Breckwell P4000 Stove User Manual
Contents
1. 12 Damper Controls 12 Opening Door 12 Room Air Fan 12 Re Starting a Warm Stove 13 If Stove Runs Out Of Pellets 13 Refueling Fa EPS PF SE ESE Shanta 13 Breckwell Maintenance Tool 13 Shutdown Procedure 13 Safety Features 7 oo STS eaei aeaa REET 13 Optional Thermostat2. 14 Thermostat Installation 14 Please Read This Operating Safety Precautions 15 MAINTENANCE essenennu20nonnun0nnunnnnen ennnen annene nnmnnn nennen nnana 16 Ash Removal 16 Ash Disposal 16 Vacuum Use ieeeaionansker eein astra eae eene eena e eaii ee e ea 16 QE le 17 1 0 lt 1 17 Chimney Cleaning 18 Recommended Maintenance Schedule 18 Removal amp Replacement of Broken Door Glass 18
3. 5 2105 16 6 Woe aa a ee na 5 Clearances ARR Rene ee ee ee 5 Combustion Air Supply 6 When Outside Air Is Not Used 6 Venting acis 6 P4000 Installation 7 Electrical Installation 10 Special Mobil Home Requirements 10 OPERATION mmommarnmnrnmnnmmmenmmnennenennensenennennennenenmnnenmnennnennnansnmaenmnennnenenns 11 Panel Controls 11 Proper Fuel 12 Pre Start Up Check 12 Building a Fire 12 The HotRod Automatic Fire Starter
4. A 90 DEGREE ELBHW MAY ALSH BE USED P4000 INSTALLATION Bree ADAPTER NOTE At altitudes above 3 000 feet we suggest the use of 4 diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more A HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL refer to Figure 6 NOTE See VENTING and follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Position stove adhering to clearances shown in Figures 1 amp 2 a 28 A 9 9 Locate terminations a not less than 3 feet above any forced air inlet located within 10 feet b not less than 4 feet below or horizontally from or one foot above any door window or gravity air inlet into any building c not less than two feet from an adjacent building and not less than 7 feet above grade when located adjacent to a public walkway Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester 2 Locate position of hole in wall directly behind stove exhaust vent refer to figure 4 3 Always maintain 3 clearance from combustible materials 4 Install L Vent wall thimble per L Vent manufacturer s instructions 5 Attach enough piping to penetrate and extend at least 6 beyond exterior walls An 8 foot vertical pipe run is suggested where possible to reduce the possibility of smoke spillage in the event of a loss of negative pressure 6 Attach cap and seal outside wall thimbles with non hardening waterproof mastic 7 Termination should not be located so that hot exhaust gas
5. 5 The control board is not sending power to the igniter Check the voltage going to the igniter during startup It should be a full current If the voltage is lower than full current check the wiring If the wiring checks out good the board is bad SMOKE SMELL COMING BACK INTO THE HOME Possible Causes Possible Remedies 1 There is a leak in the vent pipe system Inspect all vent pipe connections Make sure they are sealed with RTV silicone that has a temperature rating on 500 degree F or higher Also seal joints with UL 181 AP foil tape Also make sure the square to round adapter piece on the combustion blower has been properly sealed with the same RTV 2 The gasket on the combustion blower has gone bad Inspect both gaskets on the combustion blower to make sure they are in good shape CONVECTION BLOWER SHUTS OFF AND COMES BACK ON Possible Causes Possible Remedies 1 The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff Try lubricating the convection blower Put 1 2 drops of SAE 20 oil in each of the two oiling ports Also clean any dust off of the windings and fan blades If oiling the blower does not help the blower may be bad 2 Circuit board malfunction Test the current going to the convection blower If there is power being sent to the blower when it is shut off then the control board is fine If there is NOT power being s
6. lt SN H R Se eS NG D ae ne a KN a KS Ai Switch Tube High Temp Thermodisc Combustion Blower Convection Blower Combustion Blower Thermodisc MAINTENANCE CHIMNEY CLEANING a Creosote Formation When any wood is burned slowly 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 or a newly started fire or from a slow burning fire As a result creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire which may damage the chimney or even destroy the house Despite their high efficiency pellet stoves can accumulate creosote under certain conditions b Fly Ash This accumulates in the horizontal portion of an exhaust run Though noncombustible it may impede the normal exhaust flow It should therefore be periodically removed c Inspection and Removal The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected annually or per ton to determine if a creosote or fly ash build up has occurred If creosote has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire Inspect the system at the stove connection and at the chimney top Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker so it is important to check the chimney
7. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 19 Smoke Smell or Soot Build Up 24 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST cmmmnenmennenennsnnannnnnmnnanenensnonnansnmmenennennnnnnnsnnne 26 WARRANTY _ mmrnnnnannnnnn nnn 27 INSTALLATION 5 SPECIFICATIONS BACKWALL ADJACENT WALL Width 25 4 WITH oo it WITH Height 29 W o eee Depth 24 1 4 Weight 340 Ibs Flue size 3 or 4 Hopper Capacity Up to 40 lbs this can vary widely depending on pellet size length and diameter EPA status exempt Burn time 1 lb to 4 Ibs per hour BTU range 8 200 to 40 000 Approved installations mobile home alcove conventional PREPARATION FIGURE Factory packaging must be removed and some minor assembly 30 MAX work is required prior to installation Access to the rear of the stove is necessary NOTE Normally your dealer will perform these functions SIDE WALL ADJACENT WALL MINUM SIDEWALL CLEARANCES 34 MIN BACKWALL CLEARANCES WITH VERTICAL The Breckwell P4000 has been tested and listed for installation in 48 MIN ERTIGA residential mobile home and alcove applications FLOOR PROTECTION Freestanding installations minimum 27 4 wide by 33 14 deep The stove must be placed on a continuous grouted joint
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9. Make the burnpot is level and pushed all the way back in when it is reinstalled If the collar on the burnpot attached to the fresh air tube is not pushed back to meet the firebox wall the Hot Rod will not work properly VACUUM USE lf a vacuum is used to clean your unit we suggest using a vacuum designed for ashes We recommend LoveLess Ash Vac 1 800 568 3949 Ext 27 Some regular vacuums and shop vacs leak ash into the room Your vacuum or shop vac may have a special filter or bag available to eliminate this leakage Cc FIGURE 17 MAINTENANCE CLEANING a Heat Exchange Tubes Your Breckwell stove is designed with a built in heat exchange tube cleaner This should be used every two or three days to remove accumulated ash on the tubes which reduces heat transfer on the P4000 Insert the handle end with hole of the cleaning tool onto the cleaning rod refer to figure 15 The cleaner rod is located in the grill above the stove door Move the cleaner rod back and forth several times to clean the heat exchanger tubes Be sure to leave tube cleaner at the rear of the stove b Interior Chambers Four ash doors and two upper baffles in the firebox in the P4000 can be removed for periodic cleaning Figure 19 These doors allow access to the chamber surrounding the firebox NOTE When removing the upper baffles do not remove the screws just loosen them enough to allow th
10. WHITE lt o a lt or F O IT TT REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized Breckwell Pellet Stove Dealer to obtain any of these parts Never use substitute materials Use of non approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards Air Switch C E 201 Air Switch Hose C M 340 T Auger Motor C E 017 Breckwell Maintenance Tool A TOOL 96 Burnpot A S BURNPOT Circuit Board Control Panel C E 101 Combustion Blower A E 027 Convection Blower A E 033 Door Gasket C G 050 Door Glass C D 031 Exhaust Adapter 3 C M 050 Exhaust Adapter 4 A 4 VA Hot Rod Igniter C E IGN Thermodisc Proof of Fire C E 090 22C Thermodisc High Temp C E 090 21 Door Handle C D 050 Damper Knob C M 013 Window Clips Bottom Airwash C S 398 Window Clips Side C S 110 Window Gasket 6 1 C G 033 Remote Thermostat Acumen RF Optional AG RCN Ceramic Brick Panel Set A M BRICK22 Ceramic Log Set imitation Optional A M LOG k LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY Breckwell Hearth Products warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the Breckwell stove in its original installation is free from defects in material and workmanship from the original date of
11. shaft out of the stove After you have removed the shaft inspect it for bent flights burrs or broken welds Remove any foreign material that might have caused the jam Also check the auger tube for signs of damage such as burrs rough spots or grooves cut into the metal that could have caused a jam 7 The auger motor has failed Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to run the unit If the motor will turn the shaft is jammed on something If the motor will not turn the motor is bad 8 The Proof of Fire POF thermodisc has malfunctioned Temporarily bypass the POF thermodisc by disconnecting the two brown wires and connecting them with a short piece of wire Then plug the stove back in If the stove comes on and works you need to replace the POF thermodisc This is for testing only DO NOT LEAVE THE THERMODISC BYPASSED Your blowers will never shut off and if the fire went out the auger will continue to feed pellets until the hopper is empty if you leave the POF thermodisc bypassed 9 The high limit thermodisc has tripped or is defective Wait for the stove to cool for about 30 45 minutes It should now function normally If not use the owner s manual to locate the high limit thermodisk To test if the thermodisk is bad you can bypass it as described previously for the POF thermodisk 10 The fuse on the control board has blown Remove the control board If the fuse appears to be bad replace
12. 5 All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and or UL 181 AP foil tape For mobile home installations only 2 inside diameter pipe may be used for the first 5 feet of combustion air supply run From 5 to 10 feet use 2 inside diameter pipe No combustion air supply may exceed 10 feet Sources of Outside Combustion Air a In fireplaces e Chimney top e Ash clean out door b For freestanding installations e A hole in floor near stove rear terminating only ina ventilated crawl space A hole in the wall behind the stove WHEN OUTSIDE AIR IS NOT USED If outside air is not used it is important that combustion air is easily available to the air inlet A closeable outside air register can be used in tightly insulated homes In insert installations flashing vents should not be restricted The flashing should not necessarily seal the fireplace face VENTING The Breckwell P4000 is certified for use with listed TYPE L Vent 8 or 4 diameter in size The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent brand Class A chimney is not required Refer to the instructions provided by the vent manufacturer especially when passing through a wall ceiling or roof This is a pressurized exhaust system We suggest sealing all vent connector joints with 500 F 260 C RTV silicone sealant to ensure consistent performance and to avoid smoke spillage We also suggest that all horizontal
13. BRECKWELL Hearth Products THE VERMONT OWNER S MANUAL WARNING If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result For your safety follow the installation directions Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area 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 PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Ab ee Manufactured by Breckwell Hearth Products Eugene Oregon cu H BRECKWELL HEARTH PRODUCTS cy US Arlington Texas op noc net www breckwell com 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Pellet Burning Stove you are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient convenient way possible To achieve the safest most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove you must do three things 1 Install it properly 2 Operate it correctly and 3 Maintain it regularly The purpose of this manual is to help you do all three 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 Keep this manual handy for future refe
14. E START UP CHECK Remove burnpot making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are plugged Clean the firebox and then reinstall burnpot Clean door glass if necessary a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door Check fuel in the hopper and refill if necessary NOTE The P4000 hopper can hold up to 40 lbs of pellets BUILDING A FIRE Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel Use only the Breckwell approved burnpot During the start up period 1 DO NOT open the viewing door 2 DO NOT open the damper more than 3 DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand 4 DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets A dangerous condition could result NOTE During the first few fires your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to the metal Maintaining smaller fires will minimize this Avoid placing items on stovetop during this period because paint could be affected THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER a Fill hopper and clean burnpot b Press Power button Make sure light is on c Adjust damper to 1 to 3 4 open pushed in is closed This will vary depending on your installation and elevation Once fire is established adjust for desired flame increasing the amount the damper is open as the heat setting is increased See DAMPER CONTROL d Adjust feed r
15. INGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE PIPE ADAPTER CLEAN OUT TEE TYPE L es te aot 1 UA a a 1 I at 10 INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION This stove is provided with a 6 foot grounded electrical cord extending from the rear of the stove We recommend connecting to a good quality surge protector that is plugged into a standard three prong 120V 60hz electrical outlet Voltage variations can lead to serious performance problems The Breckwell electrical system is designed for 120V AC with no more than 5 variation Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for poor performance or damage due to inadequate voltage If connected to an older two prong outlet a separate ground wire should be run to a proper ground refer this to a qualified technician Always route the electrical cord so that it will not come in contact with any hot part of the stove SPECIAL MOBILE HOME REQUIREMENTS WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM For installation in a mobile home an outside source of combustion air must be used see COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY The P4000 must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding The P4000 must be securely fastened to the floor of the mobile home t
16. ITION COULD RESULT d WARNING DURING THE START UP CYCLE 1 DO NOT OPEN THE VIEWING DOOR 2 DO NOT OPEN THE DAMPER MORE THAN 3 3 DO NOT USE THE FUEL FEED BUTTON UNLESS PRIMING THE AUGER AFTER RUNNING OUT OF PELLETS A DANGEROUS CONDITION COULD RESULT e Pellets should be stored in a dry place The pellets should not be stored within 12 of the stove f DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ESPECIALLY GASOLINE IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR BRECKWELL STOVE NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH GASOLINE GASOLINE TYPE LANTERN FUEL KEROSENE CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR FRESHEN UP A FIRE IN THIS HEATER g WARNING DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS STOVE This may cause serious damage to your stove and void your warranty It also may create a fire hazard in your home IF ANY EXTERNAL PART OF THE UNIT BEGINS TO GLOW YOU ARE OVERFIRING Immediately press the POWER switch on the control panel h KEEP ALL LOOSE OR MOVEABLE HOUSEHOLD COMBUSTIBLES SUCH AS FURNITURE DRAPES TOYS ETC AT LEAST THREE FEET FROM THE OPERATING STOVE i Maintain proper ventilation It is important that adequate oxygen be supplied to the fire for the combustion process Modern houses are often so well insulated that it may become necessary to open a window slightly or install an outside air vent to provide sufficient combustion air j Since heating with a solid fuel is potentially hazardous even with a well made and thoroughly tested stov
17. OD FUEL ONLY Factory approved pellets are those 14 or 5 16 in diameter and not over 1 long Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights which prevents proper pellet feed Burning wood in forms other than pellets is not permitted It will violate the building codes for which the stove has been approved and will void all warranties The design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the fire at a carefully prescribed rate Any additional fuel introduced by hand will not increase heat output but may seriously impair the stoves performance by generating considerable smoke Do not burn wet pellets The stove s performance depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics a Excess Fines Fines is a term describing crushed pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand Pellets can be screened before being placed in hopper to remove most fines b Binders Some pellets are produced with materials to hold them together or bind them c High ash content Poor quality pellets will often create smoke and dirty glass They will create a need for more frequent maintenance You will have to empty the burnpot plus vacuum the entire system more often Poor quality pellets could damage the auger Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets Your dealer can recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area PR
18. When the Fuel Feed button is pushed and held down the stove will feed pellets continuously into the burnpot While the stove s auger system is feeding pellets the amber light in the Fuel Feed box will be on See figure 12 CAUTION DO NOT USE THIS CONTROL DURING NORMAL OPERATION BECAUSE IT COULD SMOTHER THE FIRE AND LEAD TO A DANGEROUS SITUATION c HIGH FAN SWITCH e The room air fan speed varies directly with the feed rate The HIGH FAN switch overrides this variable speed function It will set the room air blower speed to high at any feed rate setting When the HIGH FAN button is pushed the room air fan will switch to its highest setting e When this button is pushed again the room air fan will return to its original setting based on the Feed Rate Advance setting d RESET TRIM Different size and quality pellet fuel may require adjustment of the 1 feed setting on the Feed Rate Advance bar graph This is usually a one time adjustment based on the fuel you are using The RESET TRIM button when adjusted will allow for 3 different feed rate settings for the 1 feed setting only To adjust simply push the RESET TRIM button while the stove is operating at setting 1 and watch the bar graph When the 1 and 3 lights are illuminated on the bar graph the low feed rate is at its lowest setting approx 0 9 pounds per hour When the 1 light is illuminated on the ba
19. art up period 1 DO NOT open the viewing door 2 DO NOT open the damper more than 3 4 3 DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand 4 DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button unless you are priming the auger after running out of pellets as a dangerous condition could result Do not unplug the stove if you suspect a malfunction Turn the stove off periodically inspect it and call your dealer Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area Notify your insurance company of this stove as well This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire The instructions must be strictly adhered to Do not use makeshift methods or compromise in the installation Your stove requires periodic maintenance and cleaning Failure to maintain your stove may lead to smoke spillage in your home This stove must be connected to a standard 120 V 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet Do not use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug Do not route the electrical cord underneath in front of or over the stove The exhaust system should be checked at a minimum at least twice a year for any build up of soot or creosote O 6660606 ANA 4 Never try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are given in this manual All other work should be done by a trained technician Do not throw this manua
20. ate to desired setting by pressing Feed Rate Advance button If fire doesn t start in 15 minutes press Power wait a few minutes and start procedure again DAMPER CONTROL The damper control rod on the stove s lower left side adjusts the combustion air This control is necessary due to the varied burn characteristics of individual installations different pellet brands and pellet feed rates It allows you to improve the efficiency of your stove Providing correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote inside your stove and chimney You should adjust the damper based on the fire s appearance A low reddish dirty fire can be improved by pulling the damper out slightly A blow torch fire can be improved by pushing the damper in a bit As a general rule on lower feed rate settings the damper should be in farther On higher feed rates the damper should be more open Through trial and error you will find the best setting Consult your dealer if you need help NOTE On 1 damper should be out approximately 1 to 34 If damper is out too far it can cause the fire to go out OPENING DOOR If the door is opened while the stove is in operation it must be closed within 30 seconds or the stove will shut down If the stove shuts down push the Power button to continue the operation of your stove ROOM AIR FAN When starting your stove the Roo
21. burrs or broken welds Remove any foreign material that might have caused the jam Also check the auger tube for signs of damage such as burrs rough spots or grooves cut into the metal that could have caused a jam 5 Loose wire or connector Check all wires and connectors that connector to the auger motor high limit switch and the Molex connector 6 Bad control board If the fuse is good the wires and connectors check out good and the high limit switch did not trip test for power going to the auger motor If there is not a full current going to the auger motor when the fuel feed light is on you have a bad control board TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE GLASS SOOT S UP AT A VERY FAST RATE FLAME IS LAZY DARK AND HAS BLACK TIPS AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes Possible Remedies Stove or vent pipe is dirty which restricts airflow through the burnpot Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the owner s manual 2 Vent pipe installed improperly Check to make sure the vent pipe has been installed according to the criteria in the owner s manual 3 Air damper is set too far in closed for a higher setting Pull the damper knob farther out away from the side of the stove and try to burn the unit again 4 Burnpot holes are blocked Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it 5 Air damper is broken Vi
22. connector joints be sealed with UL 181 AP foil tape FOLLOW L VENT CHIMNEY MANUFACTURER S INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER Gor D VENTILATED CRAWL SPACE FIGURE 5 INSTALLATION Equivalent Vent Length EVL The longer the run of pipe in your installation both with inserts and VERTICAL RODF VENT freestandings the more restriction there is in the system Therefore larger diameter pipe should be used SS ENNE LE e Use 4 pipe if you have more than 15 feet of equivalent vent SS length SS e It is recommended that vertical runs be a minimum of 8 feet WALL STRAP SEE VENT MANUFACTURER FOR NUMBER AND SPACING e Horizontal runs shall not exceed 10 feet of EVL e To calculate EVL use the following conversions WALL U oa e el rT x ivalent f THIMBLE 90 elbow o 5 equivalent feet EET IDEN ROA NES 45 elbow 3 equivalent feet TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE SURF ACE Horizontal Pipe Run 1 equivalent foot per actual foot Vertical Pipe Run 0 5 equivalent foot per actual foot CLEANHUT TEE
23. ctions in CLEANING c Scrape ashes from burnpot SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your Breckwell stove off is a matter of pressing the Power control panel switch The red light will go out The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level SAFETY FEATURES a Your stove is equipped with a high temperature thermodisc This safety switch has two functions 1 To recognize an overheat situation in the stove and shut down the fuel feed or auger system 2 Incase of a malfunctioning convection blower the high temperature thermodisc will automatically shut down the auger preventing the stove from overheating NOTE The thermodisc will reset itself once the stove has cooled The manufacturer recommends that you call your dealer if this occurs as this may indicate a more serious problem A service call may be required b If the combustion blower fails an air pressure switch will automatically shut down the auger NOTE Opening the stove door for more than 30 seconds during operation will cause enough pressure change to activate the air switch shutting the fuel feed off Close the door and press On Off button to continue operation of your stove 14 THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically A millivolt thermostat is required A fixed wall mount or Breckwell s hand held model can be used Th
24. de air pipe as shown in Figure 9 4 Attach the L Vent adapter a section of pipe and clean out tee making sure the clean out tee is centered in the chimney flue area 5 Position the stove adhering to the clearances in Figures 1 amp 2 6 Measure and build chimney top plate Cut out holes for chimney pipe and if used the outside air pipe Install and seal with non hardening mastic to prevent water leakage Install vent cap E INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY NOTE See VENTING and follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Position the stove adhering to the clearances in Figures 1 amp 2 Mark the center of the hole where the pipe is to pierce the masonry chimney 2 It will be necessary to break out the masonry around the location of the pipe center mark Use a 4 inch diameter hole for 3 inch pipe and 5 inch diameter hole for 4 inch pipe 3 Measure and build chimney top plate Cut out holes for chimney pipe and if used the outside air pipe 4 Install the tee on the bottom of the vertical pipe system and lower it down the chimney until the center branch of the tee is level with the center of the hole in the masonry as shown in Figure 10 5 Install and seal the top plate from step 3 with non hardening mastic Slip the storm collar over the pipe and while holding the pipe at the proper elevation affix the collar with a minimum of three 1 stainless steel sheet metal screws Sea
25. e it would be wise to install strategically placed smoke detectors and have a fire extinguisher in a convenient location near an exit k Do not open stove door when operating unless necessary This will create a dirty inefficient burn and could allow smoke spillage or sparks to escape Do not permit operation by young children or those unfamiliar with stove s operation m Do not service or clean this appliance without disconnecting the power cord n Do not abuse the door glass by striking slamming or similar trauma Do not operate the stove with the glass removed cracked or broken o Ifthe stove is installed in a room without air conditioning or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit it is possible this can cause the temperature of the stove to rise to operational levels one of the sensors could then make the stove start on its own It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in use for extended amounts of time i e during the summer months 16 MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED CAN RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY HAZARDS NEVER CLEAN WHEN HOT NOTE Inspect burn pot periodically to see that holes have not become plugged if so clean thoroughly ASH REMOVAL Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container or ashes should be placed on a noncombustible surface or on the ground well away from all combustible mate
26. e If the stove is being burned on one of the two lower settings advance to the next trim setting and try burning the stove TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HIGH LIMIT SWITCH KEEPS TRIPPING Possible Causes 1 The convection blower is overheating and tripping the internal temperature shutoff Possible Remedies Clean any dust off of the windings and fan blades If cleaning the blower does not help the blower may be bad 2 The stove is being left on the highest setting for extended periods of time The highest heat level setting is designed for use over short periods of time Burning the stove on the highest setting for longer than 1 2 hours could lead to potential overheating situations 3 Fuel other than wood pellets is being burned in the stove Breckwell pellet stoves are designed and tested to use wood pellets While it is possible to burn a corn mixture corn mixed in with wood pellets in the stove it is not recommended to burn above the number 3 heat level Check for signs of fuel other than wood pellets If there are signs of corn being used find out what mixed was being used and what setting No other types of fuel have been approved for Breckwell pellet stoves If there are signs of other types of fuel being used advise the consumer to stop using them immediately 4 Power surge or brown out situation A power surge spike or voltage drop could cause the high limit switch to trip Check to
27. e baffles to be removed Periodically you must vacuum ashes from this chamber In some cases you will need to remove creosote which can accumulate rapidly under certain conditions A small wire brush can be used It is important to remove this creosote because it is highly combustible INSPECT BEHIND THESE CLEANING PLATES AT LEAST ONCE PER TON OF PELLETS BURNED UNTIL YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH HOW ASHES AND CREOSOTE ACCUMULATE WITH YOUR OPERATING PRACTICES Use the small wire brush to also clean the inside of the chamber walls above the access doors BLOWERS DANGER RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE SERVICING UNIT Cleaning Over a period of time ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and convection blower Periodically the blowers should be vacuumed clean as these ashes can impede performance Creosote can also accumulate in the combustion blower This needs to be brushed clean The convection blower is accessed by removing the stove s left side panel The combustion blower can be accessed by removing the stove s right side panel The convection blower is on the left facing stove and the combustion blower is on the right NOTE When cleaning be careful not to dislodge balancing clip on convection blower or to bend fan blades Some stove owners lightly spray an anti creosote chemical on the fire to help reduce creosote formation within the stove Baffle Plates SON RS Ds FT
28. e control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode NOTE YOUR THERMOSTAT SHOULD BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER OR SERVICE PERSON THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION A MILLIVOLT THERMOSTAT IS REQUIRED Unplug stove from power outlet Remove control board from stove The two thermostat wires connect to the terminal block on the lower left side of the back of the control board See figure 14 Insert the wires in the terminal side and tighten the two screws MODES TO SWITCH BETWEEN ANY OF THE THREE MODES THE STOVE MUST BE SHUT OFF THE NEW MODE SELECTED AND THE STOVE RESTARTED MANUAL MODE In this mode the stove will operate only from the control panel as detailed in the AMEN section of this owner s manual HIGH LOW THERMOSTAT MODE e When engaged in this mode the stove will automatically switch between two settings When warm enough it will switch to the 1 or low setting The room air blower will also slow to its lowest speed e The Heat Level Advance setting on the bar graph will stay where it was initially set When the house cools below the thermostat setting the stove will switch to the feed rate of the heat level advance setting ON OFF THERMOSTAT MODE In this mode when the home is warm enough the stove will shut off The fans will continue to run until the stove cools e When the home cools below the thermostat setting the stove will automatically restart and run at the las
29. e stove and the air switch first and make sure it is clear If you hear a click the air switch is working BE CAREFUL TOO MUCH VACUUM CAN DAMAGE THE AIR SWITCH TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE 3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes Possible Remedies Unplug stove first when possible 1 The hopper is out of pellets Refill the hopper 2 The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting If burning on the low setting you may need to close the damper all the way push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove 8 The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear of the firebox Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touching the rear wall of the firebox 4 The burnpot holes are blocked Remove the burnpot and thoroughly clean it 5 The air inlet the interior chambers or exhaust system has a partial blockage 6 The auger shaft is jammed Follow all cleaning procedures in the maintenance section of the owners manual Start by emptying the hopper Then remove the auger motor by removing the auger pin Remove the auger shaft inspection plate in the hopper so that you can see the auger shaft Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing Next remove the two nuts that hold the top auger biscuit in Then rotate the bottom end of the auger shaft up towards you until you can lift the
30. ell Dealer Provide your name address phone number serial number and model number of the stove date of lt x purchase name and address of installer and as much information as possible about the nature of the X problem gt lt x amp If the dealer must examine the Breckwell stove at the consumer s residence a reasonable service call x charge may be incurred and is the responsibility of the consumer If the unit must be transported x those charges will be the consumer s responsibility Breckwell s sole responsibility is to repair or replace the defective part as stated herein Breckwell will not be liable for consequential or indirect amp damages to property or persons resulting from use of this product No other express warranty is s given and no affirmation of Breckwell or its agents by work or action shall constitute a warranty S All disputes relating to this warranty shall be tried before the courts of Oregon Venue in any litigation L arising hereunder shall be in the Circuit Court of the state of Oregon for the County of Lane gt Warranty limitations may not apply in your area This warranty gives you specific legal rights You x may also have other rights which vary from state to state gt lt x Purchased from S Date Purchased X gt x Model sp wv lt Serial Number Q gt x Installed by lt gt lt gt lt gt 5 05 gt PLEASE
31. ent to the blower when it shuts off during operation then you have a bad control board TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes 1 Fuse on control board blew Possible Remedies Remove the control board If the fuse appears to be bad replace it with a 5 Amp 250 Volt fuse Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit 2 High limit switch has tripped or is defective Wait for the stove to cool for about 30 45 minutes It should now function normally If not use the owner s manual to locate the high limit thermodisk To test if the thermodisk is bad you can bypass it as described previously for the POF thermodisk 3 Bad auger motor Remove the auger motor from the auger shaft and try to run the unit If the motor will turn the shaft is jammed on something If the motor will not turn the motor is bad 4 Auger jam Start by emptying the hopper Then remove the auger motor by removing the auger pin Remove the auger shaft inspection plate in the hopper so that you can see the auger shaft Gently lift the auger shaft straight up so that the end of the auger shaft comes up out of the bottom auger bushing Next remove the two nuts that hold the top auger biscuit in Then rotate the bottom end of the auger shaft up towards you until you can lift the shaft out of the stove After you have removed the shaft inspect it for bent flights
32. entually cut off the combustion air supply Commercial and industrial installations of Breckwell Pellet Stoves should not be used since operational control is often not well managed in these settings IMPORTANT INFORMATION MAIL YOUR WARRANTY CARD TODAY To receive full warranty coverage you will Model __ P4000 need to show evidence of the date you Style purchased your stove We suggest that Serial Number you attach your sales invoice to this page Purchase Date and fill in the form on the left so that you Purchased From will have all the information you need in one place should the need for service or information occur KKK CO QSSGS SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it Turn it off monitor it and call your dealer Never use gasoline gasoline type lantern fuel kerosene charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this stove Keep all such liquids well away from the stove while in use Never block free airflow through the open vents of the stove Keep foreign objects out of the hopper The stove will not operate during a power outage lf an outage does occur check the stove for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance or repairs on the stove NOTE Turning the stove off does not disconnect all power from the stove During the st
33. es can ignite trees shrubs or grasses or be a hazard to children Exhaust gases can reach temperatures of 500 F and cause serious burns if touched INSTALLATION B VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM Refer to Figure 7 12 MININUM CLEARANCE TO ROOF NOTE See VENTING and follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s De A ROOF VENT instructions ATTIC INSULATION SHIELD OPTION To achieve a center vertical installation a 45 elbow and a clean out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove OPTION Install L Vent elbow in place of clean out tee Locate 3 MINIMUM ae CLEARANCE TH pa stove Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet mark point on ceiling COMBUSTIBLES Install ceiling support and L Vent pipe per L Vent manufacturers instructions 1 Always maintain 3 clearance from combustible materials Non When passing through additional floors or ceilings always wa CA AE an install firestop spacer 2 After lining up for hole in roof cut either around or square hole in roof always 3 larger all the way around pipe Install upper edge and sides of flashing under roofing materials nail to the roof along upper edge Do not nail lower edge Seal nail heads with non hardening waterproof mastic 3 Apply non harde
34. from the top as well as from the bottom The creosote should be removed with a brush specifically designed for the type of chimney in use A qualified chimney sweep can perform this service It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected cleaned and if necessary repaired To clean the chimney detach the vent at the combustion blower transition where it is attached to the blower RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Use this as a guide under average use conditions Daily Weekly Annually or per Ton Burn Pot Stirred Emptied Glass Wiped Cleaned Combustion Chamber Brushed Ashes Emptied Interior Chambers Vacuumed Heat Exchange Tubes Two passes Combustion Blower Blades Vacuumed Brushed Convection Blower Impeller Vacuumed Brushed Vent System Cleaned Gaskets Inspected Hopper end of season Emptied and vacuumed Gasket around door and door glass should be inspected and repaired or replaced when necessary See REPLACEMENT PARTS REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF BROKEN DOOR GLASS While wearing leather gloves or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe Dispose of all broken glass properly Return the damaged door to your Breckwell Dealer for repair or replacement Neither the appliance owner nor any other unauthorized person s should replace the door glass An a
35. hes must be disposed in a metal container with a tight lid and placed on a no combustible surface well away from the home structure This stove is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel only Any other type of fuel burned in this heater will void the warranty and safety listing When installed in a mobile home the stove must be bolted to the floor have outside air and NOT BE INSTALLED IN A BEDROOM Per H U D requirements Check with local building officials Breckwell Hearth Products grants no warranty implied or stated for the installation or maintenance of your stove and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage s 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS m 3 SPECIFICATIONS 5 INSTALLATION m m m
36. hrough the threaded holes in the bottom of the stoves rear legs using 2 4 20 lag bolts that are long enough to go through both a hearth pad if used and the floor of the home See figure 11 Refer to VENTING for proper exhaust configurations CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR WALL AND CEILING ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED Q Fr BOLT HOLES ae FIGURE 11 OPERATION PANELICONTROLS See Figure 12 The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left hand side of the P4000 The control panel functions are as follows a ON OFF SWITCH e When pushed the stove will automatically ignite No other firestarter is necessary The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes depending on when Proof of Fire is reached The fire should start in about 5 minutes e The green light located above the On Off button in the On Off box will flash during the ignition start up period See figure 12 The Feed Rate Advance is inoperable during the ignition start period When the red light continuously stays on the Feed Rate Advance can be adjusted to achieve the desired heat output NOTE If the stove has been shut off and you want to re start it while it is still warm the on off button must be held down for 2 seconds b FUEL FEED SWITCH
37. it with a 5 Amp 250 Volt fuse Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit 11 The control board is not sending power to the POF thermodisc or other auger system components There should be a 5 volt approximately current going to the POF thermodisc after the stove has been on for 10 minutes TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes Possible Remedies 1 Air damper open too far for ignition Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup In some situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place After there is a flame the damper can then be adjusted for the desired feed setting 2 Blockage in igniter tube or inlet for igniter tube Find the igniter housing on the backside of the firewall The air intake hole is a small hole located on bottom side of the housing Make sure it is clear Also look from the front of the stove to make sure there is not any debris around the igniter element inside of the igniter housing 3 The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear of the firebox Make sure that the air intake collar on the burnpot is touching the rear wall of the firebox 4 Bad igniter element Put power directly to the igniter element Watch the tip of the igniter from the front of the stove After about 2 minutes the tip should glow If it does not the element is bad
38. l all joints and seams around the collar 6 Connect the horizontal pipe by pushing it through the hole in the masonry and lining it up with the branch in the tee Push the pipe into the tee while twisting it to lock it into the tee 7 If desired once the horizontal pipe is in place the space between the pipe and masonry may be filled with high temperature grout 8 Install the trim collar An adjustable pipe length and adapter may be needed to finish the connection to the stove 3 NOTE FOLLOW METAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TOP PLATE 6 SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP WITH NON HARDENING MASTIC EXTENTION TO CHIMNEY TOP REQUIRED 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE WALL PIPE OR FLEX PIPE BLANKING PLATE SEAL WITH NON HARDENING MASTIC 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL FLEX PIPE OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR CLEAN OUT TEE TYPE L HEARTH NOTE FOLLOW METAL CHIMNEY INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OPTIONAL OUTSIDE AIR TRIM COLLAR FIGURE 9 TOP PLATE SEAL TO CHIMNEY TOP WITH NON HARDENING MASTIC EXTENSION TO CHIMNEY TOP REQUIRED L VENT OR OPTIONAL 3 OR 4 INCH STAINLESS STEEL M S
39. l away This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time Always follow the instructions in this manual Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the stove The viewing door must be closed and latched during operation Do not operate the stove if the flame becomes dark and sooty or if the burnpot overfills with pellets Turn the stove off periodically inspect it and call your dealer Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns Educate all children of the danger of a high temperature stove Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the stove If the stove is installed in a room without air conditioning or in an area where direct sunlight can shine on the unit it is possible this can cause the temperature of the stove to rise to operational levels one of the sensors could then make the stove start on its own It is recommended that the stove be unplugged when not in use for extended amounts of time i e during the summer months This is a pressurized exhaust system We suggest sealing all vent connector joints with 500 F 260 C RTV silicone sealant to ensure consistent performance and to avoid smoke spillage We also suggest that all horizontal connector joints be sealed with UL 181 AP foil tape Allow the stove to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning As
40. m Air Fan will not come on until the stove s heat exchanger warms up This usually takes about 10 minutes from start up OPERATION RE STARTING A WARM STOVE If the stove has been shut off and you want to re start it while it is still warm the on off button must be held down for 2 seconds IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until the stove cools This will take 30 to 45 minutes After the stove components stop running the Power and the BAR GRAPH lights stay on for 10 minutes After the 10 minutes the 3 light on the bar graph will flash and the Power light will go off To restart refill hopper press Power button and then press Fuel Feed button until pellets begin to fall into burnpot REFUELING We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below 4 full KEEP HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN REFILLING DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER BRECKWELL MAINTENANCE TOOL A tool has been provided to help with the following functions FIGURE 13 a Stirring pellets in hopper unlike liquids in a tank pellets do not drain evenly into the auger Bridging across the opening can occur Pellets can hang up on the sides of the hopper Occasionally stirring the hopper can help NOTE To help prevent bridging of pellets common wax paper can be rubbed on the sidewalls and bottom of the hopper b Cleaning heat exchanger tubes see instru
41. ning waterproof mastic where the storm collar will meet the vent and flashing Slide storm collar down until it sits on the flashing Seal and install cap Mobile home installations must use a spark arrester FIGURE 7 C VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM Adapters are available to adapt from 3 L Vent to 6 or 8 Class A i i EXISTING chimney Figure 8a CHIMNEY SYSTEM As an alternative 3 or 4 L Vent can be run inside existing chimney to termination Figure 8b This is the preferred method Follow guidelines for equivalent vent length i T maa IN PELLET VENT UNIVERSAL ADAPTER CSPV CAD FIGURE 8a EXISTING CHIMNEY SYSTEM PELLET M NOTE VENT THIS METHOD IS PREFERRED FIGURE 8b INSTALLATION D VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE NOTE See VENTING and follow L Vent chimney manufacturer s instructions 1 Have the masonry chimney inspected by a qualified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition 2 You will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height from the hearth If outside combustion air is to be used you will need a pipe length equal to the chimney height plus 18 inches 3 Install a blanking plate and the chimney pipe and if used the outsi
42. or the ashes to fall through under the burnpot make sure the slider plate is in place to seal off the firebox floor 4 Vent pipe is incorrectly installed Check to make sure vent pipe installation meets criteria in owner s manual 5 The airflow switch wire connections are bad Check the connectors that attach the gray wires to the air switch 6 The gray wires are pulled loose at the Molex connector on the wiring harness Check to see if the gray wires are loose at the Molex connector 7 Combustion blower failure With the stove on check to see if the combustion blower is running If it is not you will need to check for power going to the combustion blower It should be a full current If there is power the blower is bad If there is not see 8 8 Control board not sending power to combustion blower If there is no current going to the combustion blower check all wire connections If all wires are properly connected you have a bad control board 9 Control board not sending power to air switch There should be a 5 volt current approximately going to the air switch after the stove has been on for 30 seconds 10 Air switch has failed very rare To test the air switch you will need to disconnect the air hose from the body of the stove With the other end still attached to the air switch very gently suck on the loose end of the hose you may want to remove the hose entirely off th
43. purchase as follows Steel fabricated components excluding burnpot inserts are covered for five years Glass and burnpot inserts are warranted for one year only for thermal damage Electrical components which include the digital control board auger motor combustion and convection blowers igniter and valves are covered for one year There is no warranty on gaskets or paint After expiration of the warranty period any components may be purchased at 30 discount off manufacturers suggested list price plus shipping and handling charges as long as the original consumer purchaser owns the product OOOO x lt x gt x lt x lt x re Sx x lt gt amp lt x x lt x lt x x x lt x lt This warranty covers defect in materials and workmanship in covered components provided this product has been properly installed and operated strictly in accordance with the instructions in this lt x owner s manual and any applicable local codes This warranty does not cover damage or breakage caused by improper maintenance handling misuse abuse overfiring disassembly unauthorized lt x SN lt x lt x XS eS lt x lt x XS a lt x lt x lt lt x lt x L lt x lt x gt x me ra cocco Oo cec 06 modification or other circumstances beyond Breckwell s control If warranty service is needed during the warranty period contact your Authorized Breckw
44. r graph the low feed rate is at its normal setting When the 1 amp 4 lights are illuminated on the bar graph the low feed rate is at its highest setting NOTE When the stove is set on 1 the reset trim values will be shown on the Feed Rate Advance bar graph For example if the Reset Trim is set to its lowest setting every time the stove is set to low the 1 and 3 lights will be illuminated on the bar graph e HEAT LEVEL ADVANCE This button when pushed will set the pellet feed rate hence the heat output of your stove The levels of heat output will incrementally change on the bar graph starting from level 1 to 4 NOTE When dropping more than 2 heat level settings i e 4 to 1 push the High Fan button and allow the room air fan to run at that setting for at least 5 minutes to prevent the stove from tripping the high temp thermodisk If the high temp thermodisk does trip see SAFETY FEATURES CAUTION THE 4 SETTING IS DESIGNED FOR TEMPORARY USE ONLY IF USED FOR EXTENDED PERIODS IT CAN SHORTEN THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF THE UNITS COMPONENTS AVOID USE AT THIS SETTING FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR AT A TIME On Off High Low Manual Co Reset Trim Fr wn A g Oo ga s E E DIAGNOSTICS Heat Level Advance gt BRECKWELL Hearth Products OPERATION PROPER FUEL THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WO
45. rence This stove has been independently tested to ASTM E1509 95 Standard Specification for Room Heaters Pellet Fuel Burning Type 1 UL 1482 1998 Standard for Solid Fuel Room Heaters Oregon Administrative Rules for Mobile Homes 814 23 900 through 814 23 909 and Installation as a Stove Heater This pellet stove when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 This appliance is designed specifically for use only with pelletized wood It is designed for residential installation according to current national and local building codes as a freestanding room heater It is also approved as a mobile home heater which is designed for connection to an outside combustion air source The stove will not operate using natural draft or without a power source for the blower systems and fuel feed system and must not be burned with any type of coal see PROPER FUEL This stove is designed to provide the optimum proportions of fuel and air to the fire in order to burn free of smoke and soot Any blockage of the air supply to or from the stove will seriously degrade its performance and will be evidenced by a smoking exhaust and a sooting window For best operation the ash content of the pellet fuel should be less than 1 and the calorific value approximately 8200 BTU LB Avoid high ash content fuels because this will rapidly fill up the burn pot and ev
46. rials pending final disposal If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled ASH DISPOSAL The P4000 has an ash bin located below the firebox To remove ashes a Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool b With the door closed clean heat exchanger tubes See CLEANING and Figure 15 c Open door and remove the optional imitation log set if in use Remove the burnpot s inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up see Figure 16 d Empty ashes from inner section into the ash bin through the opening in the bottom of the firebox Scrape inner section with cleaning tool Make sure holes are not plugged e Scrape ash in firebox into the ash bin through the opening in the bottom of the firebox or vacuum to remove ashes see Figure 17 WARNING Make sure ashes are cool to the touch before using a vacuum See VACUUM USE f Periodically remove and empty ash bin see Figure 18 by unscrewing the two knobs on the front of it and pulling it straight out Dispose of ashes properly See ASH REMOVAL above g Replace ash bin making sure to tighten the knobs and maintaining a good seal h Replace inner section into burnpot make sure it is level and pushed all the way back down and that the igniter hole is to the rear when it is reinstalled see Figure 16 i
47. s noncombustible material such as ceramic tile cement board brick 3 8 millboard or equivalent or other approved or listed material suited for floor protection THE MATERIAL S USED MUST HAVE OR COMBINE TO ae Dee EE ae HAVE A MINIMUM INSULATIVE RATING OF R1 FROM FACE OF ALCOVE NOTE ceramic tile or any tile requires a continuous sheet ALCOVE CLEARANCES beneath to prevent the possibility of embers falling through to the WITH HORIZONTAL EXHAUST combustible floor if cracks or separation should occur in the finished surface this would include floor protection for Built in FIGURE raised hearths Check local codes for approved alternatives Clearances are measured from the sides back and face door opening or stove body refer to fig 3 es 2 7 7 S DO NOT USE MAKESHIFT MATERIALS OR COMPROMISES IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS UNIT 4 INSTALL VENT WITH CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER os Ge FLOOR PROTECTION FIGURE 3 INSTALLATION COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY For a mobile home installation the stove must be connected to an outside source of combustion air A 2 inside diameter metallic pipe either flexible or rigid may be attached to the inlet at the stove s rear refer to figure 4 A rodent guard minimum 1 wire mesh wind hood must be used at the terminus refer to figure
48. see if a surge protector is being used on the stove If not recommend one to the consumer 5 High limit switch is malfunctioning If the other items check out ok replace the high limit switch DIGITAL CIRCUIT BOARD TIMING RATES Heat Level Setting P4000 1 amp 4 7 seconds Total Cycle Time 14 5 seconds SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD UP Because it is a wood burning device your Breckwell may emit a faint wood burning odor If this increases beyond normal or if you notice any soot build up on walls or furniture check your exhaust system carefully for leaks All joints should be properly sealed Also clean your stove following instructions in MAINTENANCE If problem persists contact your dealer BUAR T STAT REMOTE POWER SUPPLY 120 VOLTS AC SWITCH HIGH TEME CSNAP DISK RMALLY Cl C607 21 o WHITE MBUSTION ial ie BLOWER WERTE
49. sually inspect the damper assembly Make sure the damper plate is attached to the damper rod When the damper rod is moved the plate should move with it 6 Blockage in air intake pipe Visually inspect the air intake pipe that leads into the burnpot for foreign material 7 Circuit board malfunction Time the fuel feed light at each setting after the stove has completed the startup cycle Make sure the times match the auger timing chart If the auger motor runs constantly the board is bad 8 Combustion blower is not spinning fast enough Test the RPM on the blower after the blades have been cleaned The RPM should be approximately 3000 RPM 9 Bad Pellets The brand of pellets or the batch of pellets that are being used may Applies to GLASS SOOT S UP AT A VERY FAST RATE Only be of poor quality If possible try a different brand of pellets You might also want to try a brand that is made from a different type of wood softwood vs hardwood Different woods have different characteristics when being burned 10 The trim setting on the low feed rate is to low Applies to GLASS SOOT S UP AT A VERY FAST RATE Only Use the Reset Trim button to increase the low feed rate setting If the 1 amp 3 are on the stove is currently on the lowest setting If only the 1 light is on the stove is in the default medium setting If the 1 amp 4 lights are on the stove is in the high trim setting for the low feed rat
50. t feed rate setting NOTE When in high low or on off thermostat mode Do not operate the stove higher than the 3 setting Set damper control rod approximately 12 to 3 4 out This will vary depending on elevation and weather conditions Observe stoves operation and adjust damper as necessary On Off High Low Manual Al Ie Cl ele THERMOS TAI WIRES HERE O Pa DS a Oo 1 1 O FIGURE 14 OPERATION OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS PLEASE READ THIS a Hot while in operation Keep children clothing and furniture away Contact may cause skin burns b If you notice a smoldering fire burnpot full but no visible flame AND a heavy smoke buildup in firebox immediately TURN OFF the stove but DO NOT unplug it Do not open the door change the damper setting or tamper with any controls on the stove Wait until firebox clears and blowers shut down do as instructed in PRE START UP CHECK and BUILDING A FIRE then attempt to restart the fire If the problem persists contact your dealer c WARNING DO NOT ADD PELLETS TO THE BURNPOT BY HAND AT ANY TIME A DANGEROUS COND
51. uthorized Breckwell dealer must perform all repairs involving door glass TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary the first reaction is to call for help This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself Problems can be caused by to only five factors 1 poor fuel 2 poor operation or maintenance 3 poor installation 4 component failure 5 factory defect You can usually solve those problems related to 1 and 2 Your dealer can solve problems relating to 3 4 and 5 Refer to figures 20 21 and 22 to help locate indicated parts STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE 2 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes Possible Remedies Unplug stove first when possible 1 Airflow switch hose or stove attachment pipes for hose are blocked Unhook air hose from the air switch and blow through it If air flows freely the hose and tube are fine If air will not flow throw the hose use a wire coat hanger to clear the blockage 2 The air inlet burnpot interior combustion air chambers combustion blower or exhaust pipe are blocked with ash or foreign material Follow all cleaning procedures in the maintenance section of the owner s manual 8 The firebox is not properly sealed Make sure the door is closed and that the gasket is in good shape If the ash door has a latch make sure the ash door is properly latched and the gasket is sealing good If the stove has just a small hole f
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