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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL INFORMATION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,5 SAFETY TESTING ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 HOW YOUR VULCAN “V” SERIES STOVE WORKS ---------------------------------- 6 AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES ----------------------------------------------------------- 7 SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Read, save and follow the instructions in this manual. It contains important Safety, Operating and Maintenance instructions you will need. • BEFORE installing or having the pellet appliance installed contact the local building officials to obtain the necessary permits and information on any installation restrictions or inspection requirements in your area and notify your insurance company you have installed a pellet appliance. • This unit must be properl
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . Continued • DO NOT operate the stove if the flame becomes dark and sooty or if the firepot overfills with pellets. Push the OFF Touch Pad and inspect the heater. (See Operating Your Stove). Soot or creosote may accumulate in the exhaust vent system when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely rich burn. The flame will have a lazy orange color with black tips. This indicates poor pellet fuel combustion. • NEVER block free airflow th
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AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES L120 LOW LIMIT SWITCH This limit switch is mounted on the exhaust blower housing and has 2 main functions. 1. Should the fire happen to go out, for any reason, this limit switch will shut the stove off when the exhaust temperature drops below 120deg F. 2. Upon starting the appliance, the AcuTron control board has a 15 minute “Lighting Mode”, if the stove exhaust does not reach 120deg F in that 15 minutes the stove will shut off. As soon as the stove exha
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PLANNING & INSTALLATION CHECK LIST Unless you are knowledgeable and experienced in stove installation, we recommend your VULCAN “V” SERIES stove receive a Pre-delivery Check and be installed by your local Specialty Retailer or Certified HVAC Service Depot. COMPLETE THIS CHECK LIST PRIOR TO INSTALLING YOUR PELLET APPLIANCE: _____ Carefully read this "Owner's Manual”. SAVE THIS MANUAL. _____ Have your local Dealer demonstrate all the operational, cleaning and maintenance ste
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INSTALLATION OPTIONS READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE YOU INSTALL AND USE YOUR VULCAN “V” SERIES HEATER. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH! (See specific Installation details for clearances and other installation requirements) The two VULCAN “V” SERIES models are the: “FPP” Freestanding: a Traditional styled stove mounted on a pedestal (figure 1) or Leg platform (figure 2), and a Bay View style(figure 3); and the “IPP” Fireplac
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EXHAUST SYSTEMS . . . Continued PELLET VENT TERMINATION: (Figures 7 & 8) Termination must be a minimum of 6” above the chimney (B) (note: the chimney must meet local codes for height above the roof or other obstructions) Must have an approved cap (to prevent water from entering) or a 45* elbow downturn If the termination is located on a windy side of house, an approved house shield is recommended to prevent soot from accumulating on the side of the house. B Must not be located wh
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FREESTANDING STOVE INSTALLATION STOVE PLACEMENT: Stove must be placed so that no combustibles are within, or can swing within (i.e. drapes doors), 36” of the heater. If the stove is placed in a location where the ceiling height is less than 7’, it must follow the requirements in the section “Alcove Installation”. Stove and floor protection must be installed on a level secure floor FLOOR PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS: The stove must be installed on a non-combustible
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FREESTANDING INSTALLATION . . . continued THROUGH THE WALL, DIRECT VENT INSTALLATION. (Figure 18) 1. Select the location for your stove, design the exhaust system and determine the brand and size of "PL" vent to be used. 2. Position the floor pad. 3. Following the "PL" vent manufacturer's specifications, mark and cut a hole through the wall to accommodate the wall thimble, (F), and the outside air pipe, (I), if outside air is to be used. Remember that the outside air
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MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION CAUTION: DO NOT INSTALL STOVE IN SLEEPING ROOM THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MANUFACTURED HOME FLOOR, CEILING/ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED! Your VULCAN “V” SERIES stove has been tested and listed for mobile home installation. It may be installed in a mobile home as a "Free Standing Stove", a "Hearth Stove", as an "Insert" installed in an existing wood or coal-burning fireplace or as an "Built –In Insert" installed with a mantel. In addition to all previo
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FIREPLACE INSERT INSTALLATION VENTING INTO AN EXISTING CHIMNEY: CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE CHIMNEY AND FIREBOX ARE CLEAN AND FREE OF SOOT AND ASHES BEFORE INSTALLATION BEGINS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE TRANSFER OF SOOT INTO THE ROOM BY WAY OF THE CONVECTION FAN. The VULCAN “V” SERIES Insert may be installed in a masonry or factory built fireplace as shown in Figure 25 & 26 INSTALLING SOLID-FUEL INSERTS INTO FACTORY BUILT FIREPLACES: The insert must be tested and meet the r
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