SHERWOOD INDUSTRIES IS AN ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE COMPANY. THIS MANUAL IS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER. PLEASE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. VF 170B PELLET STOVE 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 Dimensions & Specifications......................................................................................................5 Rating Label Location...................................................................
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 (3.6 Amps), 60 hertz electrical outlet and also must be accessible. Ensure the polarity to the outlet, the unit will be plugged into, is correct as incorrect polarity can affect the unit’s operation.
Specifications Dimensions & Specifications: 213/4" (553mm) 157/8" (403mm) 281/4" (716mm) 223/8" (568mm) 25" (637mm) 263/4" (680mm) 233/4" (605mm) 263/8" (671mm) 417/8" (1063mm) 411/4" (1048mm) 27" (687mm) Figure 1: Dimensions of Maxx. Table 1: Maxx Specifications. Testing Standard ASTM 1509-04 Frequency 60 Hz Voltage 110 - 120 V Fuel type wood pellets - 6mm (¼”) dia. Current 3.
Specifications Rating Label: WHSerial No. / No. De Serié: Model / Modèle: ENVIRO MAXX A M J J A S O N VF 170 2008 2009 2010 CAUTION: To Start Stove: Press the ON / OFF button. If the auger needs to be primed, press the Manual Auger Feed button until fuel starts to drop into the Burn Pot. To Operate Stove: MANUAL MODE: When a fire has been established the stove settings are adjustable.
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: Back Wall 4" (10cm) 4" (10cm) 12" (30.5cm) l al W nt ce ja Side Wall Ad These dimensions are minimum clearances but it is recommended that you ensure sufficient room for servicing, routine cleaning and maintenance. Side wall to unit Back wall to unit Corner to unit Ceiling height 12 inches 4 inches 4 inches 90 inches (30.5 cm) (10 cm) (10 cm) (228.5 cm) Figure 4: VF170 Clearance to Combustibles. Hearth Shield Installation: 1.
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) 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. Outside Wall 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. 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 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. 3. Install ceiling thimble and secure the flashing as you go through the roof. 4.
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 be 3” (7.6 cm) away from a combustible wall. 2. Install the tee with clean out. 3. Install the pellet vent upward from there. When you reach the ceiling, make sure that the vent goes through the ceiling fire stop. Maintain a 3” (7.
Installation Hearth Mount Installation: Damper Removed or Fastened Open Mantel Minimum 200mm (8") from top of stove Clean-out Min 150mm (6") 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. 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 be set by a trained technician using magnehelic. 1. To install the optional slider damper rod remove the left cabinet side panel. Partially back out the two (2) T-20 Torx screws on the back of the each panel and the two (2) located on the front inside edge below the louvers and ash shelf. Pull the panel forward then remove and locate the slider damper plate.
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 Poor Quality Fuel – Insufficient energy in the fuel to produce enough heat to keep the stove burning 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 fuse on the circuit board. 3. The exhaust motor will not function normally. Open the access panels; check all connections against the wiring diagram.
Troubleshooting 7. The convection blower will not function normally. Clean all grill openings at the back and below unit . Check the Voltage across the blower wires, It should adjust with the heat output settings. If not contact your local dealer for service. 8. Ignitor- the pellets will not light. 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 pushing the burn pot back against the ignitor tube.
Wiring Diagram Brown Exhaust Temperature Sensor Brown Combustion Blower White Blue 120V Grounded Plug Red White Black Black Ignitor Ground Thermostat White Black 5 Amp Fuse Red Black Yellow White Blue Brown Brown Purple Grey Orange Orange Red Red 22 Connect Thermostat Here White Auger Motor Yellow Yellow White Purple High Limit Temperature Sensor Vacuum Switch Convection Blower
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 Description 120ºF (49ºC) Ceramic Fan Temp Sensor IEC Power Cord (115V) Window Channel Tape - 6ft (1.8m) High Limit Temp Sensor 200ºF (93ºC) Manual Reset Silicone Hose Slider Damper Rod with Knob Glass - Large (9” x 13” [229mm x 330mm]) 1” Knob Shoulder Bolt, Roller, & Nut (Set of 2) Pellet Stove Cleaning Brush Ash Pan Gasket - 10ft (3.0m) Door Gasket ¾” Firm Round X 80” - 7ft (2.
Parts List Reference # 24 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 24 Description Firebox Baffle Ash Pan Glass Retainer Inner Door (No Glass) Circuit Board Decal Control Panel with Decal Circuit Board with Thermostat Switch - 115V Ignitor Assembly Auger Motor - 3rpm 120V Auger Plate And Bushing (Assembly) Convection Blower Combustion Blower (Assembly) Burn Pot Burn Pot Liner 4” Exhaust - Starter Tube with Flange; 5” Long Combustion Blower Motor Mounting Gasket Circu
Parts Diagram - Components VF 170 - Components May 2008 3 28 29 14 39 10 32 12 9 16 1 31 30 38 34 8 33 2 25
Parts Diagram - Steel 43 37 6 4 17 21 15 22 23 11 18 19 42 13 51 41 20 24 35 May 2008 36 44 5 48 26 46 27 40 VF 170 - Steel Components 45 25 47 50 49 7 26
Warranty for VistaFlame Wood Products Sherwood Industries Ltd. (“Sherwood”) hereby warrants, subject to the terms and conditions herein set forth, this product against defects in material and workmanship during the specified warranty period starting from the date of original purchase at retail. In the event of a defect of material or workmanship during the specified warranty period, Sherwood reserves the right to make repairs or to assess the replacement of a defective product at Sherwood’s factory.
Installation Data Sheet The following information must be recorded by the installer for warranty purposes and future reference.
