Eco-Aire 2400 Owner's Operation And Instruction Manual - page 7
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UNIT PREPARATION
After properly installing your heater, you will need to perform the following steps before operation:
• Attachtheelectricalcordtotheleftsideblowerhousingfirst;thenplugitintoa110-voltoutlet(anoutletsurgeprotectorishighly
recommended).
PERFORMING AN INITIAL BURN
You must perform an initial burn in this appliance before installing it in your home or garage. This process is to ensure that the appliances
is functioning correctly, to cure the high temperature paint and burn off any oil that is present in the sheetmetal components of the
combustion chamber. For the initial burn, only add a small amount of fuel, approximately 4-5 lbs. or about the amount to fill a 2 lb.
coffee can. Operate the appliance on the 3 or 4 heat setting for approximately 30 minutes to an hour. There will probably be a small
amount of smoke or fumes irradiating from the appliance during this process. Follow the Start-Up procedure below to begin your burn.
START-UP PROCEDURE
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in
this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
1. Verify that the hopper is clean and free of foreign matter.
2. Fill the hopper with wood pellets; do not allow any part of the bag or any other foreign material into the hopper, as this may jam
the auger.
3. Ensure that all pellet matter is cleared from the hopper seating surface.
4. Close the hopper lid. The unit WILL NOT feed fuel with the hopper lid open.
5. Verify that there is no pellet fuel, ash, or foreign matter in the burn-pot before starting the appliance.
6. Make sure that the viewing door and combustion door is securely closed (the safety switch will not allow the heater to feed fuel
if they are left open.
7. Press the “ON” button on the control pad and set the “HEAT RANGE” to your desired setting. The ON light will be flashing and
the light corresponding with the heat setting will be light.
What will happen next....
The heater will begin to feed fuel and the exhaust (draft) blower is running. Note that the exhaust blower is pulsing. The auto-start
ignitor will ignite the fuel in approximately 5-10 minutes. In the start-up mode, the “ON” LED will flash until it reaches a factory
preset temperature. At that point, the “ON” LED will come on solid and the heater will begin to ramp up to your selected heat range.
The Room Air Blower will not function until the heater reaches a factory preset temperature.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
Press the “OFF” button on the control pad to put the stove in shut down mode. At this time, the red light above the OFF will blink
and the “ON” light will go off. The auger will stop feeding pellets, but the distribution blower and exhaust blower will continue to
operate. When the internal temperature of the unit drops below the factory preset temperature, the distribution blower and exhaust
WARNING: Never shut down this unit by unplugging it from the power source.
Operation
DAILY OPERATION
Never place your hand near the auger while the heater is in operation.
This unit should be filled when the hopper level drops below 3-inches.
In the event of a power outage, the heater WILL NOT function. If the unit was “ON” when the power outage occurred, one of the
following will take place:
1.) If the heater is still warm, it will resume feeding fuel and continue to operate normally. If the fire has gone out, you will have to
press the “OFF” button and then the “ON” button again to begin a new start-up sequence.
2.) If the heater has cooled-off, it will reset to its “OFF” condition. At this point, you may press the “ON” button and the unit will
begin a new start-up sequence. Make it a habit to empty the burn pot in these situations.
NOTE: The unit will also shut down in the event of an exhaust blower failure; if this is the case, the unit will not re-start and you must
contact Customer Service at (800) 750-2723.
SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Your Eco-Aire incorporates safety switches that helps ensure that everything is in proper working order before feeding fuel to the burn
pot. The heater will not operate if the viewing or combustion door is left open; or if the exhaust blower fails or the exhaust system is
blocked.
The RTD, Resistance Temperature Device, will prevent your heater from operating at abnormally high temperatures. The heater has
two over temperature limits. If the unit reaches the first limit, it will reduce fuel consumption in order to reduce temperatures. If the
unit reaches the second limit, it will shut down and will need to be restarted.
Your heater also includes an auto-start igniter as a standard feature. The use of other fire starter materials (wood chips, starter gel, etc.)
is not necessary. By simply pressing the “ON” button on the digital control panel, your heater will begin to feed fuel and automatically
start within 5 minutes.
Failure to clean and maintain this unit as indicated can result in poor performance, safety hazards and void your warranty.
Unplug your heater’s electrical cord prior to removing the back panel or opening the exhaust system for any inspection, cleaning,
or maintenance work.
Never perform any inspections, cleaning, or maintenance on a hot heater.
Do not operate heater with broken glass , leakage of flue gas may result.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
The by products of combustion contain small particles of fly ash. Fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow
of flue gases. Incomplete combustion, such as during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation of the heater will lead to soot or creosote
formation which will collect in the exhaust system and if ignited, an extremely hot fire could result. Therefore, it is important that the
exhaust system be inspected and cleaned at least bi-monthly during the burning season. Contact your local municipal or provincial fire
authority for information on how to handle a fire. Have a clearly understood plan to handle a fire if one should ever occur. Cleaning or
monitoring the areas behind the front cleanout door should be done frequently to ensure minimum fly ash or soot/creosote build-up.
Occasionally remove the spark suppressor from the rear of the heater and clean thoroughly with soapy water. Before reinstallation,
ensure that the suppressor is completely dry. If moisture is present inside the suppressor, accumulation of fly ash will be greater and
will require cleaning more frequently.
INTERIOR CHAMBERS
Periodically remove and clean the burn pot and the areas behind the cleanout door. In particular, it is advisable to clean out the holes
in the burn pot to remove any build up that may prevent air from moving through the burn pot freely. As good practice, you should
remove and clean the burn pot each time you restart the heater as this ensures that the best efficiency is achieved.
If a vacuum is used to clean your heater, we suggest using a vacuum designed for ash removal. Some regular vacuum cleaner (i.e. shop
vacs) may leak ash into the room.
Operation
Maintenance
blower will cease to operate. The red light will then shut off and the unit will be completely shut down.
The hotter the unit is during its operation, the longer it will take for the stove to complete the shut down cycle. If the stove stays on
for more than 1 hour after pressing the “OFF” button and you are sure that the fire is out, the stove can be unplugged from the outlet.
After approximately 10 seconds, the unit can be re-connected to the power source and the control board will be reset.