is designed to remove the clinker ash without loosing the fire in the burn pot It is a 3 step system 1 The Coal Rake This is a fork shaped device that will allow the operator to shave the burning coals off the top of the clinker separating the 2 areas of the burn pot The burning fuel on top and the clinker on the bottom 2 The Slide Out Bottom This allows the bottom to be pulled out so the clinker can drop out of the bottom of the burn pot 3 The program on the control board To drop the clinker you set the board to the 1 setting for a couple of seconds and then return the setting to the desired level This starts a timed delay in the program allowing the clinker to be removed the coals to be dropped to the bottom of the pot and the Burn to become balanced again before the board resumes on the setting of your choice DURING NORMAL OPERATION THE COAL RAKE IS PULLED OUT AND THE SLIDE OUT BOTTOM ROD IS PUSHED IN SLIDE OUT COAL RAKE ROD BOTTOM ROD Figure 24 Also see figure 2 on page 7 Element MF Stove 41 Daily Maintenance Element MF with the Multi Fuel Pot Example Schedule for dropping Clinkers and Ash from burn pot This may be required more than once a day depending on the burn rate of the unit and the quality of Fuel used Check the Multi Fuel Stove frequently at first to establish a Schedule for cleaning the burnpot If Clinker Ash is no

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