Installation, Operating and MaintenanceInstructions

No. 100 Bixby Biomass-fired Room Heater

WARNING! Please read this entire manual before installation and use of the BixbyBiomass-fired Room Heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in propertydamage, bodily injury or even death. Contact local building officials, fire officials or theauthority having jurisdiction about restrictions, permits and installation inspectionrequirements in your area. Save these instructions for future reference!

P/N 200530Revision A

Table of Contents:Page

Safety Label ..................................................................................................................................3

Specifications ................................................................................................................................4

Planning the Installation ...............................................................................................................5

Performing the Installation ...........................................................................................................5

Venting Installation and Instructions ............................................................................................6

Biomass Fuels ..............................................................................................................................10

Operating Instructions..................................................................................................................10

Flashing Indicator Light System..................................................................................................11

Maintenance and Cleaning Instructions.......................................................................................13

Troubleshooting Procedures.........................................................................................................16

Wiring Diagram ...........................................................................................................................18

Warranty Information...................................................................................................................19

Warranty Registration Card.......................................................................................................Insert

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2002 2003 2004 Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.Date of Manufacture

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyExempt from EPA certification under 40 CFR 60.531.

See owner's manual for particulate information.

Corn, wood or biomass pellet burning room heater. (Also for use in mobile homes)

Install and use only in accordance withmanufacturerís installation and operatinginstructions. Contact local building officials,fire officials, or the authority havingjurisdiction about restrictions, permits, andinspection requirements in your area.Refer to manufacturerís instructions andlocal codes for precautions required forpassing chimney through a combustiblewall or ceiling. Inspect and clean ventsystem frequently in accordance withmanufacturerís instructions.Do not install a flue damper in the exhaustventing system of this unit. Do not connectthis unit to a chimney serving anotherappliance.Install vent at clearances specified by thevent manufacturer.For use with only corn kernels, wood pelletfuel or pelletized biomass.

Electrical Rating:115 VAC, 60 HZ, Start 6.0 AMPS,Run 2.0 AMPSRoute power cord away from unit.DANGER: Risk of electrical shock.Disconnect power supply before servicing.Input Rating: 4.4lb/hr wood pellets.To start, press the unit's "ON" button, andthe stove will light automatically.To shut down, press the unit's "OFF"button, and the stove enters a cool downperiod, and then shuts down completely.For further instructions and thermostatoperation, refer to the owner's manual.Keep viewing door and ash removal drawertightly closed during operation.Only use the ëBIXBYî 3î inside diameterand 5î outside diameter dual pipe directvent system.

Minimum Clearance to Combustible Materials

Use a non-combustible floor protector extending under unit 3î/76mm to each side of unit (or less ifinstalled at closer clearances) and 6î/150mm in front of stove door.

200740 (IGN)

Manufactured ByBixby Energy Systems, Inc.

14295 James RoadRogers, MN 55374

763-428-1806763-428-7903 Fax Number

www.bixbyenergy.comSerial No.

Alcove Dimensions (Rear Vent Only):Minimum Height - 42" (1065mm), Minimum Width - 32" (815mm), Maximum Depth - 24" (610mm)

Room Heater (Model #100)

B

B

C

C

B

A/B

C2 in/50mm

D12 in/305mm

Alcove Installation Clearances(Rear Vent Only)

Serial #

Tested to: ASTM E1509, ULC C1482

C

A10.5 in/267mm

B2 in/50mm

B

D 3"(78mm)

3"(78mm)

6" (150mm)A

B

Freestanding Installation Clearances

Specifications:

Fuel: Multi-fuel System:"BIXBY" certified shelled cornWood Pellets"BIXBY" certified Blue or Green Biomass pellets

Input Rating: 4.4 Lb./Hr. Wood Pellets5.5 Lb./Hr. Shelled Corn

Heating Area: Varies depending upon floor plan, heat loss, geographic location, heaterventing configuration and climate.

Installation: Install in accordance with "BIXBY" instructions and local building codes.(see 5 thru 9)

Shipping Weight: 380 pounds

Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 HZ., 15 amp Service

Dimensions: Height = 33'' (838 mm)Width = 28'' (711 mm)Depth = 30'' (762 mm)

Fuel Hopper Capacity: 2.4 cu. ft. (106 lbs. shelled corn)

The Bixby Model #100 Room heater was emissions tested by Omni-Test Laboratories, Inc. ofBeaverton, Oregon. The tests were conducted per the USA Environmental Protection Agencytest methods 28A and 5G for particulate emissions. The Bixby Model #100 is qualified to beexempt under 40 CFR 60.531, therefore the results have not been submitted for certification.The results are as follows:

Category 1 (low burn) 2.3 grams per hour (.081 ounces)Category 2 (medium low burn) 2.0 grams per hour (.070 ounces)Category 3 (medium high burn) 2.42 grams per hour (.085 ounces)Category 4 (high burn) 2.21 grams per hour (.077 ounces)

Overall weighted average 2.25 grams per hour (.079 ounces)

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Planning the Installation:

The Bixby Energy Systems No. 100 unit is intended for use in buildings, manufactured homes or formobile home installation (see page 6 for mobile home installation instructions). CAUTION: The BixbyRoom Heater should not be installed at a location where it could come in contact with curtains,drapes, walls, carpeting or other combustible surfaces. The Bixby Room Heater must not beinstalled in a sleeping room. When choosing a location, proximity to an electrical outlet and the bestlocation for the venting outlet and its connecting piping should be considered. CAUTION: This BixbyRoom Heater must be installed only by an authorized dealer, and/or by individuals who are tech-nically qualified and versed in any local codes or regulations that may apply to installation andapplication of heating equipment of this type. Clearances specified in this manual are minimumand any reduction must be approved by the regulatory authority.

When the Bixby Accessory Stove Mat is to be used, place it at the desired location. To assure safeoperation, it is absolutely essential that a floor protective device of metal or other non-combustiblematerial be in place beneath the Bixby Room Heater. Note drawing below to determine dimen-sions from the edge of the heater.

Performing the Installation:The unit is shipped completely assembled. It is enclosed in protective packaging material, and attachedto a shipping pallet. A shop cart or other suitable material handling device (minimum capacity of 350lbs.) will be needed to transport the Bixby Room Heater to its desired location. To bring the BixbyRoom Heater into the room chosen, a door opening of at least 2' 8''/79.80cm will be needed.Appropriate tools will be needed to connect the venting pipes and fittings, as well as a hole-cuttingdevice for venting the piping to the outside. Venting materials (specifically intended for pellet or bio-mass application) are available from Bixby Energy Systems, Inc. See owners manual and vent

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G = 3"(76mm)H = 6"(152mm)

G G

H

H

Non-combustible floor protector extending underunit 3" (76mm) to each side of unit (or less ifinstalled at closer clearances) and 6" (152 mm) infront of stove door.

manufacturer instructions for installing the venting components.

Performing the installation (Contíd):

IMPORTANT: Proper material handling equipment must be available to safely transport and position theBixby Room Heater.

1. Remove the protecting packaging, using appropriate tools, and detach the unit from its shipping pallet.

2. Using a suitable transporting device, move the unit to the desired location, centering it on the Bixby AccessoryStove Mat or an alternate protective plate. Care should be taken not to mar the Stove Mat, we suggest placing pro-tective material under the Bixby Room Heater when positioning it.

3. Level the unit by adjusting the height of its legs. Leveling the unit is required to maintain consistency of the burn.

Mobile Home InstallationWARNING; DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.CAUTION; The structural integrity of the mobile home floor, walls and ceiling/roof must bemaintained (ie Do not cut through floor joists, wall studs, ceiling trusses, etc.)

1. A Bixby direct-vent system must be used to provide an outside air inlet for combustion air and must be unrestricted.2. The stove must be secured to the mobile home by bolting it to the floor (using lag bolts). 3. The stove must be grounded with #8 copper grounding wire or equivalent, terminated at each end with an NEC

approved grounding device.4. Refer to pages 7 and 8 for typical horizontal or vertical mobile home venting installation.5. Refer to clearances to combustibles section on pages 7 and 8 for distances to combustibles and appropriate chimney

systems.6. Seal all wall and floor inlets to prevent air or moisture penetration. Check periodically to ensure inlet is free of

obstruction, such as snow and ice.7. Installation should be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and safety Standard (HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24.

Venting Installation and Instructions:Instructions provided by the venting materials manufacturer should be followed, and all local codes and fire regula-tions and ordinances must be observed. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES BETWEEN VENT PIPING ANDCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACES AS SPECIFIED BY THE VENT MANUFACTURER. See the vent manufacturerísinstructions supplied with the venting material, or consult vent manufacturerís website.

The No. 0100 is designed for use with "BIXBY" direct-vent system or 3'' (76mm) diameter type "L" or "PL"venting system for the chimney and its connector. CAUTION: Type B gas vent, dryer vent, aluminum orPVC (plastic) piping must not be used for venting the Bixby Room Heater under any circumstances!

CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THISUNIT. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY FLUE SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

The Bixby Room Heater may be vented either vertically or with a horizontal direct vent. Join pipes together with atleast three sheet metal screws spaced around the circumference. Secure the pipes to the starter collar on theback panel of the Bixby Room Heater in the same fashion. All 3'' dia. inside joints must be sealed with hightemperature (500°F/260°C) silicone sealant, (consult the following illustrations). Consult installation instructionsprovided with the unit for further instructions.

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Vent outlet considerations:Where passage through a wall, or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shallconform to CAN/CSA-B365.

The vent must not connect to any air distribution duct or system, or exhaust into an enclosed or semi-enclosed area, but directly to the outside. Termination in a garage, attic, crawl space or other location inwhich fumes can build up must be avoided. The installation with the vent extending vertically throughthe roof of the building must have the proper termination cap installed.

In a horizontal venting application, if the vent terminates near ground level, be sure it exhausts at least12'' (305mm) from the ground surface, and not near a combustible surface, grass, plants or shrubs. Theexposed surface at this distance must be rock, dirt, concrete, etc. The termination point must be at least2' (610mm) from any combustible material (nearby structures, fences, roof overhangs, shrubs, etc.). Italso must exit at least 7' (2.1m) from any walkway; 2' (.61 m) from any adjacent building; not less than3' (.91m) above any forced air inlet located within 10' (3m); and not less than 4' (1.2m) below, 4' (1.2m)horizontally from or 1' (304mm) above any door, window or air inlet into any building. The horizontalventing system must have the proper termination cap installed.

NOTE: It is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector be installed to ensure protection from thehazards of carbon monoxide. It is also recommended that a smoke detector be installed for early warn-ing in case of fire.

Venting System Installation Options:

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2"(51mm)

12''(305mm)

minimum

minimum

Insulating hearth pad

Wall thimble

Horizontalcap

Horizontal (Straight)

2"(51mm)minimum

2"(51mm)minimum

12"(305mm)minimum

Optionaldirection

12"(105mm)minimum

Wall thimble

Horizontal (45 Degree)

8

Wall Thimble

Elbow

Keep AtticInsulation AwayFrom Pipe

Keep AtticInsulation AwayFrom Pipe

Vertical (Through Wall)Vertical

Masonry Masonry (Alternate)

Flashing

24" Minimum(609 mm)

(152 mm)

(51 mm)

(216 mm)

2"Min.

(51 mm)

2"Min.

Rain Cap

6" Min.

8 1/2" Min.Non Combustible Hearth Pad

Non Combustible Hearth Pad

Wall Thimble

Rain Cap

Non-combustible hearth pad

Airtightcleanout door

Airtightcleanout door

Sheathing

2" (51mm) minimum

1" (25mm) clearance

1" (25mm) clearancewith firestop

Flashing

Concrete cap

Non-combustible hearth pad

Elbow

Wall Thimble

Support BracketEvery 4 Feet (1219 mm)

1" (25mm) clearancewith firestop

Flashing

1" (25mm) clearance

Concrete capFireclay flue liner with airspace

Fireclay flue liner with airspace

Sheathing

2" (51mm) minimum

24" Minimum(609 mm)

(152 mm)6" Min.

(152 mm)6" Min.

(152 mm)6" Min.

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Installation in an Alcove

42" MIN

.(1066 m

m)

2" MIN.(51 mm)

SIDES & REAR

ALCOVE CLEARANCE RECOMMENDATIONS(Rear vent installation only)

12" Min.(305mm)

2" Min.(51 mm)

2" Min.(51 mm)

10 1/2" (267 mm)

2" Min.(51 mm)

2" Min.(51 mm)

Freestanding Installation Clearance

Fuel for the Bixby Biomass-fired Room Heater:It is strongly recommended that only Dry Shelled Corn, W ood Pellets, or Bixby Certified Corn or Biomass PelletFuel be used in this stove. When using Dry Shelled Corn, it is better to use as clean a corn as possible withmoisture level around 14% or less. Use Wood Pellets made for use in Pellet stoves.The desirable properties of this fuel arelisted on its bag. Bixby Certified Corn & Bixby Certified Biomass Fuel Pellets are available from your AuthorizedBixby Dealer.

Caution should be used in using unclean or high moisture corn. Corn that is unclean can produce undesirabledeposits and excessive ash in your stove and heating efficiency can be dramatically affected. Corn of more than14% could generate mold as well.Use of unsuitable fuel may harm the Bixby Room Heater and could void itswarranty.

The Bixby Model 100 Room Heater is specifically designed for Dry Shelled Corn, Wood Pellets, BixbyCertified Corn & Bixby Certified Biomass Fuel Pellets (Up to 8,700 BTU's per pound). High-grade woodpellets may be used, but cleaning of Bixby Room Heater and venting components may be required more frequentlydue to excess ash resulting from fuel contamination from pitch and other impurities in the wood.

CAUTION: Do not burn garbage, or flammable fluids such as gasoline, naptha or engine oil in your BixbyRoom heater. Store any fuel away from your heater.

Operation of the Bixby Room Heater:NOTE: It is recommended that all plated surfaces of the Bixby Room heater be cleaned with a mild glasscleaner before initial startup.1. Open the Fuel Hopper Door on the top of the Bixby Room Heater and fill the hopper with Bixby Certified

Corn or Biomass Pellet Fuel, or an approved alternative. The capacity of the fuel hopper is approximately100 lbs.

CAUTION: Operate the Bixby Room Heater only with the Fuel Hopper Door closed. Failure to do somay result in emission of products of combustion from the Fuel Hopper under certain conditions. Do notoverfill or extend this hopper.

2. Plug in the Bixby Room Heaterís grounded, 3-prong power cord. A grounded 115 volt, 60 Hz, 15amp power supply is required. Do not use extension cords. The furnished power cord must beplugged directly into a suitable outlet. Route power cord away from the Bixby Room Heater.

NOTE: Use of a surge protector is recommended but not required for heater operation.

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Operation of the Bixby Room Heater (Cont'd):3. Manual Operation: Press the "On" button on the Control Panel, and press the up/down arrows to adjust the

Comfort Control to bring heat output to the desired level (the "Up" arrow increases the heat output, the "Down"arrow decreases it). The first time the Bixby Room heater is used, or in cases when fuel in the hopper has beencompletely expended, sufficient fuel may not have been supplied to allow the unit to start properly. If this happens,press the "On" button to restart the unit after fuel begins feeding into pot.

3a. Optional Thermostat Operation: This option is not provided directly from the factory, but can be purchased fromyour dealer or the Bixby website. All installation and operation instructions will be supplied with the thermostat.

3b. Manual Igniting Information: To manually ignite the Bixby Heater, press the "On" button on the control paneland open the burner door. Fuel will start feeding for approximately 2 minutes. Ignite the fuel in the burn pot with atorch and maintain a flame for approximately 3 to 4 minutes. Shut the burner door and verify that the flame issustained. Wood pellets and starter gel may help if there is difficulty in manual starting.

Flashing Indicator Light SystemThe 8 heat level indicator lights on the Bixby Heater are also designed to act as potential problem indicators.Whenever one of these lights begins to flash, consult the chart below for reason and recommended solution.

Light #1 Power failure during stove operation: Push the "Off" button and then the "On" button to restart.Light #2 Operating temperature not reached: Push the "Off" button and then the "On" button to restart.

Hopper out of fuel.Light #3 Exhaust system or hopper area is overheating: Contact your Bixby Dealer.Light #4 Stove door is ajar or exhaust fan not functioning: Make sure the door is tightly

closed. Contact your Bixby Dealer if problem continues.Light #5 Ash bin drawer is ajar: Make sure the ash drawer is tightly closed.Light #6 Igniter failure: See operating instructions for manual ignition. Contact your Bixby

Dealer for service.Light #7 Upper fire pot mechanical malfunction: Push the "Off" button and then the "On" button to restart.Light #8 Lower fire pot mechanical malfunction: Push the "Off" button and then the "On" button to restart.

Note: A quick ash dump and restart can be selected during the cool down period or when any flashing lights appearby pressing the "Off" button and then the "On" button. This does not apply for exhaust or over temperature LED#3.

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Operation of the Bixby Room Heater (Contíd):4. Normally, the fuel will ignite within three minutes, and full flame stability will be achieved within twenty

minutes. Heat production will then begin to reach the desired comfort level. If ignition does not takeplacewithin this time and there is fuel in the burning area, press the "Off" button and then the "On" buttonto restart the unit.

CAUTION: FRONT SURFACES OF THE BIXBY ROOM HEATER WILL BE HOTWHEN THE UNIT IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH, AND KEEP CHILDRENAND CLOTHING AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. KEEP FUR-NISHINGS AND OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 2 FT. (610mm)DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE BIXBY ROOM HEATER.

5. To shut down the Bixby Room heater, press the "Off" switch on the control panel, and allow three to fourminutes for flame-out to occur. Convection Blower will continue to run until cool-down period is reached.All circuits will automatically shut down after approximately 10 minutes.

6. Power Outages: If there is a momentary (less than 10 second) loss of power, your heater will return to the setheating level. If the power is interrupted for longer than 10 seconds, you will have to restart your unit after thepower is restored.

7. Ash Drawer: Opening the ash drawer during heater operation will disable the dump process.8. Burner Door: Opening the burner door will cause a vacuum failure. The unit will go directly into a shut-down

mode after approximately 1 minute.

CAUTION: Never use highly-volatile fuels such as gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoallighter fluid, wood starter gel or similar substances in the Bixby Room Heater. Keep all such liquids wellaway from the Bixby Room Heater when it is in use. Use of such fuels could cause over-firing and will voidthe unitís warranty.

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Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures:

With the use of Bixby Certified Corn or Biomass Pellet Fuel, the frequency of cleaning is minimized, and shouldbe required only once a month under normal conditions. Clinkers and hard-to-remove deposits will be minimizedwhen approved fuel is used. A cleaning brush is included with the Bixby Room Heater for periodic cleaning.

CAUTION: Always be sure to unplug the Bixby Room Heater from its power source and allow it to coolbefore any maintenance procedures are performed.

Components requiring periodic cleaning:

1. Fire Pot/Burner: This device is powered by two electric motors. The automatic operation serves to eject theash/deposits from the Fire Pot. The sidewalls of the fire pot should be scraped monthly, to remove deposits.

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Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures (Contíd):2. Heat Exchanger Tubes. There are two banks of Heat Exchanger Tubes, both of which are equipped with a

cleaning lever. These levers are reached by opening the fire box door. The levers are located on each side ofthe fuel chute. To clean, pull the lever straight up approximately 4'' (101mm). Move the lever up and down acouple of times.

Frequency of Cleaning the Heat Exchanger: To assure optimum heating efficiency, clean the Heat Exchangerat least once a month, or more frequently if needed. Open the fire box door and remove the screws holding theHeat Exchanger Covers in place, then remove the covers. Brush down loose ash and vacuum out the fire box.

3. Igniter Port: To assure maximum ignition efficiency, clean the igniter opening on the bottom of the lower potduring normal cleaning schedule.

Note: Electrical elements are within 1/2'' of the edge of the igniter port. DO NOT DAMAGE the elementswith the cleaning device.

Cleaning Levers

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Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures (Contíd):

4. Ash Drawer: This container should be emptied as needed. With the Bixby Room Heater simply pull the AshDrawer out and empty its contents. CAUTION: Drawer and contents may be hot. Ashes should be placedin a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on anon-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending finaldisposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should beretained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.

5. Soot and Fly ash Formation and Need for Removal. The products of combustion will contain small particlesof fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue gases.Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during start-up, shutdown or incorrect operation of any heater will leadto some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting system. Inspect the exhaust venting system atleast yearly, cleaning as required. Use only an approved ash vacuum for this purpose.

6. Exhaust Fan: CAUTION: Unplug the Room Heater from its power source before cleaning the impellerTo access this component, remove fasteners, open Right Side Door, and remove inspection covers. Using thefurnished brush and a vacuum, clean the impeller. This cleaning should be performed at least once a year.

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Troubleshooting Procedures:

When experiencing a malfunction, please read through the following list of possible problems to determinewhich of them most closely approximates the trouble you are encountering. This will reduce troubleshooting timeand effort.Adjusting the fuel rate and exhaust fan speed trim pots (located behind the left side panel) will solve moststart-up and run problems.

CAUTION: Always be sure to unplug electrical connection to Bixby Room Heater before any serviceprocedures are performed.

Problem Possible Cause/Remedy

1. No response when A. Check the 120 volt power supply circuit forRoom Heater is plugged in. adequate voltage.

B. Check breakers and reset if necessary.

2. No fire or fuel in combustion A. Check to assure that there is fuel in theArea of Room Heater. hopper.

B. Check to assure that the fuel feeder chute is not blocked by fines or "bridging" of fuelpellets or kernels.

C. Push the "Off" button and then the "On" buttonto attempt a new startup.

D. Door or ash drawer ajar.

3. No fire, but partially- burned A. Check bottom of Fire Pot for built-up ash or fuel in the combustion area. deposits and remove.

B. Push the "Off" button and then the "On" buttonto attempt a new startup.

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Troubleshooting Procedures (Contíd):4.Fire fails to start. A. Be sure enough fuel is in the Burner. Fuel should

cover the bottom to a level of approximately 1/4''.B. Check bottom of Fire Pot for built-up ash

or deposits and remove.C. Check for flashing light #6.D. Push the "Off" button on the Control Panel.

Wait three minutes and push the "On" button to attempt a new startup.

E. Check the igniter reset button located onthe back panel.

5.Fire starts but shuts down A. Check Feeder Chute to be sure fuel isafter approximately 12 minutes. feeding.

B. If feeder stops after 12 minutes, Electronics may be faulty; contact your dealer for service.

6. Dark yellow flame, slow start-up A. Check for spent fuel or too much fuelor excessive smoke present. clogging bottom of Fire Pot.

B. Check exhaust flue fan to be sure it is operating. If not, check connections.

C. Check vent pipe for blockage of exhaustgasses and incoming combustion air.

7.Smoke from convection air outlet. A. Immediately shut down unit, ventilatethe area and contact your dealer.

8. Excessive volume of fire, build-up A. Burner may require cleaningof ash and dirty glass. B. The venting system or Heat Exchanger

may need to be cleaned.

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Wiring Diagram: