Breckwell P23FS - Operation; Proper Fuel; Pre-Start-Up Check; Building a Fire

3.0 OPERATION
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED
WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those 1/4”
or 5/16" in diameter and not over 1 “ long. Longer or thicker
pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights which prevents
proper pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than pellets
is not permitted. It will violate the building codes for which the
stove has been approved and will void all warranties. The
design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the
fire at a carefully prescribed rate.Any additional fuel introduced
by hand will not increase heat output, but may seriously impair
the stove’s performance by generating considerable smoke.
Do not bum wet pellets. The stove’s performance depends
heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands
which display these characteristics:
a. Excess Fines — “fines” is a term describing crushed pellets
or loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Pellets can
be screened before being placed in hopper to remove most
fines.
b. Binders — Some pellets are produced with materials to hold
them together, or bind them.
d. Push on/off switch to “ON” position. Make sure you don't push
switch beyond “ON” to “High Fan”. Blowers will come on. Set
fuel control knob to medium or high. Push “AUGER” button.
e. After auger begins feeding pellets, readjust damper (see
section 3.6)
NOTE: Auger will not begin feeding pellets until the firebox
reaches a preset temperature level (about 10-15 minutes).
3.32 Using an optional Hot Rod ™ automatic fire starter:
a. Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
b. Push on/off switch to on position.
c. Prime auger by pressing manual feed switch until pellets
start to drop in burn pot.
d. Set fuel control knob to “C” setting.
e. Open damper 'A' and press ’auger" button.
f. Fire should start within 5 minutes. When fire is well
established pull out damper V4“.
g. Wait 15 minutes, set fuel control and damper to desired
setting.
NOTE: In the event of power failure shut stove "off", wait 15
seconds and repeat startup procedure.
c. H igh ash content — Poor quality pellets will often create
smoke and dirty glass. They will create a need for more
frequent maintenance. You will have to empty the bum pot
and ash pan plus vacuum the entire system more often.
Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. National
Steelcrafters of Oregon, Inc. cannot accept responsibility
for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can
recommend a good quality pellet in your area.
| 3.2 PRE-START-UP CHECK]
Clean firebox of all residue ash. Remove imitation log set, if
in use. Then remove bum pot and dump ash, making sure no
air holes are blocked. Ash should be placed in a metal
container with lid. Replace burn pot. Clean door glass if
necessary ( a dry cloth is usually sufficient). Check fuel in
hopper and refill if necessary.
NOTE: Hopper capacity is approximately 50 lbs.
3.3 BUILDING A FIRE I
NOTE: During the first few fires, your stove will emit an odor
as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to
the metal. Maintaining smaller fires will minimize this. Avoid
placing items on stove top during this period as paint could be
affected.
3.31 Using Approved Fire Starter
a. Check to make sure power cord from stove is plugged in.
b. Push damper control rod (located on left side of stove) all
the way in.
c. Fill burn pot by hand or by pressing “MANUAL FEED' 1 switch
on control panel (see figure 1 2) to just below bottom row of
air holes. Add approved fire starter (see section 3.92j), light
and close door. Keep door tightly closed during operation.
3.4 PANEL CONTROLS
The blowers and automatic fuel supply (auger) are controlled
from a panel on the left side of the stove. The ON-OFF-HIGH
FAN switch turns the blowers on. The “AUGER” button
activates the automatic feed system. When the green light is
on, there is power to the auger circuit. The auger will not begin
feeding pellets until the firebox has warmed up to a preset
temperature. In case of a power outage lasting more than
three to six seconds, this button must be pushed to re-engage
the auger. There are four fuel feed settings. On "Low" the feed
rate is approximately 0.75 to 1.5 lbs. per hour. On "B" feed rate
is 2 to 2V4 lbs. per hour. On "C" feed rate is 3 to 3’/z lbs. per
hour. On "High” the feed rate is approximately 4.5 to 5.3 lbs.
per hour.
CAUTION: The “HIGH” setting is designed for temporary
use only. If used for extended periods, It can shorten the
life expectancy of the unit's com¬
ponents. Avoid use at this setting
for more than one or two hours at
a time.
The convection blower speed varies
directly with feed rate. The “High
Fan” switch overrides this variable
speed function. It will set the
convection blower speed to high at
any feed rate setting.
The "MANUAL FEED” switch allows
you to add fuel to the burn pot
automatically, CAUTION: Do not
use this control during normal
opera-tlon as It could smother
the fire and lead to a dangerous
condition (see section 3.92 a).
During normal operation, this switch
will be off.