THE MONROE WOOD PELLET STOVE BY Operating & Installation Manual SAFETY INFORMATION 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.
Table of Contents WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................... 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................................... 4 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 5 VENTING......................................
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SYMBOLS Throughout the manual you will find symbols used in order to highlight an important piece of information. Below you will see an example of those symbols and a definition of their meaning. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE Read carefully and be sure to follow all directions SAFETY NOTE Important information to avoid damage to the unit or potential safety concern. Read carefully and be sure you fully understand intent and meaning.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 try to repair or replace any part of the stove unless instructions are provided. A trained technician should do all other work. Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance instructions that you will need at a later time.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Golden Eagle Wood 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.
VENTING The choices you make when determining how your vent pipe is configured is very important and will have an impact on the performance of your unit. In order to get the best performance from your stove we highly encourage you to follow all installation directions in this manual. It will save you a great deal of time and trouble if you properly vent your unit. The Monroe is certified for use with listed TYPE L‐Vent, 3” or 4” diameter in size. The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent brand.
Horizontal Pipe You should do everything possible to reduce the amount of horizontal pipe you have in your exhaust configuration. The more horizontal pipe that you have the harder your combustion blower will have to work. You will also need to clean your exhaust pipe more frequently, and in some cases your unit will function very poorly if at all. It is best to always have vertical pipe following horizontal pipe. This will help to offset the restriction created with the horizontal pipe.
INSTALLATION Installation of your pellet stove is extremely important. Installation of the unit will not only have an effect upon the safety of your stove, but also on the performance and efficiency of the stove, and also on the amount of maintenance you must perform. For all of these reasons you want to make sure that your stove is properly installed. When installing your pellet stove there are several things that you should keep in mind and consider before you actually begin the installation.
Specifications Width: 21.5” Height: 28.5” Depth: 24” Weight: 225 lbs. Flue size: 3” or 4” Hopper Capacity: Up to 45 lbs. (This can vary widely depending on pellet size, length, and diameter) EPA status: Exempt Burn time: 1 lb. to 4.5 lbs. per hour BTU range: 8,200 to 36,000 Approved installations: mobile home, alcove, conventional Clearances The Monroe wood pellet stove has been independently tested and listed for use with the following clearance requirements.
Combustion Air Supply A 2” inside diameter metallic pipe, either flexible or rigid, may be attached to the inlet at the stove’s rear (refer to figure 3). A rodent guard (minimum ¼” wire mesh)/wind hood must be used at the terminus (refer to figure 4). All connections must be secured and airtight by either using the appropriately sized hose clamp and/or UL‐181‐AP foil tape.
Special Mobile Home Requirements The stove 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 proper grounding. The stove must be securely fastened to the floor of the mobile home through the two holes in the rear of the stove using two ¼” lag bolts that are long enough to go through both a hearth (if used) and the floor of the home. (See figure 5).
Example Installations There are many ways that a stove can be properly installed. The potential variables in any installation can vary greatly depending upon where you place your stove, your planned exhaust configuration, and other factors. For that reason we cannot show every possible installation. However, below you will find several examples of the preferred installations that we recommend.
VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 7) OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation a 45º 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 stove. Drop plumb bob to center of tee outlet, mark point on ceiling. Install ceiling support and L‐Vent pipe per L‐Vent manufacturer’s instructions. 1. Always maintain 3” clearance from combustible materials.
VERTICALLY INTO EXISTING MASONRY FIREPLACE (Refer to figure 9) 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 outside air pipe, as shown in Figure 9. 4.
INSTALLATION THROUGH SIDE OF MASONRY CHIMNEY (Refer to figure 10) 1. Position the stove, adhering to the clearances in Figure 1. 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.
OPERATION The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left‐hand side of the stove. The control panel functions are as follows. Button Controls ON/OFF SWITCH 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.
LOW FEED ADJUSTMENT The Low Feed Adjustment button is an optional fuel feed control that most people will never need to use. The Low Feed Adjustment button will slightly change the feed rate of the number one heat level setting. It has no affect on any of the other heat levels. Different size and quality pellet fuel may require adjustment of the “1” feed setting on the Heat Level Advance bar graph. This is usually a one‐time adjustment based on the fuel you are using.
Proper Fuel Using the proper fuel will have a tremendous impact of the performance of your stove. We highly recommend that you only use PFI (Pellet Fuels Institute) approved pellets. If a pellet has been PFI approved you will see the PFI logo prominently displayed upon the bag. Factory‐approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long. PFI Logo Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which prevents proper pellet feed.
Building a Fire In order to start a fire, simply complete the pre‐start‐up check, close the viewing door, and press the On/Off button. The unit will enter a pre‐programmed start‐up cycle and you will have a fire in about 5 minutes or so. NEVER USE A GRATE OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORTING THE FUEL. USE ONLY THE GOLDEN EAGLE APPROVED BURNPOT. During the start up period: 1) DO NOT open the viewing door. 2) DO NOT open the damper more than ¼”. 3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand.
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. NOTE: On “1”, damper should be either completely closed or out approximately ⅛” to ¼”. 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.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your stove off is a matter of pressing the “On/Off” 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.
Optional Thermostat An optional thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode. 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.
Operating Safety Precautions PLEASE READ THIS PAGE FOR IMPORTANT SAFTEY INFORMATION! 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.
MAINTENANCE Routine maintenance is important for your unit to burn efficiently, cleanly, and to preserve the longevity of your components. It is something that is required on all pellet stoves. However, we have designed the stove with you in mind so that you can perform this maintenance relatively quickly and easily. Below you will find a chart listing the required maintenance for your new stove.
ASH DISPOSAL To remove ashes: A. B. C. D. E. F. g. h. Make sure fire is out and firebox is cool. Clean heat exchanger tubes (see “CLEANING” and Figure 15). Remove the burnpots inner section by grasping it and pulling straight up (see Figure 16). Empty ashes from the inner section and scrape with cleaning tool; make sure holes are not plugged. Vacuum to remove ashes from the burn chamber interior and the burnpot shell. Dispose of ashes properly.
Cleaning It is very important to properly and regularly clean your stove. You are burning a wood product and this will result in the formation of ash, soot, and potentially creosote. These by‐products must be regularly and consistently cleaned and removed from the stove in order to ensure that your stove continues to operate efficiently and safely. Improper maintenance accounts for most difficulties that people have with the stove.
Blowers Over a period of time, ashes or dust may collect on the blades of both the combustion blower and convection blower. For this reason you should periodically remove these blowers from the unit for maintenance. The blowers should be vacuumed clean as ashes, creosote, dust, etc. will accumulate on the blower blades and can impede performance. The blowers need to be brushed cleaned and vacuumed at least once every ton of pellets burned.
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.
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 encountered are often the result of 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.
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). 3. The burnpot is not pushed completely to the rear of the firebox.
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.
STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: 1. Fuse on control board blew Remove the control board. On the back there is one fuse. If it appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 125 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.
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: 1. 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.
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Contact an Authorized Golden Eagle 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.
www.goldeneaglestoves.com Lifetime Limited Warranty Golden Eagle Stove Company warrants to the original consumer purchaser that the Golden Eagle pellet stove in its original installation is free from defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase as follows: TIME PERIOD A) Steel Fabricated Components (Excluding Burn Pot Insert)……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………..………… Five Years B) Glass and Burn Pot Insert (For Thermal Damage Only)……..…………………………………………………….………………………………………………..
