SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. PELLET STOVE VF-55-FS TECHNICAL MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THIS PELLET-BURNING ROOM HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. Contact your building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
Table of Contents Safety Warnings & Recommendations...............................................................................................3 Specifications.................................................................................................................................5 Rating Label & Location............................................................................................................5 Dimensions............................................................................
Safety Warnings & Recommendations * This manual is designed for the technician in conjunction with the owner’s manual. * Please read this entire Technical Manual before installing or operating your Vista Flame Pellet Stove. Failure to follow these instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Any unauthorized modification of the appliance or use of replacement parts not recommended by the manufacturer is prohibited.
Safety Warnings & Recommendations ELECTRICAL: The use of a surge protected power bar is recommended. The unit must be grounded. The grounded electrical cord should be connected to a standard 110-120 volts (4.2 Amps), 60 hertz electrical outlet and also must be accessible. If this power cord should become damaged, a replacement power cord must be purchased from the manufacturer or a qualified Vista Flame dealer.
Serial No. / No. De Serié: L'APPAREIL EST CHAUD LORSQU'IL FONCTIONNE. NE PAS TOUCHER. GARDER LES ENFANTS, LES VÊTEMENTS ET LES MEUBLES ÉLOIGNÉS DE MANUFACTURED BY / FABRIQUE PAR: SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES LTD. L'APPAREIL EN MARCHE. UN CONTACT AVEC CELUI-CI VICTORIA BC CANADA POURRAIT RÉSULTER EN DES BRÛLURES. VEUILLEZ VOIR LA PLAQUE DU FABRICANT ET LES INSTRUCTIONS. Certified for use in Canada & USA Certifié pour installation au Canada et aux Etats-Unis.
Specifications DIMENSIONS: 251/4" (641mm) 1615/16" (431mm) 293/4" (756mm) 2513/16" (656mm) 235/8" (601mm) 369/16" (928mm) 1113/16" (301mm) SPECIFICATIONS: Figure 2: Dimensions of VF-55-FS. Input rating when using: Wood Pellets/Corn - 55,000BTU (16.1KW•hr) & Wheat/Barley - 53,000BTU (15.5KW•hr). Table 1: VF-55-FS Specifications. Description Residential Pellet Heater Fuel type 6mm (1⁄4”) dia. Pellets - wood, corn, wheat, & barley* Voltage 110 - 120 V Current 4.
Installation DECIDING WHERE TO LOCATE YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE: 1. Do not install the stove in a bedroom or room where people sleep in. 2. Locate the stove in a large and open room that is centrally located in the house. This will optimize heat circulation. 3. Check clearances to combustibles and for the least amount of interference to house framing, plumbing, wiring, etc. 4. You can vent the stove with approved pipe through an exterior wall behind the unit or pass it through the ceiling and roof.
Installation CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES: These dimensions are minimum clearances but it is recommended that you ensure sufficient room for servicing, routine cleaning and maintenance. Back Wall A dj ac 3" (7.6cm) 3" (7.6cm) l Side Wall al tW en 12" (30.5cm) Side wall to unit Back wall to unit Corner to unit Ceiling height 12 inches 3 inches 3 inches 60 inches (30.
Installation VENT TERMINATION REQUIREMENTS: IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOUR PELLET STOVE BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER/INSTALLER. Table 2: Use in conjunction with Figure 7 for allowable exterior vent termination locations. Letter Minimum Clearance A 24 in (61 cm) Description B 48 in (122 cm) Beside/below any door or window that may be opened. (18” (46 cm) if outside fresh air installed.) C 12 in (30 cm) Above any door or window that may be opened. (9” (23 cm) if outside fresh air installed.
Installation OUTSIDE FRESH-AIR CONNECTION: This Heater must have adequate air for proper combustion in the room that it is installed. A Fresh-air intake is strongly recommended for all installations. Failure to install intake air may result in improper combustion as well as the unit smoking during power failures. The inlet to the intake must be below and a minimum of 12” (30cm) away from the unit exhaust outlet.
Installation MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION: ● Secure the heater to the floor using the four (4) holes in the pedestal. ● Ensure the unit is electrically grounded to the chassis of your home (permanently). ● Do not install in a room people sleep in. ● Outside fresh air is mandatory. Secure outside air connections directly to fresh air intake pipe and secure with three (3) screws evenly spaced. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, WALL AND CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED.
Installation HORIZONTAL EXHAUST THROUGH WALL INSTALLATION: 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 8. The pipe must extend at least 12” (30 cm) away from the building. If necessary, bring another length of pipe 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 if required by vent manufacturer. 9. Install a vertical pipe, or if all requirements for direct venting are met, install vent termination. The stainless steel cap termination manufactured by the vent manufacturer is recommended.
Installation RECOMMENDED - THROUGH WALL WITH VERTICAL RISE AND HORIZONTAL TERMINATION INSTALLATION: Termination cap 90°elbow Wall framing A 45° down elbow with a screen may be used in place of the termination cap (or stainless steel termination hood). Vertical section of vent pipe Wall strap Horizontal frame for thimble Clean out tee Wall thimble Figure 14: Venting horizontally with rise.
Installation OUTSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS: To accomplish an outside vertical pipe installation, follow the “HORIZONTAL EXHAUST THROUGH WALL INSTALLATIONS” section and then finish it by performing the following (refer to Figure 16). 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. All joints in the exhaust venting system must be fastened with at least three (3) screws. 3.
Installation INSIDE VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS: 1. Place the unit on the hearth pad if a hearth pad is to be used (or on solid material if installed on a carpeted surface) and space the unit in a manner so when the pellet vent is installed vertically, it will meet the minimum clearance from a combustible wall stated by the vent manufacturer. 2. Install the tee with clean out. 3. Install the pellet vent upward from tee. When you reach the ceiling, make sure that the vent goes through a ceiling fire stop.
Installation HEARTH MOUNT INSTALLATION: Damper Removed or Fastened Open Mantel Minimum (8") 200mm from top of stove Clean-out tee 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") 150mm Floor Protection Masonry Fireplace Combustible Floor Figure 18: Hearth Mount - Side View. Rain Cap Seal Plate 1. Lock fireplace damper in the open position. 2.
Installation SLIDER/DAMPER SET-UP: This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove. The slider damper should only be adjusted if the desired flame setting could not be achieved using the Circuit Boards Air Trim Button. Convection Fan Slider Damper Slider Damper Set Screw with 5/16" Hex Head Exhaust Sensor & Removable Plate Exhaust Channel Note: The combustion blower, side panel, & back grill are removed for clarity. Figure 20: Slider/Damper Plate & Rod in Unit. Figure 21: Efficient Flame.
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. WHAT TO DO IF: 1. The stove will not start. 2. The stove will not operate when hot. 3. The exhaust blower will not function normally. 4. Light # 3 on Heat output bar flashing. 5.
Troubleshooting • • Exhaust Temperature Sensor failure. Bypass sensor located on Exhaust Blower, if stove now operates properly, the unit may require cleaning or a new sensor. Contact your local dealer for service. Check the agitator to make sure it is turning properly 3. The exhaust motor will not function normally. • Check the line fuse to see if it has blown. • Open the access panels; check all connections against the wiring diagram.
Troubleshooting 8. Ignitor - the pellets will not light. • Check the line fuse to see if it has blown. NOTE: The ignitor should be bright orange in color. • Everything else in the stove operates but the ignitor will not light the pellets. • Make sure the burn pot liner is up tight and square to the ignitor tube by pulling the ignitor tube out towards the liner. • Check to see if the exhaust blower is operating. If not, contact your local dealer for service. 9.
Wiring Diagram Red Combustion Blower Black Black Blue 2µF Capacitor Brown Brown Blue Blue Black White Red White Green Ground 120V Ground Plug Red White Thermostat Exhaust Temperature Sensor Air Pump Ignitor Ground Green White Black 5 Amp Blue/Yellow Black Connect Thermostat Here 22 White White Yellow Red Yellow Purple Blue Brown Brown White Purple White Grey Grey Grey Grey Orange Orange Orange Orange Agitator Motor Auger Motor Convection Blower Vacuum Switch High Limit Temp
Parts List Reference # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Description Log Set Pellet Stove Thermostat Tinted-Mirrored Glass Hopper Extension Kit Wooden Handle Assembly Refractory Brick Liner Circuit Board Fuse Panel 4 Amp Fuse 2 Amp Fuse Hopper Switch High Limit Temp Sensor 200°F (93°C) Manual Reset 120°F (49°C) Ceramic Fan Temp Sensor 5⁄8” I.D.
Parts List Reference # 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 24 Description Drive Chain 1⁄4” Spring Pin Agitator Bushing Left Side Lower Ash Pan Door Complete Glass Only 14.88” X 11.36” Glass Retainer Burn Pot Scraper Tool Door And Ash Door Gasket 9/16 Firm -10’ (3.05m) Ash Pan Pedestal Base Cabinet Side Left Pedestal & Ash Pan Gasket 10’ (3.
16 17 1 2 18 3 4 19 5 6 20 7 21 8 22 9 23 10 11 24 14 12 13 15 25 26 27 Parts Diagram - Components 25
Parts Diagram - Steel 58 38 37 57 56 39 35 40 36 34 41 42 33 43 32 44 31 45 46 49 30 29 50 28 47 48 51 52 53 54 55 26
Warranty Sherwood Industries Ltd. is the manufacturer of the Vista Flame line of heating products. At Sherwood Industries, our commitment to the highest level of quality and customer service is the most important thing we do. Each Vista Flame stove is built on a tradition of using only the finest materials and is backed by our Exclusive Lifetime Limited Warranty to the original purchaser. With Enviro, you’re not just buying a stove, you’re buying a company with years of unequalled performance and quality.
Warranty Exclusions and Limitations: 1. This Warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plating or paint. 2. This Warranty excludes wear and tear or breakage caused by cleaning, moving or service on log set. 3. A qualified installer must install this stove or fireplace. This Limited Warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship only if the product has been installed in accordance with local building and fire codes; in their absence, refer to the owner’s manual.
Warranty 17. Damage to plated surfaces caused by fingerprints, scratches, melted items, or other external scores and residues left on the plated surfaces from the use of abrasive cleaners or polishes is not covered in this warranty. 18. The Limited Warranty does not cover tarnish, discoloration or wear on the plated surfaces. 19. The paint on the Metal Brick Liner may peel. This is due to the extreme conditions applied to the paint during normal usage. It is not a flaw and is not covered under warranty. 20.
Installation Data Sheet The following information must be recorded by the installer for warranty purposes and future reference.
