R CASTILE PELLET STOVE Owner’s Manual Installation and Operation Model: CASTILE-MBK CASTILE-PMH CASTILE-CLG CASTILE-CCR Tested and Listed by C O-T L Beaverton Oregon USA OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. CAUTION DO NOT DISCARD THIS MANUAL • Important operating and • Read, understand and follow these instrucmaintenance instructions for safe installations included. tion and operation. WARNING • Leave this manual with OT DO N ARD C DIS party responsible for use and operation.
Castile Pellet Stove R and Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family! meticulously fabricated and gold and nickel surfaces are hand-finished for lasting beauty and enjoyment. Our pledge to quality is completed as each model undergoes a quality control inspection. From design, to fabrication, to shipping: Our guarantee of quality is more than a word, it’s QuadraFire tradition, and we proudly back this tradition with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Castile Pellet Stove R R TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1: Listing and Code Approvals A. B. C. D. E. Appliance Certifications ......................4 Mobile Home Approved ......................4 Glass Specifications ............................4 Electrical Rating ..................................4 BTU & Efficiency Specifications ..........4 Section 9: Troubleshooting ............................24-26 Section 10: Maintaining & Servicing Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedures ...............27 B.
1 Castile Pellet Stove R Listing and Code Approvals E. BTU & Efficiency Specifications A. Appliance Certification Model: Castile Pellet Stove Laboratory: OMNI Test Laboratories, Inc. Particulate Emissions Rating: .7 grams/hr Report No. 061-S-33-2 *BTU Output: 8,000 - 30,000 / hr Type: Solid Fuel Room Heater/Pellet Type Heating Capacity: up to 1,500 sq. ft. Standard: ASTM E1509 and ULC/ORD-C1482 Room Heater Pellet Fuel Burning type and (UM) 84-HUD, Mobile Home Approved.
Castile Pellet Stove 2 R R Getting Started A. Design, Installation & Location Considerations B. Fire Safety Maintain the designated clearances to combustibles. Insulation must not touch the chimney. You must maintain the designated air space clearance around the chimney. This space around a chimney is necessary to allow natural heat removal from the area. Insulation in this space will cause a heat buildup, which may ignite wood framing.
Castile Pellet Stove R E. Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List C. Tools And Supplies Needed Tools and building supplies normally required for installation, unless installing into an existing masonry fireplace: Reciprocating Saw Safety Glasses Channel Locks Framing Square Hammer Electric Drill & Bits (1/4”) Phillips Screwdriver 1/4” Self-Tapping Screws Tape Meausre Plumb Line May also need: Level Vent Support Straps Framing Material Venting Paint Hi-temp Caulking Material Gloves D.
Castile Pellet Stove R R 3 Dimensions and Clearances A. Appliance Dimensions 23-5/8 in. (651mm) 11-13/16 in. (300mm) 28-7/16 in. (722mm) 24-3/4 in. (629mm) 23-1/4 in. (591mm) Figure 7.2- Front View Figure 7.1 - Top View 30-5/16 in. (770mm) 27-15/16 in. (710mm) 22-15/16 in. (583mm) 4-1/4 in. (107mm) 3 in. (76mm) CL CL 16-1/16 in. (408mm) 15-13/16 in. (402mm) Figure 7.3 -Side View October 11,, 2005 28-5/16 in. (718mm) 16-5/16 in. (414mm) Figure 7.
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Castile Pellet Stove R R C. Hearth Pad Requirements (UL and ULC) Use a noncombustible floor protector, extending beneath appliance and to the front, sides and rear as indicated. Measure front distance “M” from the surface of the glass door.
4 Castile Pellet Stove R Vent Information B. Venting Termination Requirements A. Chimney and Exhaust Connection 1. Chimney & Connector: Use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) diameter type "L" or "PL" venting system. It can be vented vertically or horizontally. 2. Mobile Home: Approved for all listed pellet vent. If using the 3 inch (76mm) vertical Top Vent Adapter Kit or the 3 to 6 inch (76-152mm) Top Vent Offset Adapter, use listed double wall flue connector.
Castile Pellet Stove R R WARNING C. Equivalent Feet of Pipe The table below can help you calculate the equivalent feet of pipe which is a method used to determine pellet vent size. See Figure 11.1 Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to the owner’s information manual provided with this appliance. For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer, service agency or your dealer.
5 Castile Pellet Stove R Venting Systems A. Alcove A C D B Figure 12.1 Minimum Inches A B C D Maximum Millimeters Inches Millimeters Height 43 1092 n/a n/a Width 38 965 n/a n/a Depth n/a n/a 36 914 6 152 n/a n/a To Side Wall All minimums listed are to a combustible surface. NOTE: • Illustrations reflect typical installations and are FOR DESIGN PURPOSES ONLY. • Illustrations/diagrams are not drawn to scale. • Actual installation may vary due to individual design preference.
Castile Pellet Stove R R B. Through The Wall Horizontal termination cap must be a minimum of 12 inches. (305mm) from the wall. Approved for mobile home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76-102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. NOTE: In Canada, where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B365 2 in. (51mm) Minimum Straight Out 6 in.
Castile Pellet Stove R C. Vertical We recommend a minimum of 60 in. (1524mm) vertical, however above the eave is preferred. Both installations are approved for mobile home installations. Must use 3 or 4 inch (76 to 102mm) “L” or “PL” listed pellet venting or listed double wall pipe and Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit in mobile homes. Single wall pipe is approved for residential installations only. Figure 14.1 D. Through The Wall & Vertical Rain Cap Flashing 2 in. (51mm) minimum 6 in.
Castile Pellet Stove R R WARNING Fire Hazard Inspection of Chimney: • Masonry chimney must be in good condition. • Meets minimum standard of NFPA 211 • Factory-built chimney must be 6” (152mm) UL103 HT. E. Masonry Fireclay flue liner with airspace Concrete Cap Flashing 1 in. (25mm) clearance with firestop 6 in. (152mm) minimum 1 in. (25mm) clearance 3 in. (76mm) minimum Sheathing Cleanout cover Airtight Cleanout Door Non-combustible Hearth Pad Figure 15.1 F.
6 Castile Pellet Stove R Mobile Home A. Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for installation in a mobile home. 1. An outside air inlet must be provided for the combustion air and must remain clear of leaves, debris, ice and/or snow. It must be unrestricted while the appliance is in use to prevent room air starvation which causes smoke spillage. Smoke spillage can also set off smoke alarms. 2. The combustion air duct system must be made of metal.
Castile Pellet Stove 7 R R Appliance Set-Up A. Outside Air Kit Instructions CAUTION Parts Included in Kit: 1 piece of 2 inch x 3 foot flex hose, 2 hose clamps, 1 collar assembly,1 termination cap assembly, 1 trim ring, 12 screws. Tools Needed: Phillips headscrewdriver; wire cutters; hole saw or jig saw. 1. Figure 17.1 shows bottom of convection blower mount and pre-cut air vent opening for reference only. Air channel should be mounted with stove in upright posi2.
Castile Pellet Stove R B. Leg Leveling System Offset Collar 3 to 6 inch 1. Thread Allen bolts through nuts until flush. Figure 18.1. The Allen bolts and nuts are included in the component pack inside the stove firebox. Rear Exhaust Outlet 2. Slide assembled nuts and bolts into slots on legs with the nuts on the bottom. Figure 18.2. Use a 5/32 in. (3.96mm) Allen wrench to adjust legs up and down to desired level. Figure 18.
Castile Pellet Stove R R E. Optional Log Set Placement Instructions CAUTION Logs are FRAGILE. Use extreme care when handling or cleaning logs. 4 PIECE LOG SET INSTALLATION 1. Open the hinged cast face and open the glass door assembly. 2. To position the logs, place the right rear log as shown in Figure 19.1. There is a notch in the bottom of the log for clearance for the thermocouple and thermocouple cover (ceramic protection tube). Figure 19.3 3.
Castile Pellet Stove R F. Thermostat Installation 1. 2. A 12 volt AC thermostat is required to operate this pellet appliance. You may use the included wall mount thermostat or purchase an optional programmable thermostat or remote control. It is equipped with an adjustable heat anticipator. The current rating is .05 amps. The anticipator needs to be adjusted to the lowest setting available. When mounting a thermostat on a wall, be sure to follow your thermostat installation instructions carefully.
Castile Pellet Stove 8 R R Operating Instructions B. General Operating Information A. Fuel Size And Material 1. Wood Pellets Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content.
Castile Pellet Stove R C. Before Your First Fire E. Fire Characteristics 1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly installed and that all safety requirements have been met. Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and thermostat installation instructions. A properly adjusted fire with the heat output control switch set on “high” has a short active flame pattern that extends out of the firepot approximately 4 inches (102mm).
Castile Pellet Stove R R G Iginition Cycles WARNING 1. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the fire starts. Fire Risk Do NOT operate appliance: • With appliance door open. • Firepot floor open. • Cleaning slide plates open. Do NOT store fuel: • Closer than required clearances to combustibles to appliance • Within space required for loading or ash removal. 2.
Castile Pellet Stove R 9 With proper installation, operation, and maintenance your appliance will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a problem, this troubleshooting guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of a problem and the corrective action to be taken. This troubleshooting guide can only be used by a qualified service technician. Troubleshooting Symption Plug in appliance - No response. Call light on. No fire. No fuel in firepot. Call light on. No fire.
Castile Pellet Stove R R Symptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Slow or smoky start-up (Cont’d) Dirty exhaust and/or venting system. Check for ash build up in unit, including behind rear panels, firebox, heat exchanger, exhaust blower and venting. Feed system fails to start. Out of fuel. Check hopper, fill with fuel. #2 snap disc may be defective. Replace snap disc. Firebox door must be closed securely. Vacuum switch not closing. No vacuum. Check exhaust blower is plugged in and operating.
Castile Pellet Stove R Symptoms Convection blower fails to start. Exhaust blower fails to start or does not shut off. Large, lazy flame, orange color. Black ash on glass. Nuisance shutdowns. Appliance calls for heat. Call light illuminates. Exhaust blower starts. No feed or igniter. Page 26 Possible Cause Corrective Action #1 snap disc defective. Replace snap disc. Blower not plugged in. Check that blower is plugged into wire harness. Blower is defective. Replace blower.
Castile Pellet Stove R R 10 Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance A. Proper Shutdown Procedure CAUTION WARNING Shock and Smoke Hazard Fire Risk • Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and exhaust blower must be off. Now you can unplug appliance before servicing. • Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging. • Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before servicing appliance.
Castile Pellet Stove R 6. Disposal of Ashes • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: WARNING Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or 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 dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
Castile Pellet Stove R R 15. Soot and Fly Ash: Formation & Need for Removal in Exhaust Venting System. 10. Cleaning the Exhaust Path • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: • • • a. Appliance must be completely cool. b. Open cast hinge face. Remove right brick and thoroughly vacuum the area and continue throughout the rest of the firebox. c. Replace right brick and close cast hinge face. 11.
Castile Pellet Stove R C. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance • • • Frequency: As needed By: Homeowner Task: Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and clinkers. This condition makes the appliance susceptible to overfilling the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires. Figure 30.
Castile Pellet Stove R R 2. Exhaust Blower Replacement D. Blower Replacement 1. Convection Blower Replacement NOTE: The convection blower must be removed before the exhaust blower can be removed. a. Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing. a. Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing. b. The convection blower is located at the bottom rear of the appliance and is housed inside a screen box.
Castile Pellet Stove R Fa ce of St ov e E. Igniter Replacement Push Up Latch La Figure 32.1 h tc Slide Top Baffle Forward and Down Thumb Screw a. Turn down thermostat, let the appliance completely cool and then unplug appliance before servicing. b. Open the ash door and remove the ash pan. Remove the left side panel by loosening 2 screws (do not remove) and pull side panel away. Top Baffle Figure 32.2 c.
Castile Pellet Stove R R G. Glass Replacement WARNING • Glass is 5mm thick high temperature heatresistant ceramic glass. • DO NOT REPLACE with any other material. • Alternate material may shatter and cause injury a. Open the face and remove door from the appliance by lifting door off of hinge pin and lay on a flat surface face down. b. Using a screwdriver, tap the bottom of the rope retainer rod to push it up out of the hole. The top end of the rod will slide up.
11 Castile Pellet Stove R Reference Materials A. Component Function 1. Control Box a. The control box is located on lower left side of appliance, behind the left side panel and above the vacuum switch. b. There is a light located inside of the control box. The internal light will turn green when the appliance has reached a temperature of 175οF (79°C) in the firepot. and will turn red when it reaches 600oF (315°C). c.
Castile Pellet Stove R R 16. Snap Disc #1 (Convection Blower) 125°F this snap disc will shut the entire system off. This disc must be manually reset. Snap disc #1 is located on the right side of the appliance on the top of the heat exchanger box. There are 2 purple wires connected to it. This snap disc turns the convection blower on and off as needed. Power is always present at snap disc #1. 19. Vacuum Switch The vacuum switch is located on the right side of the appliance behind right side panel.
Castile Pellet Stove R B. Component Locations Heat Output Switch High Med Low Reset Button Reset Button Feed Motor Exhaust Blower Convection Blower & Housing Figure 36.1 Heat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning Rods Figure 36.2 Red Call Light is located on top of Junction Box behind the Control Box. Control Box FUSE Fuse TERMINAL BLOCK CENTER 2 SCREWS FOR THERMOSTAT WIRES Vacuum Switch POWER OUTLET Figure 36.
Castile Pellet Stove R R C. Exploded Views 2 4 5 7 1 6 54 3 Glass Size Item Description Part Number 1 Screw, 10-32 x 1/4 PH PHL MS ZC 229-1230 54 Face, Cast See Service Parts 2 Door Assembly 413-5110 3 Door Latch Assembly 413-5200 4 Hinge, Door (Female) 450-2910 5 Glass Assembly 7001-038 6 Rope Retainer 7001-192 7 Hinge Pin (Rivet) 25272 11-5/8” 17-1/4” Figure 37.
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Castile Pellet Stove R R D. Service Parts and Accessories IMPORTANT: THIS IS DATED INFORMATION. The most current information is located on the Quadra-Fire web site at www.quadrafire.com. When ordering, supply serial and model numbers to ensure correct service parts. Item No. Service Parts Part No.
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Castile Pellet Stove R R F. Warranty Policy Lifetime Warranty LIMITED LIFETIMEWARRANTY The Hearth & Home Technologieslimited Lifetime Warranty guaranteesthat the following componentswill work as designed for the lifetime of the stove or Hearth & Home Technologieswill repair or replace them.
R CONTACT INFORMATION: Hearth & Home Technologies 1445 North Highway Colville, WA 99114 Division of HNI INDUSTRIES www.quadrafire.com Please contact your Quadra-Fire dealer with any questions or concerns. For the number of your nearest Quadra-Fire dealer please call 1-800-926-4356 CAUTION Do NOT discard this manual. • Important operating and maintenance instructions included. • Read, understand and follow these instructions for safe installation and operation.