Even Embers HTR1085AS

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Overview

Function Description
Usage Features
Maintenance Features

The Even Embers Pellet Heater, model HTR1085AS, is an outdoor-use-only appliance designed to provide warmth through the combustion of wood pellets. This owner's manual emphasizes safety, proper operation, and maintenance to ensure a safe and effective user experience.

Function Description:

The pellet heater operates by burning wood pellets in a firepot, generating heat that radiates outwards. It features a hopper for pellet storage, a heat adjustment lever to control the burn rate, and a chimney system for exhaust. The design includes a door for access to the firepot and an ash tray for convenient ash removal. The appliance is intended for outdoor use only, providing ambient heat in open-air environments. It is crucial to understand that this is a fuel-burning appliance, and as such, it produces carbon monoxide, a colorless and odorless gas that can be hazardous. Therefore, strict adherence to the outdoor-use-only warning is paramount. The heater is not designed for indoor heating, commercial use, or use on boats or recreation vehicles.

Usage Features:

The operation of the Even Embers Pellet Heater involves a series of steps, starting with an initial "breaking-in" process to cure the paint on the unit. This initial firing requires the heat adjustment lever to be set to "LOW" to prevent damage from excessively high temperatures. After this initial burn and cooling, the heater can be used for regular operation.

To start the heater, the shut-off lever inside the pellet hopper must first be pushed down to close the pellet flow. The hopper is then filled with wood pellets (cooking grade or heating grade). Once filled, the door is opened to ensure the heat baffle is centered around the firepot. The shut-off lever is then pulled up and locked in place, allowing pellets to fall into the firepot. A small amount of lighter fluid or gel is applied to the pellets and ignited with a butane lighter or match, after which the door is closed. Once the pellets have caught fire, typically after about 5 minutes, the heat adjustment lever can be set to either "High" or "Low" to control the heat output. It is important to keep the door closed during operation to maintain proper draft and efficient pellet burning.

The heater's design includes an ash cleanout handle, which should be operated occasionally to allow ash to drop into the ash tray, preventing buildup that could impede performance. After several hours of use, excess pellets may accumulate at the bottom of the chute. The manual advises opening the door and using a rake tool to pull these pellets towards the front of the heater to ensure maximum heat output.

Safety is a critical aspect of using this heater. Users are warned against touching the heater during use due to high surface temperatures and are advised to use handles or knobs. Children and pets should be supervised at all times when the heater is lit. The appliance should never be left unattended while in operation, and it should not be moved when in use. Furthermore, it is essential to keep all combustible materials at least 36 inches (66 cm) away from the heater at all times and to avoid using it under any overhangs or near combustible structures. The heater should always be placed on a level, non-combustible surface and is explicitly not for use on wood decks. A fire extinguisher should be kept on hand.

Maintenance Features:

Proper care and maintenance are essential for the longevity and safe operation of the Even Embers Pellet Heater. One key maintenance task is the removal of wood pellets from the hopper if the heater will not be used for an extended period. This prevents moisture/humidity from making the pellets soggy, which can clog the firepot and pellet chute.

Ashes must be disposed of properly. They should be placed in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid and stored on a non-combustible surface, well away from all combustible materials, until thoroughly cooled before final disposal.

To protect the heater from excessive rust, it should be kept clean and covered when not in use. Both the inside and outside surfaces of the heater should be cleaned by wiping with a damp cloth. Rust spots on the interior surface can be buffed, cleaned, and sprayed with high-temperature paint. Soot buildup on the glass can be easily wiped off.

Periodically, depending on usage, the firepot and baffle should be removed to clean ash from in and around the firepot. A shop-vac is recommended for this task, but it is crucial to ensure the heater is completely cold before starting this procedure.

For peak performance, the heater should undergo checks at least twice per year or after extended periods of storage. All hardware, including nuts, bolts, and screws, should be tightened at least twice per year. Users are advised to wear protective gloves during maintenance, as some parts may have sharp edges.

Before storing the heater, all surfaces should be cleaned. If storing outdoors, the heater should be covered to protect it from weather elements. Special care must be taken to prevent water from entering the pellet hopper during rainy seasons, as wet wood pellets expand significantly and can jam the hopper and chute. The appliance must be kept free and clear of combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids at all times.