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Dear “Glow Boy” Pellet Appliance Owner: Thank you for choosing to purchase a “Glow Boy” wood pellet Shop and Home Heater. You have selected the finest in residential wood pellet technology. We’d like to take this opportunity to pass on a few important tips concerning installation and heating with pellets. Whether you install your “Glow Boy” yourself or hire a professional, a quality installation is a must for the safety of your family and the efficient, satisfactory operation of your stove.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------TABLE OF CONTENTS --------------------------------------------------------------------------SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------------SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------OPERATING YOUR STOVE --------------------------------------------------------------------HOW YOUR HOME OR SHOP HEATER WOR
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Push the “OFF” Touch Pad, monitor your heater, 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 heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. Don’t unplug the heater if you suspect a malfunction. Push the “OFF” Touch Pad and inspect the heater.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room. Keep foreign objects out of the hopper. Caution: NEVER PUT FINGERS NEAR AUGER. Pellet fuel is fed to the burn pot by a screw auger that is driven by a high torque motor. The auger can start and stop automatically anytime while stove is running. Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance.
SPECIFICATIONS HEATING SPECIFICATIONS: 800 – 2,000 sq. ft. 1.5 – 5.5 lbs. per hour 80 – 200 hours 120+ lbs. 300+ lbs. Approx. Heating Capacity (Sq. Ft.) ¹ Approx. Fuel Burn Rate per hour ¹¹ Approx. Burn Time at Low Setting ¹¹ Hopper Capacity – “Glow Boy” Shop120 or Home120 Hopper Capacity – “Glow Boy” Shop 300 or Home 300 ¹ Heating capacity will vary depending on floor plan layout of your home, degree of insulation, and the outside temperature.
HOW YOUR SHOP AND HOME HEATER WORKS The operations and maintenance of your “Glow Boy” shop and home heater are unique and should not be considered to be like a wood, coal stove, gas, electric, propane or oil heater. Cautions: Do not try to operate your stove with viewing or ash pan doors open. Pellets will not feed under these circumstances and a safety concern may arise from sparks or fumes entering room. Burn only pellet fuel that complies with PFI standards.
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES L250 HIGH LIMIT SWITCH Your “Glow Boy “ pellet appliance has a high temperature limit switch installed. If the temperature at the back of the firebox reaches approximately 250deg F., the switch will shut off the electricity going to the Vacuum Switch and to the Auger Motor. The auger will automatically stop, and the appliance will shut down when the exhaust temperature cools (120deg F). If this happens call your authorized “Glow Boy” dealer or Dansons Customer Service.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR “Glow Boy” PELLET APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH! (See specific Installation details for clearances and other installation requirements) The four “Glow Boy” products are the: “HGB1” 120 Shop Heater (figure 4), the “HGB3” 300 Shop Heater (figure 3); the “HGBH3” 300 Home Heater (figure 2) and “HGBH1” 120 Home Heater (figure 1).
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Unless you are knowledgeable and experienced in stove installation, we recommend your “Glow Boy” heater receive a Pre-delivery Check and be installed by an Dansons Certified Installer. COMPLETE THIS CHECK LIST PRIOR TO LIGHTING YOUR FIRST FIRE: _____ Carefully read this "Owner's manual”. SAVE THIS MANUAL. _____ Obtain final inspection and approval by local building officials. _____ Carefully clean all marks off the brass parts before the first fire is lit.
EXHAUST SYSTEMS (GENERAL) PELLET VENT MUST MAINTAIN A MINIMUM 3” CLEARANCE TO ANY COMBUSTIBLE (INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE “PL” VENT MANUFACTURER) DO NOT CONNECT THE PELLET VENT TO A VENT SERVING ANY OTHER APPLIANCE OR STOVE. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT. PELLET VENT TYPE: Must be an approved 3” or 4” Diameter Type ”PL” vent, vented to the outside (fig.
EXHAUST VENT SYSTEM (GENERAL) PELLET VENT TERMINATION: (Figures 7 & 8) Termination must be a minimum of 6” above the chimney (B) (note: the chimney must meet local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions) Must have an approved cap (G) (to prevent water from entering) or a 45* elbow downturn (F) If the termination is located on a windy side of house, an approved house shield is recommended to prevent soot from accumulating on the side of the house.
OUTSIDE AIR Outside air is REQUIRED ON ALL MOBILE HOME INSTALLATIONS. Outside air is strongly recommended for all other installations. Failure to install intake air may result in improper combustion as well as the unit smoking during power failures. Metal pipe, ONLY, either solid or flexible, must be used in all outside air installations.(B) NOTE: Non-metallic material MUST NOT BE USED for outside air installations.
FREESTANDING STOVE INSTALLATION HEATER PLACEMENT: Heater must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (i.e. drapes doors), 36” of the heater. If the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7’, it must follow the requirements in the section “Alcove Installation”. FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: Stove and floor protection must be installed on a level secure floor The stove must be installed on a non-combustible floor protector (i.e.
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION . . . continued CLEARANCES – “CORNER INSTALLATION”: 45 CORNER THROUGH THE WALL 45 CORNER INTERIOR VERTICAL 12” 1” 3” 10” 6” 10 ” 6” Figure 14 Figure 15 Note: If an interior vertical vent is used, the clearance to the back wall is determined by the upward-turned elbow or “Tee”. It will vary in depth depending on the brand of PL vent used. Before placing the stove, connect the elbow or “Tee” and measure off the 3” clearance.
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION . . . continued THROUGH THE WALL, DIRECT INSTALLATION. (Figure 18) 1. Select the location for your stove, design the exhaust system and determine the brand and size of "PL" vent to be used. 2. Position the floor pad, (C). 3. Following the "PL" vent manufacturer's specifications, mark and cut a hole through the wall to accommodate the wall thimble, (A), and the outside air pipe, (B), if outside air is to be used. 4. Install the wall thimble, (A).
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS: . . . continued (Figures 19, 20, 21, 22, & 23) Your stove may be installed using many different vertical designs. Follow the same basic steps in locating your stove, attaching the exhaust system and outside air intake to your stove as described in "FREESTANDING INSTALLATION" and the "PL" vent manufacturer's procedures for installing through a wall, ceiling, eve and roof.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL STOVE IN SLEEPING ROOM THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED! Your “GLOW BOY” Shop and Home Heater has been tested and listed for mobile home installation. It may be installed in a mobile home as a "Free Standing Stove", a "Hearth Stove", see detailed installation and clearance requirements in these sections as they imply there.
LIGHTING YOUR SHOP OR HOME HEATER Before lighting a fire, check to ensure the Burn Grate is clean and adjusted and that the Ash Trap is not full. For safety reasons use extra caution when lighting a stove that is HOT! Lighting stove manually (No Igniter) In the NON-Thermostat Mode 1. Lighting stove with Auto-Ignitor In the NON-Thermostat Mode Push firmly on the FEED RATE or START touch pad.
Basic Overview The AcuTron II or III digital control board was designed to give you flexibility on how you want to operate your stove. The AcuTron can be operated as a MANUAL control or by a THERMOSTAT. When operating in the Thermostat option, you can also choose to run your appliance in the ON/OFF mode or the LOW/HIGH mode. The START or FEED RATE touch pad allows electricity to flow to your stove's electrical components for 15 minutes.
THE CONTROLS … CONTINUED TRIM POTS (Fine Tune Adjustments)– Factory Settings The COMBUSTION FAN (FAN), HI (4) and LO (1) FEED RATE trim pots have been preset at the factory, but may need to be adjusted onsite after your installation is complete. Due to different installation setups, length and size of venting, and pellet fuel quality, the preset from the factory will not always be correct. These settings will accommodate virtually all wood pellet fuels.
Performance Enhancement Tips Quality care and quality pellets will help your stove operate at its peak efficiency. Consider: If any fines are noticed in the pellets or in the hopper, you may wish to screen the pellets. Periodically check the hopper to make sure there are no fines or pellets building up in the corners of the sloping sides. Clean and polish the hopper as needed. Be diligent in performing your CLEANING and MAINTENANCE requirements.
INITIAL APPLIANCE BURN SETUP IT IS CRITICAL FOR THE CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR STOVE THAT THE BURN GRATE, AIR INLET DAMPER, COMBUSTION FAN SPEED, AND 1 & 4 FUEL RATE BE SET CORRECTLY! A HIGH QUALITY FIRE should burn with a brisk, yellow flame. A flame exhibiting a lazy, orange or sooty characteristic is a poor quality and inefficient flame. A poor flame produces less heat, increases sooting and may cause a smoky exhaust. If a poor flame exists for any period of time, clean your stove and exhaust system.
PELLET FACTS The performance of your pellet appliance is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood pellets burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differ, so will the performance and heat output of your appliance. PELLET QUALITY Your “Glow Boy” stove, with its standard “Super Grate”, is designed to burn APFI/FFI, "Premium" or "Standard" quality wood pellets.
PELLET FACTS … continued ASH AND CLINKERS … CLINKERS are those solid, glassy or porous accumulations that may result from burning some types of wood pellets. Clinkers are formed in the bottom of the burn grate and if left undisturbed will accumulate and shut off the combustion air. As clinkers grow and shut off combustion air the fire becomes orange/brown and lazy. Pellets may build up in the burn grate. The firebox and window becomes sooty. Exhaust gases may become smoky.
REQUIRED ROUTINE CLEANING Proper care of your “Glow Boy” pellet shop and home heater is required for peak, sustained performance. The need for and frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of pellets burned, pellet quality, length of time since last cleaning and the quality of the fire. While becoming acquainted with your new stove and the types of local pellets, inspect your BURN GRATE, BURN POT, HEAT TUBES, ASH PIT, and WINDOW daily and clean until a pattern of cleaning requirement is determined.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE With proper cleaning and the use of quality pellets, your “Glow Boy” heater requires very little maintenance. However, the following periodic maintenance is strongly recommended. This should be preformed seasonally, bi-seasonally, or every 1-2 tons of fuel usage. WARNING: Unplug your stove's electrical cord prior to opening the sides of the stove or opening the exhaust system for any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE … CONTINUED INSPECT AND CLEAN THE CHIMNEY: [ELECTRICAL CORD UNPLUGGED] Under some conditions fly ash build up in the chimney system may occur rapidly. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Proper cleaning, maintenance and the use of quality pellets will prevent the most common stove operational problems. However, when your stove is operating poorly or not at all, the following trouble shooting tips may be helpful. CAUTION: Disconnect the electrical cord prior to opening the sides of your stove for any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service work. NEVER perform any inspection, cleaning, maintenance or service on a HOT STOVE. PROBLEM SOLUTION Orange, lazy flame.
LIMITED WARRANTY The “Glow Boy” wood pellet appliance, carries a five (5) year limited warrant for from the date of sale to the original owner against defects and workmanship on all steel parts, (excluding the burn grate), and one (1) year on electrical components. There is no specific warranty on the paint, glass, burn grate, fire brick and all gaskets or against damage caused from corrosion.
APPENDIX “A” INSERTING, REMOVING & ADJUSTING THE BURN GRATE The burn grate top, (D), must fit and seal firmly on the upper lips, of the burn box, (A). An improper seal will allow incoming combustion air to escape, not passing up through the burn grate thus reducing the amount of combustion air in the area needed to efficiently burn pellets.
APPENDIX “B” OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: CONTACT YOUR “Glow Boy” DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO ORDER. Description Air Deflector Louvre - Brass Air Deflector Louvre - Stainless Steel Model ACADB ACADS Doors c/w neo-ceramic glass, - Gold Plated Doors c/w neo-ceramic glass, - Nickel Plated AGDRGAS AGDRNAS Grate - "Sta-Clean" Assembly Kit Grate - "Super Grate" AGSCGRKT ACSLGR Hearth Extension ACHEEX Hopper Extension - 6" high (approx. 50lbs.) Hopper Extension - 12" high (approx. 100lbs.
APPENDIX “B” REPLACEMENT PARTS Description Air Deflector Air Deflector Louvre - Brass Air Deflector Louvre - Stainless Steel Model ACADB ACADS Assembly Packages Auger Motor ACAMTRAS - includes (1) 2.
APPENDIX “C” REPLACEMENT PARTS …continued Description Insert Shroud Trim Insert Shroud Trim - Small - Brass Insert Shroud Trim - Small - Stainless Steel Insert Shroud Trim - Large - Brass Insert Shroud Trim - Large - Stainless Steel Model AGSHTSG AGSHTSS AGSHTLG AGSHTLS Insert Sliding Top Trim Insert Sliding Top Trim - Black Insert Sliding Top Trim - Gold Plated Insert Sliding Top Trim - Nickel Plated AGITBAS AGITGAS AGITNAS Log Set Log Set - handcrafted stainless steel - 1 pc.
APPENDIX “D” WALL THERMOSTAT (optional) OPERATION Your pellet appliance is capable of running in an automatic mode with the use of a wall thermostat. The “AcuTron” gives you a choice, “ON / OFF on Demand” or “LOW / HIGH”. The ON / OFF mode automatically turns the heater On and will Shut Off on demand. The LOW / HIGH mode will keep your heater active and cycle between #1 (LOW) setting and your selected (HIGH) setting.
APPENDIX “D” INSTALLATION NOTE: Always Disconnect Power Before Performing the Thermostat Installation A 24 volt wall thermostat and 25 feet of 18 gage thermostat wire is included in your “stove option” accessory package. It is recommended that the thermostat and thermostat wire be installed by an authorized “Glow Boy” dealer.
APPENDIX “E” Hopper Clean-Out Drop Chute You would have found this along with your Owner’s Manual, video and inspection card. This can have two purposes. The main one is to be an attachment to the side of the hopper to help with cleaning out the hopper. The second purpose would be used as a dust pan for your shop. Keep this separate till needed. Purpose: Should you find in necessary to remove the pellets from your hopper, for any reason, this handy attachment will save time and a lot of effort.
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