Operating instructions

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EASYFIRE will automatically switch to 12 volt
provided you have the 12 volt battery option installed.
run the fan in the CLEAN OUT position with the door
open for approximately one minute or until ash is no
longer being picked up by the fan. Remember, you must
always check the clean out cap on the tee after utilizing
the CLEAN OUT feature.
4. Keeping the Glass Clean: If soot deposits accumulate
on the glass, clean with window glass cleaner and a
paper towel when the glass is cold.
5. Polishing the Gold and Nickel: All chrome and gold
plating used on the EASYFIRE heater can be cleaned
with a soft cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
6. Cleaning & Polishing Gold and Nickel Plated Parts:
Gold and Nickel is a soft metal and therefore a fragile
surface. Prior to the first burn it is important to use
W index or comparable product and a soft clean cloth to
wipe any marks off all gold surfaces or the heat will
cause the marks to remain in the surface permanently.
Always clean the gold surface when the heater is COOL.
7. Door glass replacement: Should the door glass
become broken it may be replaced by scraping the sealer
from around the outer edge of the glass. Carefully pry
glass from door frame then clean all sealer from frame.
Obtain a replacement glass from your local dealer and
attach glass to door using High Temperature Silicon
Sealer (min. 400 ° F). Apply sealer to all four corners of
the glass and set glass into frame. Apply sealer to mating
edge of glass and frame. Allow two hours dry time before
installing door onto heater. Note: Replace with Corning
Pyro-Ceramic Glass only. Refer to parts list for
specifications.
Troubleshooting Guide
The following scenarios are provided in order to help you
locate a difficulty if the heater performs in a manner which
would seem to indicate a malfunction:
l. Problem: I loaded the heater for start-up, pressed the
button and pellets started but the fire didn't keep going.
Solution: Remember that the timer on start up runs
about 10 minutes and if the heater has not heated up
enough to deactivate the timer you will have to start over
by pressing the button to off and then back to MEDIUM
or HIGH.
2. Problem: The heater was lit and burning properly, then
suddenly it stopped feeding pellets.
Solution: a) The thermostat setting is to low and the has
called for the stove to shut down. b) Check pellet supply
in hopper. If empty, fill and follow start-up procedure as
outlined in the beginning of this manual. c) Occasionally,
a foreign object, debris or an excessive amount of saw-
dust can enter the feed mechanism and jam the feed
chute. If this happens, you must empty the hopper and
check the feed chute to see what is causing the jam.
Remove any foreign material or object and re-start the
heater. CAUTION: Keep fingers and hands clear of feed
mechanism when heater is on.
3. Problem: The fire was burning well and then it began to
overfeed pellets and started backing up into the pellet
feed chute, smothering the fire.
Solution: W hen the pellets are overfeeding, it usually
means that the air flow has been reduced. Check the Fire
Pot air intake holes to be sure they are clear. Check to
see if Fire Pot was properly seated in pot tray. Check to
see if the manifold may have filled with Fly-ash. If you
use a low grade pellet, and clinkers (fused ash and dirt)
form in the bottom of the Fire Pot, it will choke the air
intake (you might consider changing the brand of pellets
to one that burns cleaner). You must let the fire go out
before removing and cleaning the Fire Pot.
Never vacuum out the heater when the heater is in
operation! The hot ashes can lodge in your vacuum
cleaner and cause a fire!
You must clean the manifold regularly in order to insure a
good air to fuel ratio, thus allowing the heater to "breathe"
properly. You must also check the vent pipe and tee to see
that they are not clogged and full of ash.
4. Problem: Heater was burning well and then soot began
forming on the glass door.
Solution: Black soot forming on the glass door means
that the combustion is not right and the heater needs a
good clean out. Some brands of pellets burn much richer
than others and you might have to change brands of
pellets and/or have the air/fuel settings re-adjusted by
your dealer. It is normal to have the glass cloud up after
several hours of burning but it should wipe off with a
good window cleaner. If the glass turns black quickly,
then the heater needs a good clean out.
5. Problem: We had a power failure and the heater
emitted smoke for about five minutes.
Solution: If the heater emits smoke during a power
failure, and you have frequent power failures then we
suggest you purchase the battery back-up system. If the
vent pipe is installed according to these instructions the
smoke will syphon out of the pipe in most instances.
6. Problem: After several weeks of outstanding perfor-
mance, the heater suddenly stopped and the red light
under the control button came on. This light is the Hi
Temp/Flue Indicator Light.
Solution: The Hi-Temp/Flue Indicator light indicates that
Fly-ash has built up in the exhaust system and/or there is
a restriction in the exhaust/flue system. Check the pipe
system for excessive ash and clogging, particularly the
vent cap. Remove the clean out cap on the tee and
make sure that ash has not blocked the exhaust air flow.
This automatic shut down in case of flue clogging is a
safety feature and if the shut down occurs it means you
have a problem and should consult a service technician
and/or clean your pipe and heater thoroughly. If you feel
the Fly-ash build up is excessive, we suggest that you try
another brand. In moist climates the pellets and Fly-ash
can actually absorb moisture from the air and create
creosote and a severe clogging problem. Keep this in
mind when you store and handle your pellets. The heater
warranty does not cover the quality of the fuels used or
the way they may be handled either before or after you've
purchased them.
7. Problem: I turned off the switch and the heater kept
running.
Solution: This is normal. The exhaust blower will keep
running until it cools down and then it will automatically
turn off. This can vary by the temperature the exhaust
has reached and the temperature of the cooling air.