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Nature's Comfort NC-40 Installation And Operation Manual

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  • Page 1

    Page 1 / 26 nc-40 pellet stove installation and operation manual save these instructions carefully read this entire manual before beginning installation or operation to fully understand the requirements and responsibilities of owning this pellet stove mobile home use: this freestanding pellet unit i...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 / 26 table of contents part i – safety & general information important safety information 3 safety warnings and recommendations 3-4 product information and specs 5 pellet quality 6 part ii – installation floor protection, clearance to combustibles, alcove clearances 6-7 vent termination locat...

  • Page 3

    Page 3 / 26 part i - safety warnings carefully read and understand this entire manual please read this entire manual before operating this pellet burning heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death. Do not use any makeshift compromises du...

  • Page 4

    Page 4 / 26 stove specifications the nc-40 pellet stove is an advanced design that utilizes individual fresh air intake and venting pipes. Negative pressure burning technology creates high efficiency burning with very little ash in the exhaust. The advanced smart controller shuts off the unit automa...

  • Page 5

    Page 5 / 26 it is recommended that the unit be secured into its position in order to avoid any displacement. Do not use makeshift compromises during installation. Floor protection this unit must be installed with floor protection of a non-combustible protective floor pad of a minimum 3/8” (10mm) thi...

  • Page 6

    Page 6 / 26 note: where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired the installation shall conform to canada /csa-b365. Be sure to maintain the structural integrity of your home when passing a vent through walls, ceilings, or roofs and use only minimum 3” (or 4”, requi...

  • Page 7

    Page 7 / 26 high temperature silicone sealant. 11. Install a t with cleanout and appropriate length of vertical venting with supports. A listed vertical vent cap is recommended however (if local codes allow) when the vent terminates several feet above ground level and there are no trees, plants, etc...

  • Page 8

    Page 8 / 26 freestanding exterior vertical installation (see following figure) note! Venting joints may not be located in an attic, roof space, closet or similar concealed space, or floor or ceiling. 1. Follow steps 1 – 5 from previous page. 2. Locate the center of the exhaust pipe, at the back of t...

  • Page 9

    Page 9 / 26 typical exhaust termination configurations a- 90 deg. Elbow b- 1 2” pipe c- 45 degree elbow d- standoff braces e- 36” pipe f- 18” pipe g- 90 degree tee h- wall thimble.

  • Page 10

    Page 10 / 26 make sure to install vent piping at clearances specified by the vent manufacturer. Existing flue exhaust options (see following figures) the pellet stove may also be connected to an existing unused flue. Wherever new vent pipe enters or exits an existing chimney or flue it should be sec...

  • Page 11

    Page 11 / 26 determining equivalent pipe lengths below is a chart for determining equivalent feet to stay within a maximum limit of 15 equivalent feet that must be observed for an installation. Type of pipe # of elbows or feet of pipe equivalent feet total equivalent feet 90 elbows 5(1.5m) 45 elbows...

  • Page 12

    Page 12 / 26 mobile home requirements warning: use of outside air is mandatory when installing this unit in an air tight or manufactured/mobile home. Caution: the structural integrity of the manufactured home floor, wall, and ceiling/roof must be maintianed. In addition to the details above, mobile ...

  • Page 13

    Page 13 / 26 electrical the use of a surge protector is recommended and the stove must be properly grounded. The electrical cord m u s t plug into a standard 115v, 15 or 20 amp, 60hz electrical outlet. Do not run cord under the appliance, keep accessible and clear of any hot surfaces or sharp edges....

  • Page 14

    Page 14 / 26 part iii - operation pellet quality this unit is designed to burn pellet wood fuel only. Do not use any other type of fuel as this will void any warranties stated in this manual. The use of cordwood is prohibted by law. Pellet quality is important! The nc-40 pellet stove has been design...

  • Page 15

    Page 15 / 26 fire in the ash pan may occur. Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in the heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use. Do not burn garbage or flammable liquids s...

  • Page 16

    Page 16 / 26 new programmed set point. 1. Press and hold “set” to enter the programming menu, scroll to “weekly” and press “set”. Programming will start with sunday. 2. Press “set” and scroll up or down to adjust the start and end time, then the set point and “yes” or “no” for whether you want the s...

  • Page 17

    Page 17 / 26 only available in manual or temperature mode, press “shutdown timer” repeatedly to adjust between a 1-7 hour delay (pressing again after “7hr” will cancel the shutdown timer). The stove will automatically go into “fireoff” mode and shutdown after the time has expired. Child lock press t...

  • Page 18

    Page 18 / 26 if any external part of the unit begins to glow, you are overfiring. Immediately press the power buton. Do not unplug the stove or turn off the rear power switch. The exhaust blower must continue to run to cool the unit down. Power outage -in the event of a power outage, the stove will ...

  • Page 19

    Page 19 / 26 disposal of ashes ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately. Other waste shall not be placed in this container. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combus...

  • Page 20

    Page 20 / 26 are acceptable and normal. Do not abuse the glass by striking or slamming the door. If the glass becomes cracked in any area, the unit must be shut down and the glass replaced. Do not attempt to operate the stove with broken glass. Replacement parts must be purchased from your dealer or...

  • Page 21

    Page 21 / 26 flue system: the stove and the flue system should be given a complete cleaning at the end of the heating season. Remove exhaust intake covers and take off the venting pipe, clean dust from inside the pipes and elbows. Re-install and ensure all joints are sealed. Soot and fly ash: format...

  • Page 22

    Page 22 / 26 35 rear wiring guide rail 5822-12-00 1 36 back panel 5822-02-02-01-05 1 37 pressure switch mount 5822-13-00 1 38 pressure switch 5822-14-00 1 39 capacitor 5822-02-02-01-04 1 40 power distributer 5822-02-02-01-09 1 41 power distributer mount 5822-15-00 1 42 upper auger bearing 5822-02-02...

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    Page 24 / 26 troubleshooting if your stove has trouble, examine the control panel to determine the status. When the sensors detect an abnormal temperature condition (below 125 ˚f or over 200˚f), the control panel will shut off the auger motor automatically to prevent the pellets from piling up or ov...

  • Page 25

    Page 25 / 26 flammable materials (example: petroleum products) or any other non-approved material will not be covered under warranty. Nature’s comfort does not warranty its pellet stoves against environmental condi tions it cannot control. Nature’s comfort does not warranty or guarantee against your...

  • Page 26

    Page 26 / 26 conditions & exclusions 1. The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician. It must be installed, operated and maintained in strict accordance with the instr uctions in the owner’s manual. Any alteration, abuse, neglect, or misuse of the product shall nullify this warranty. 2....