Breckwell P23I, P23FSA, P23FSL Operation, Proper Fuel, PRE-START-UP Check, Building a Fire

OPERATION

PROPER FUEL

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THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY! Factory-approved pellets are those ¼” 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 stoves performance by generating considerable smoke. Do not burn wet pellets. The stove’s performance depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands that 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.

c.High 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 burnpot plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area.

PRE-START-UP CHECK

Remove optional imitation log set if in use. Remove burnpot, making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are plugged. Clean the firebox, and then reinstall burnpot. Clean door glass if necessary (a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper, and refill if necessary.

NOTE: The P23 Hopper can hold up to 60 lbs. of pellets.

BUILDING A FIRE

Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the Breckwell approved burnpot.

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 stovetop during this period because paint could be affected.

THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER

a.Fill hopper and clean burnpot.

b.Press “On/Off” button. Make sure light is on.

c.Adjust damper to 1/4” open (pushed in is closed). This will vary depending on your installation and elevation. Once fire is established adjust for desired flame.

d.Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “Heat Level Advance” button.

If fire doesn’t start in 15 minutes, press “On/Off”, wait a few minutes and start procedure again.

PANEL CONTROLS (See Figure 21)

The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the P23. The control panel functions are as follows.

FIGURE 21