SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PELLET STOVE MERIDIAN Freestanding and Fireplace Insert OWNER’S MANUAL Contact your 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-BURNING ROOM HEATER.
Table of Contents Introduction......................................................................................................................................3 Pellet Quality.........................................................................................................................3 Rating Label Location.............................................................................................................3 Important Safety Data........................................................
Introduction PELLET QUALITY: Pellet quality is important, please read the following: Your enviro pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Do not use any other type of fuel, as this will void any warranties stated in this manual. The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood pellets being burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs, so will the performance and heat output of the pellet stove.
Introduction IMPORTANT SAFETY DATA: Please read this entire Owner’s Manual before installing or operating your ENVIRO Pellet Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Contact your local building or fire official to obtain a permit and any information on installation restrictions and inspection requirements for your area.
Introduction ASHES: Disposed ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be on a non-combustible floor on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispensed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled. ELECTRICAL: The use of a surge protected power bar is recommended.
Operating Instructions AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES: Your pellet Stove has the following safety features: A) The stove will shut off when the fire goes out and the exhaust temperature drops below 120 °F (49°C). B) The stove has a high temperature safety switch. If the temperature on the hopper reaches 200 °F (93 °C) the auger will automatically stop, and the stove will shut off when the exhaust temperature cools. If this happens call your local dealer to reset the 200 °F (93 °C) high limit switch.
Operating Instructions OPERATING YOUR PELLET STOVE: PRE-BURN INSTRUCTIONS: The burn pot liner holes must be clear and the liner installed correctly against the ignitor tube for proper operation. Check the hopper for enough pellets to start the unit. DO NOT OPERATE THE UNIT WITH THE DOOR OR ASH PAN OPEN. MANUAL MODE: To START: Press the ON / OFF button. The stove will turn on. The system light will flash.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance The following list of components should be inspected and maintained routinely to ensure that the appliance is operating at its optimum and giving you excellent heat value: 2-3 Days / Weekly Burn Pot and Liner Ash Pan Inside Firebox Door Glass Heat exchanger tubes Ash pan and Door gaskets Door Latch Semi-annually or 2 Tons of Fuel Exhaust Vent Fresh air Intake Tube Blower Mechanisms Heat exchanger tubes Behind firebox liners All Hinges Post Season Clean-up Burn Pot Liner Ig
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance ASH PAN AND DOOR GASKETS (weekly) After extended use the gasketing may come loose. To repair this, glue the gasketing on using hightemperature fiberglass gasket glue available from your local ENVIRO dealer. This is important to maintain an airtight assembly. ASH PAN (weekly) The ash pan is located under the burner. Dump the ashes into a metal container stored away from combustibles. Monitor the ash level every week.
Routine Cleaning and Maintenance EXHAUST PASSAGES (season) Removal of the firebox backing for biannual cleaning (refer to Figure 5): • Open the door by lifting the handle, remove the burn pot and burn pot liner. • Lubricate all screws with penetrating oil. • Remove the four (4) screws that hold the brick liner retainers in place. Remove side brick liners by sliding them forward then out. • Pull the center panel out. • Vacuum and clean thoroughly.
Installation DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE: 1. Check clearances to combustibles (see INSTALLATION - CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - FREESTANDING, INSTALLATION - ALCOVE CLEARANCES - FREESTANDING, and INSTALLATION - CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - FIREPLACE INSERT. 2. Do not obtain combustion air from an attic, garage or any unventilated space. Combustion air may be obtained from a ventilated crawlspace. 3. Do not install the stove in a bedroom. 4.
Installation DIMENSIONS - FREESTANDING: 32 1/2" (826mm) 24 7/8" (632mm) 24 3/4" (629mm) Figure 8: Meridian Freestanding Dimensions. DIMENSIONS - FIREPLACE INSERT: 23 7/8" (605mm) 12 7/8" (326mm) 23 3/4" (604mm) 22 7/8" (583mm) Figure 9: Meridian Fireplace Insert Dimensions.
Installation CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - FREESTANDING: These dimensions are minimum clearances but it is recommended that you ensure sufficient room for serving, routine cleaning and maintenance. Back wall 3" (76mm) Adjacent wall Side wall 2" (51mm) 6" (152mm) Minimum 6" (150mm) Figure 10: Meridian on Floor Protection. Figure 11: Minimum Clearances to Combustibles for Freestanding Meridian. This pellet stove requires floor protection.
Installation CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES - FIREPLACE INSERT: The fireplace insert must be installed into a masonry fireplace. This model includes a surround faceplate and a pedestal. When installing this unit, ensure that the pedestal is removed from the inside of the hopper and installed on the bottom of the unit. Refer to INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION OF PEDESTAL AND LEVELING LEGS - FIREPLACE INSERT and INSTALLATION - INSTALLING HOPPER COVER AND ADJUSTING HOPPER HEIGHT - FIREPLACE INSERT before proceeding.
Installation Figure 15: Hopper Cover Screw Placement. Figure 16: Hopper Extension Screw Placement. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION - FREESTANDING: ● Secure the heater to the floor using the holes in the pedestal of the appliance. ● Ensure the unit is electrically grounded to the chassis of your home (permanently). WARNING: Do not install in a room people sleep in. CAUTION: The structural integrity of the manufactured home floor, wall and ceiling/roof must be maintained • Outside fresh air is mandatory.
Installation EXHAUST AND FRESH AIR INTAKE LOCATIONS: 5 3/4" (146mm) 5 3/4" (146mm) 5/8" 18 (473mm) 1/16" 13 (332mm) 9 1/16" (229mm) 3 7/16" (87mm) 10 7/8" (277mm) 11 7/16" (291mm) 1" (25mm) 1" (25mm) 6 1/8" (156mm) Figure 19: Meridian Insert Inlet and Outlet Location. 6 11/16" (170mm) Figure 18: Meridian Freestanding Inlet and Outlet Location.
Installation VENT TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER/INSTALLER. Table 1: Use in conjunction with Figure 21 for allowable exterior vent termination locations. Letter Minimum Clearance A 24 in (61 cm) Description Above grass, top of plants, wood, or any other combustible materials. B 48 in (122 cm) C 24 in (61 cm) From beside/below any door or window that may be opened. From above any door or window that may be opened.
Installation CORNER THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION - FREESTANDING: Fresh Air Intake 3" (7.5 cm) Wall thimble manufactured by pellet vent manufacturer. 3" (7.5 cm) Figure 22: Corner Installation. HORIZONTAL EXHAUST THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION - FREESTANDING: Vent installation: install vent at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. A chimney connector shall not pass through an attic or roof space, closet or similar concealed spaces, or a floor, or ceiling.
Installation 10. The pipe must extend at least 12” (30 cm) away from the building. If necessary, bring another length of pipe (PL type) to the outside of the home to connect to the first section. Do not forget to place high temperature silicone around the pipe that passes through the thimble. Exhaust Tube 3" (75mm) or 4" (100mm) "PL" or "L" vent Wall Thimble 45° Elbow with screen or Termination Cap 11.
Installation VERTICAL RISE WITH HORIZONTAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION (RECOMMENDED) - FREESTANDING: A 45° elbow with a rodent screen may be used in place of the termination cap (or stainless steel termination hood). Termination cap 90°elbow Wall framing Vertical section of vent pipe Wall strap Horizontal frame for thimble Clean out tee Wall thimble ENVIRO Meridian Figure 25: Through Wall with Horizontal Termination.
Installation INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS - FREESTANDING: 1. Choose a stove location that is ideal. See the section “INSTALLATION - DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE.” 2. Place the unit on the hearth pad (if installed on a carpeted surface) and space the unit in a manner so when the pellet vent is installed vertically, it will be 3” (76 mm) away from a combustible wall. 3. Locate the center of the fresh air intake pipe on the unit.
Installation OUTSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS - FREESTANDING: To accomplish a outside vertical pipe installation, follow steps 1 through 5 in the “INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS - FREESTANDING” section and then finish it by performing the following (refer to Figure 28). 1. Install a tee with clean out on the outside of the house. 2. Install PL vent upward from the tee. Make sure that you install support brackets to keep the vent straight and secure. 3.
Installation HEARTH MOUNT INSTALLATION - FREESTANDING: Damper Removed or Fastened Open Mantel Minimum 8" (20 cm) from top of stove Clean-out Fresh-air intake should com from chimney. If holes already exist fresh-air intake can be taken through back of the fireplace or through the ash dump. Min 6" (150 mm) Rain cap Floor Protection Masonry Fireplace Combustible Floor Storm collar Figure 29: Hearth Mount - Side View. Seal plate (cover plate) 1. Lock fireplace damper in the open position. 2.
Installation INSTALLATION WITH EXTERIOR MOUNTED EXHAUST BLOWER - FREESTANDING: The MERIDIAN can be equipped with an externally mounted exhaust blower (PART #20-070). This optional kit will include all components necessary to install the exhaust blower on any external vertical wall surface. Choose a location for your stove that meets the requirements stated in this manual and allows installation with the least amount of interference to house framing, plumbing, wiring, etc.
Installation NOTE: Ensure that all vent connections are installed by placing three (3) screws evenly spaced and a small bead of high temperature silicone at each chimney connection. Also ensure that all vertical vent sections are properly supported and that all clearances to combustibles are maintained in accordance with the vent manufacturer’s specifications.
Installation THROUGH WALL VERTICAL INSTALLATION WITH EXHAUST BLOWER - FREESTANDING: Refer to INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION WITH EXTERIOR MOUNTED EXHAUST BLOWER - FREESTANDING and INSTALLATION OUTSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS - FREESTANDING. Ensure that vent pipe is properly secured to wall using wall straps. Maintain clearances to combustibles on vent pipe as well as unit.
Installation MASONRY FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION - FIREPLACE INSERT: The Fireplace insert model requires a surround faceplate and a pedestal. When installing this unit, ensure that the pedestal is removed from the inside of the hopper and installed on the bottom of the unit (Refer to INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION OF PEDESTAL AND LEVELING LEGS - FIREPLACE INSERT).
Installation INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF CONTROL PANEL IN THE SURROUND PANEL - FIREPLACE INSERT: When installing the circuit board control panel into the surround panel, the surround does not need to be assembled. The circuit board will be found in the firebox. Place the circuit board control panel on the backside of the right surround panel so the hinge is on the outside and the top and bottom holes on the control panel line up with those on the surround.
Installation 6. Place the second side of the trim on the surround panel in the same manner used on the first side and secure in the same manner. 7. On the side trims, there are holes 2” (50 mm) from either end. Use a Phillips screwdriver to place a #8 screw 11⁄4” long in each hole and tighten (refer to Figure 41). This will keep the trim tight against the surround. Magnetic Strips Figure 38: Magnet placement on trim. 8.
Installation PLATED TRIM INSTALLATION: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE TRIMS WHEN PELLET STOVE IS HOT! KIT COMPONENTS: Quantity Upper Cabinet Trim Description 2 Upper Cabinet Trim 2 Lower Cabinet Trim 1 Top Trim 3 Louver 4 #8 nut plated (spares) Lower Cabinet Trim TOOLS REQUIRED: ● T-20 screwdriver Left Cabinet Side #8 Hex Nut (x8) #8 Stud (x8) ●11/32” socket Figure 43: Right cab side with upper and lower cabinet trims.
Installation two (2) screws under the corner lips above the door. Align top then tighten screws. REMOVAL OF LOUVER BAR SET: Door must be open. The three (3) arrows in Figure 45 point to three (3) of the nuts that hold the louvers on. There are three nuts on each end. Remove the six nuts by hand; if the nuts are tight, a 11/32” socket can be used. When removing the louvers, pull one end of the louver up over the stud.
Installation THERMOSTAT INSTALLED: This control board can be placed into two (2) different modes: HI / LOW OPERATION: When the jumper J9 is not jumped then the control board is in a HI / LOW mode operation. If the unit has been placed in the HI / LOW mode, the unit will be taken to a low or idle setting when the thermostat is not calling for heat. When the thermostat calls for heat, the unit will go to the setting that is displayed on the control board Heat Indicator.
Installation HEAT LEVEL and when turned down to LOW HEAT LEVEL, a 0.07” to 0.11” w.c. (0.018 to 0.028 KPa). Some fuels may require higher or lower settings. The pressure readings are taken through a hole in the front of the firebox under the door, using a Magnehelic Gauge. Exhaust Blower Exhaust Channel Slider Damper Figure 48: Hole for Pressure test with Magnehelic Gauge. Note: Some parts have been removed in order to see components more clearly.
Troubleshooting DO NOT: ● Service the stove with wet hands. The stove is an electrical appliance, which may pose a shock hazard if handled improperly. Only qualified technicians should deal with possible internal electrical failures. ● Do not remove from the firebox any screws without penetrating oil lubrication. ● Hold the ON / OFF BUTTON down. This is a momentary contact switch and can be damaged if held down too long. WHAT TO DO IF: 1. The stove will not start. 2. The stove will not operate when hot. 3.
Troubleshooting hose from vacuum switch. Check exhaust vacuum readings by placing the open end of the vacuum hose on a Magnahelic Gauge (readings must be above 0.18” to 0.20” W.C. (44.8 to 49.8 Pa) on low fire). If the motor fails to reach a 0.10” W.C. readings, then replace the combustion blower. üPoor quality fuel – insufficient energy in the fuel to produce enough heat to keep the stove burning or operational. üExhaust temperature sensor failure.
Troubleshooting 6. The 200 °F ( 93 °C) high limit temperature sensor has tripped. üReset sensor and determine cause – was it convection blower failure or 160 °F ( 71 °C) temperature sensor failure? Bypass the 160 °F ( 71 °C) sensor, does the convection blower come on high? If no, replace the blower. If yes, replace sensor (located on the left side of the firewall). üCheck the fuses on the circuit board (see “TROUBLESHOOTING - FUSES”). 7. The convection blower will not function normally.
Wiring Diagram White Black Armor Cable Supplied Grey Vacuum Switch Grey Black White Blue White Combustion Blower Optional Exterior Exhaust Blower Brown o Power Cord o 120 F (49 C) Exhaust Temperature Sensor Ground Brown Black Red Black White 115V White 220V Blue Common Ignitor J2 115V Black 220V Brown Hot 5 Amp Fueses 5V DC Brown 160oF (49oC) Convection Temperature Sensor Convection Blower Black White Orange Orange Purple Blue Yellow Purple White Auger Motor 200oF (93oC) High Limit
Parts List Reference Number 1 Part Number 120 °F (49 °C) Ceramic Fan Temperature Sensor EC-001 Domestic Power Cord - 115V EC-042 2 Auger Motor - 115V EF-001 3 Convection Blower 115V EF-002 4 Fan Temp Sensor 160 °F (71 °C) EF-013 5 High Limit Temp Sensor 200 °F (93 °C) Manual Reset EF-016 6 Vacuum Switch - 115V EF-017 Silicone Hose EF-018 Aluminum Hose Barb EF-019 7 Auger EF-025 8 Door Handle Complete EF-028 9 Slider Damper Rod with Knob EF-050 10 Glass Set with Tape EF-06
Parts List Reference Number Description Part Number 23 Louver Bar Set - Gold 50-655 23 Louver Bar Set - Pewter 50-656 23 Louver Bar Set - Antique Copper 50-657 24 Burn Pot 50-658 25 Ash Pan (Freestanding) 50-659 26 Pedestal (Freestanding) 50-660 27 Cabinet Side Left (Freestanding) 50-661 28 Lower Cabinet Trim (1 piece) - Painted (Freestanding) 50-662 28 Lower Cabinet Trim (1 piece) - Gold (Freestanding) 50-663 28 Lower Cabinet Trim (1 piece) - Pewter (Freestanding) 50-664 28
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Warranty Sherwood Industries Ltd. gives a five year limited warranty on all steel manufactured parts. A one-year warranty is provided on all electrical components. The above limited warranties are extended only to the original purchaser. There is no warranty on the following parts: ● Glass window ● Fiberglass rope gaskets ● refractory material ● burn pot liner ● paint ● enamel finish or gold plating where it applies **NOTE: The paint on the brick firebox lining may peel.
Installation Data Sheet The following information must be recorded by the installer for warranty purposes and future reference.
