PELLET STOVE OPERATING & INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Saranac Insert Model Saranac Free Standing Model 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. Contact your local building officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area. Save these instructions. 1871 Route 9H Hudson, NY 12534 U.S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................... 3 Safety Information ..................................................................................... 4 - 5 Specifications .................................................................................................. 6 Dimensions ................................................................................................ 6 - 7 Operating Instructions..............
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Saranac pellet stove. The Saranac is available as an insert or a freestanding stove. The Saranac has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile homes and alcove installations. This heater has been certified to ASTM E1509-04 Standard Specification for Room Heaters, Pellet Fuel-Burning Type. The performance of you pellet stove can be affected by the type of pellet fuel burnt in the appliance.
SAFETY INFORMATION Be sure to read the entire owner’s manual prior to installing and operating this pellet fuel burning heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. This stove’s exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slight positive chimney pressure, it is extremely important to ensure that the exhaust system be sealed and airtight.
SAFETY INFORMATION (continued) Do not operate your stove if you smell smoke coming from it. Turn it off, monitor it and call your dealer. Repair and servicing of your stove may only be done by a qualified technician. Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance or repair. NOTE: Turning the stove to "off" does not disconnect all power from the unit. The stove will not operate during a power outage, if this happens check for smoke spillage and open a house window if necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS Heating Specifications: Burn Rate…………………………………*50,000 btu/hr or 4.8 lbs. of fuel per hour Hopper Capacity………………………….50 lbs. *Depends on quality and heating value of pellet fuel.
DIMENSIONS The minimum installation dimensions, of the insert opening, are 32” (813 mm) wide x 22-3/4” (578 mm) high x 12-1/4” (311 mm) deep.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Filling the Hopper This pellet stove is available as a freestanding unit or as an insert, therefore there is a different method of filling the hopper for each type of unit. To open the hopper lid, on the insert, pull slightly forward and up. To open the hopper lid on the freestanding unit simply lift up. CAUTION: Do not overfill the hopper. Pre-start check up Remove the burn pot (only if unit is cool) and clean out any ash debris.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS To Start up a Hot Stove If the stove is warm at re-start, the On/Off button must be pressed down and held for 2 seconds or more until the Heat Level light is lit. When first starting a new pellet stove, or when you completely empty the hopper of pellets, you can press and hold the AUGER button to get the pellets into the burn pot quicker. See AUGER button description on page 10. The convection air flow will change in accordance with the heat setting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Board Functions AUTO/T-STAT/Manual Switch: This switch selects the pellet stove operating mode. Slide the switch to Manual (the far right position) to be able to manually select the heat settings and controls. If you have a remote thermostat attached and wish to have the pellet stove controlled by the thermostat slide the switch to T-STAT (the middle position) to operate the pellet stove in variable heat mode.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Control Board Functions (continued) Auger Trim: This is used to change the feed rate on the minimum heat level for various quality of pellet fuel. This will help to keep the flames from extinguishing on the minimum heat level setting. It is also used to lower heat output on the minimum heat level setting. Push and release the Auger Trim button until the heat level 1 and 5 lights appear.
THERMOSTAT INSTALLATION An optional thermostat is available for use with this unit. A thermostat can help you maintain a constant room temperature. A milli-volt thermostat is required. NOTE: Your thermostat should be installed by an authorized dealer or service person. To Install Thermostat: • Disconnect unit from power supply. • Open right side panel to gain access to rear of control panel. • Take the thermostat wires and connect to the green screw terminal on the rear of the control panel (see Figure 4).
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER. When the unit is being installed on a combustible floor a 1/2" thick non-combustible hearth pad must be installed under the unit. The pad must extend at least the width of the appliance and at least the depth of the appliance plus 6" (152 mm) in front of the appliance. This applies for both the freestanding unit and the insert.
INSTALLING YOUR ROOM HEATER Your first step is to decide where to install your pellet stove. In order to get the best use of circulated heat we recommend too install it in a large open room centrally located in the house. Next it is very important to check that clearances to combustibles are maintained, these can be found on page 14 of this manual and on the rating label of the pellet stove. The pellet stove can be vented through an exterior wall or into an existing masonry or metal chimney.
INSTALLING YOUR ROOM HEATER HORIZONTAL EXHAUST VENT INSTALLATION 1. Locate your appliance in a location which meets the requirements of this manual and where it does not interfere with the house framing, wiring, etc.. 2. Install a non-combustible hearth pad underneath the unit. This pad should extend at least 6” (152 mm) in front of the unit. 3. Place the stove approximately 15” (381 mm) away from the interior wall. 4. Locate the center of the exhaust pipe of your unit.
HORIZONTAL EXHAUST VENT INSTALLATION (continued) Figure 8 Figure 9 16
FREESTANDING INTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION 1. Choose the location for your pellet stove, see item 1 of the Horizontal Exhaust Vent Installation (page 16) for help in determining the correct location. 2. Install the non-combustible hearth pad. 3. Place your pellet stove on the hearth pad and locate the unit in manner that will leave the exhaust vent with a minimum of 3” (75 mm) clearance to any combustible wall. 4.
FREESTANDING EXTERIOR VERTICAL INSTALLATION 1. Follow steps 1 – 5 from previous page. 2. Locate the center of the exhaust pipe, at the back of the unit. Line up the center with the same spot on the exterior wall a cut a 7” (175 mm) diameter hole through the wall. 3. Install the wall thimble, refer to the instructions which come with the wall thimble for this step. 4. Install a listed exhaust vent through the wall, be sure to make sure that 3” (75 mm) clearances to combustibles are maintained. 5.
SELKIRK DIRECT-TEMP VENT SYSTEM FOR PELLET APPLIANCES Images courtesy of Selkirk 19
SELKIRK DIRECT-TEMP VENT SYSTEM FOR PELLET APPLIANCES Images courtesy of Selkirk UP & OUT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION KIT Figure 12 20
SELKIRK DIRECT-TEMP VENT SYSTEM FOR PELLET APPLIANCES Images courtesy of Selkirk STRAIGHT OUT HORIZONTAL TERMINATION KIT Figure 13 21
SELKIRK DIRECT-TEMP VENT SYSTEM FOR PELLET APPLIANCES Images courtesy of Selkirk THROUGH THE ROOF VERTICAL TERMINATION KIT Figure 14 22
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Mobile home installation should be done in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24. In order for this unit to be installed in a mobile home the following criteria must be met: • The unit must be secured to the floor using lag bolts in the holes provided in the pedestal base. • Ensure that the unit is permanently electrically grounded to the chassis of your home.
INSERT PELLET STOVE The pellet stove is also available as an insert. There is a small amount of assembly required when installing this model. The steps are as follows: Note: The shroud must be installed before unit is set into its final position. Step 1: Shroud Side Facing the back of the unit take the left shroud side piece (no control panel hole) and fasten, as shown, with 2 screws provided.
INSERT PELLET STOVE (continued) Step 3: Shroud Top Facing the back of the unit take the top shroud side piece and fasten, as shown, with 4 screws provided. Figure 18 Step 4: Control Board Take the control board and insert it from the back of the right shroud side (facing front of unit). Fasten control board in place with 4 screws provided (top & bottom of board).
INSERT PELLET STOVE (continued) Air Inlet Exhaust Cap Steel Plate or Flashing Rigid Vent Pipe Figure 20 Damper Removed or Fastened Open (for Canada) or sealed off (United States) Flexible Exhaust Vent Mantle 90º elbow or clean out Tee Minimum 6” (150 mm) noncombustible Floor Protection Installation into a Masonry Fireplace: 1. Have the masonry chimney inspected by a certified chimney sweep or installer to determine its structural condition. 2.
Figure 21 VENT TERMINATION LOCATIONS Letter A Minimum Clearance 24" (60 cm) B 48" (122 cm) C D 24" (60 cm) 24" (60 cm) E F G H 24" (60 cm) 12" (30 cm) 12" (30 cm) 3' (91 cm) within a height of 15' (4.5 m) above the meter/regulator assembly I J 3' (91 cm) 12" (30 cm) K L 24" (60 cm) 7' (2.13 m) Description Above grass, top of plants wood, or any other combustible material. From beside/below any door or window that may be opened. From any door or window that may be opened.
MAINTENANCE FAILURE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS UNIT AS INDICATED MAY RESULT IN POOR PERFORMANCE AND HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS. NEVER CLEAN THE UNIT WHEN HOT. Burn Pot Note: Let the unit cool to room temperature before inspecting the burn pot. Inspect the burn pot regularly to check that the holes have not become plugged. If necessary clean thoroughly. It is imperative that the burn pot be re-installed the correct way or the unit will not light.
MAINTENANCE - continued Ash Removal - Freestanding Unit If left neglected ashes will eventually fill the ash pan. Remove the ashes periodically to avoid unnecessary ash build up. Ash removal is as follows: 1. Let fire run out and unit cool to room temperature. 2. Clean the heat exchanger tubes (see Heat Exchanger Cleaning section). 3. Open the ash pan door, remove the burn pot and burn pot liner and empty into metal container. 4. Vacuum to remove ashes from the firebox.
MAINTENANCE - continued Cleaning Heat Exchanger Tubes – Your unit is designed with a built in heat exchanger tube cleaner. This should be used every 2 or 3 days to remove ash build up on the heat exchanger tubes, which can reduce heat transfer. The handle, for the heat exchanger tube cleaner, is located inside the firebox. Slide the rod front to back several times to clean the tubes then follow the instructions for ash removal. Figure 25 Fans – DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
MAINTENANCE - continued Chimney Cleaning: 1. Creosote Formation – When 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, as a result creosote residue accumulates on the chimney lining. When ignited creosote makes an extremely hot fire which can damage the chimney or cause a house fire. 2. Fly Ash – This can accumulate in the horizontal sections of a vent run.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES This pellet stove is available with an optional firebox decorative liner as well as a ceramic log set. Decorative Liner Installation: 1. Install the center panel, be sure to line up the hole with the drop tube. 2. Install the left and right panels.
TROUBLE SHOOTING See figure 26, page 31, for component locations. Condition 1: The unit will not light. • Check that the unit is plugged in and that the wall outlet has power. • Unplug the unit then check all electrical connections against the Wiring Diagram in this manual. • Check the fuse on the circuit board. • If a thermostat is used, ensure it is calling for heat. If your unit still does not light contact your local dealer for service. Condition 2: The stove will not operate when hot.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Condition 5: Igniter will not light fuel. • Check electrical connections (including fuse) to the igniter. • Check the igniter tube, which touches the burn pot, is not plugged with ash. If it is plugged remove the debris (be sure to wait until everything has cooled to room temperature). • Check burn pot is installed correctly (see page 29). • If igniter still does not work, replace it. Note: The igniter should be glowing orange when in operation.
TROUBLE SHOOTING Condition 8: The stove will not shut off. • Ensure that the room thermostat (if a thermostat is used) is turned down below the room temperature. • Disconnect one of the wires to the exhaust temperature sensor, the unit should then shut off. • Turn the control board to "OFF" If the unit will still not shut off, disconnect power to the unit and call your local dealer for servicing. Condition 9: The unit keeps going out on "LOW" setting.
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REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an authorized Inca Metal pellet stove dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and possible safety hazards as well as voiding the Warranty. Item Part # control panel circuit board DHC3000/REV-DSVH3001 auger motor 611240 250° F, normally open high limit snap disc X-2269F 140° F, normally open exhaust temperature snap disc convection fan 7021-10383 exhaust fan 7021-10384 0.1" w.c.
INCA METAL’S WARRANTY PROTECTION FOR ALL INCA METAL PRODUCTS Inca Metal products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take great pride in their work. Once assembled the complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician, before packaging, to ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from Inca Metal.
CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS (continued) In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts, which are defective in material or workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal conditions.
