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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROL BOARD

CONTROL PANEL

Turning the heater OFF/ON, as well as adjustments for the fuel feed rate and room 

fan speed are performed by pressing the appropriate button(s) on the control panel 

which is located on the lower left-hand side of your Ashley heater.  The insert model 

APCI1406 is located on the left facade.
This unit has two fuel operation modes for different fuels, corn or pellet. It may also 

be changed between an automatic operation or a manual operation in either of the 

fuel modes.  The heater comes from the factory in the corn mode.
Pressing the “ON” button on the control panel will begin the start-up sequence for the 

heater.  The start-up sequence differs depending on which fuel operation mode you 

select. See Lighting Instructions for details.  Pressing and holding the “ON” button 

will rotate the auger continuously until button is released, which feeds additional fuel.
Pressing the “OFF” button on the control panel will cause the heater to enter its shut-

down sequence.  The fuel feed system will stop pulling fuel from the hopper and, once 

the fire goes out and the heater cools down, the fans will stop running.
Pressing the “Heat Range” arrows, up or down, will adjust the amount of fuel being 

delivered to the burnpot.
The draft fan (exhaust) will come on as soon as the “ON” button is pressed.  The fan 

will automatically adjust its speed in accordance to the heat range setting.  However, 

this speed can be manually operated by pressing the “Draft Fan” arrows up or down.  

“Draft Fan” when pressed, the display will show “Df-A”, which  is automatic.  Press 

the arrows again to adjust fan speed.  When adjusting the Draft Fan setting, try only 

1 setting above or below the heat setting.  It is better to leave the heater in the automatic mode and adjust the manual draft slide 

to control the combustion air.

The room fan will come on once the unit has reached operating temperature (approx. 110°F).  By pressing the “Room Fan” buttons, 

the display will show “Rf-A” which is automatic or “Rf-1” through “Rf-9” for manual settings.  In auto mode, the room fan’s speed 

will automatically be adjusted in accordance with the heat range setting.  By pressing the “Room Fan” up arrow, you can adjust 

the fan speed setting up to “Rf-9”.  The fan speed can be adjusted to a higher setting than the heat setting but not lower than the 

corresponding heat range.
The “Aux” button is for Agitator operation.  When the unit is “OFF” and the heater is cool, pressing the “Aux” arrows will rotate the 

agitator for easy removal for cleaning.  The agitator, when in Automatic mode, will operate at set intervals.  However, these can be 

changed by pressing the arrows on the “Aux” button.  The agitator can be adjusted from 0 to 9, setting “0” is off and setting “9” is high.  
The “Auger Delay” button can be used to pause rotation of the Auger and Agitator for approx. 1 minute.  This can be cancelled by 

pressing the “ON” button.  The “Auger Delay” is normally used only during the start up cycle to slow the fuel delivery down during 

the initial ignition.
The “Mode” button is used to switch between manual and automatic mode.  When in auto mode, the fan, auger, and agitator will 

operate at preset intervals unless changed manually using the buttons mentioned above.  When in manual mode, the draft fan 

(exhaust) will operate at full speed (100%), so the air must be controlled with the manual slide damper just below the viewing door.  

When the heater is in the manual mode, the optional thermostat will not properly control the unit.
During normal operation, the unit is constantly monitored for problems.  In the event of an error condition, the unit will stop and an 
error will be displayed.  See the list of error codes found at the end of this manual.

 

ON

OFF

Auger

Delay

Mode

Auto

Manual

Heat

Range

Room

Fan

Draft

Fan

Aux.

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: 

DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START THE FIRE.

 

 

HOT WHILE IN OPERATION.  KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.

 

 

CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.

Before lighting your heater for the first time, make sure that all items are out of the hopper, ash pan and firebox area.  

Close all doors and lids.  Choose which fuel setting that you wish to operate in, Corn or Pellet. Do this by first pressing the “ON” button, 

then press the “Heat Range” Up and Down arrows together for approximately 3-4 seconds and release. A “C” or “P” in the first digit 

of the display will indicate the mode. The ON LED will be blinking and the display will show “Cr-1” or “Pr-1”, depending on the mode. 

The “Heat Range” indicator LED and the “Auto” LED should be lit and the dash in the Heat Range display should be flashing. 

You will 

notice the draft fan starts immediately. If you press the “Heat Setting” button up, the draft fan changes speed, increasing speed the 

higher the heat setting. You should begin to see the igniter, located in the center and behind the burnpot, begin to glow after a short 

period of time. In Corn Mode, the auger and agitator will start rotating after a few minutes, allowing for proper fuel ignition. In Pellet 

Mode, the auger will turn immediately, then the agitator will begin to rotate once the heater reaches operating temperature. 

Note:  

The room fan will not operate at this time, as a temperature of at least 110 degrees must be reached before operating.  If proper 

operation of your heater is confirmed, press the “OFF” button, then fill your hopper with the desired fuel.  Ensure there is no foreign 

matter in your fuel, hopper or burnpot.  You are now ready to light your Multi-Fuel Heater.

Summary of Contents for APC1406

Page 1: ... 12 provides the best results any pellet fuel used should have an ash content of 1 or less If not efficiency will suffer This heater has successfully burned pellets with a 2 1 2 ash content though less ash is preferred and more efficient Your Ashley Multi Fuel Heater operates on a negative pressure Therefore all venting connections elbows T pipe must be sealed and airtight i Use Hi Temp silicone a...

Page 2: ... the right to alter products specifications and price without notice Safety Tested Listed to ASTM E 1509 UM 84 HUD by OMNI Test Laboratories Inc Portland Oregon USA BTU output will vary depending on the brand type and quality of fuel and the moisture content Consult your dealer for best results Based on post 1982 home construction requiring 35 BTU Hr per Sq Ft Remember this heater should not be us...

Page 3: ...er padding from the carton and lay it on the floor behind the unit This is used to hold the heater up off the floor to install the legs Gently tilt the heater on its back door opening up 3 Assemble the legs as shown using the eight 8 1 4 20 bolts supplied 4 After all bolts and screws have been tightened properly carefully set the heater back up on the legs ...

Page 4: ...y to unplug the PCB cable Route the board and cable through the opening and mount it to the Left Facade using two of the 10 x 1 2 phillips head screws provided Then attach the PCB cover to the back of the facade covering the board Next use the two hex head screws removed earlier and mount the cover panel over the opening where the PCB was located See il lustration to the left Facade Trim Remove tr...

Page 5: ...USSC 5 COMPONENT LOCATION ...

Page 6: ...f the heater Read and follow the maintenance schedule closely DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING THIS HEATER A power surge protector is required The unit must be plugged into a grounded 110 volt power source Circuit Boards are very expensive protect yours Always route the power cord away from the unit Do not route cord in foot traffic areas Do not pinch cord under furniture Do not route th...

Page 7: ...ernel corn If the kernel size of the corn varies greatly or if you switch sources frequently you will get a less consistent burn Therefore purchas ing corn from the same source will help achieve a more consistent burn DO NOT USE CORN WITH A HIGH WAX CONTENT WOOD and BIOMASS PELLETS As with corn be consistent in your pellet supplier Pellets will vary in content and burn characteristics from supplie...

Page 8: ...ewall to Top Edge of Unit 8 in 203mm B Sidewall to Flue 13 in 330mm C Backwall to Flue 3 in 75mm D Backwall to Unit 9 in 228mm CORNER E Adjacent Wall to Flue 3 in 75mm F Adjacent Wall to Unit 4 in 100mm BACK WALL SIDE WALL SIDE WALL Backwall Sidewall Parallel BACK WALL Corner Installation NOTE Allow sufficient space to remove the left and right side panels for maintenance purposes 6 min HEARTH PRO...

Page 9: ...USSC 9 CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES APCI1406 ...

Page 10: ...xhaust system 90 elbows accumulate fly ash and soot thereby reducing exhaust flow and performance of the heater Each elbow or tee reduces draft potential by 30 to 50 Use no more than 180 degrees of elbows two 90 degree elbows or two 45 degree and one 90 degree elbow etc and one cleanout tee to maintain adequate draft Cleanout tees and elbows should not be connected to the rear of the unit unless a...

Page 11: ...ved to use for outside air connections straight or flexible PVC pipe is NOT approved and should NEVER be used 4 If the air inlet is connected to the outside it MUST be terminated with a vertical 90 degree bend down or with a wind hood Failure to do so could result in a burn back during high winds blowing directly up the air inlet during a simultaneous power failure see diagram above 5 Blockage exc...

Page 12: ...ION IN A MOBILE HOME WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN SLEEPING ROOM CAUTION The structural integrity of the mobile home floor wall and ceiling ROOF must be maintained Check with your local building official as other codes may apply INSTALLATION CONFIGURATIONS 1 Heater must be permanently bolted to the floor Remove the Base Trim and bolt thru the base flange 2 Heater must have permanent outside air source...

Page 13: ...3 PL Vent 90 Elbow 3 PL Vent Termination Cap Note Always check dimensions on unit before cutting hole in wall Dimensional tolerance 1 4 For illustrations purposes only A MINIMUM OF 3 VERTICAL FEET OF PIPE OUTSIDE THE HOME IS REQUIRED 1 2 B 10 1 16 11 5 8 12 EXHAUST OUTLET 3 DIA COMBUSTION AIR INTAKE 1 7 8 DIA APCI1406 LEG UNIT ...

Page 14: ...equired under the unit if the floor is noncombustible but is required 6 inches 152mm beyond the front of the unit and 6 inches 152mm beyond each side of the door if the floor is a combustible floor wood floor ing carpet linoleum etc A MINIMUM OF 3 VERTICAL FEET OF PIPE OUTSIDE THE HOME IS REQUIRED ...

Page 15: ...u might consider routing your cleanout tee as illustrated below for ease of cleaning The access panel in the right side facade allows you to reach the tee from the front side of the unit if venting is assembled as shown The cleanout tee is attached to a 90 elbow mounted to the unit then rotated at approx 15 20 degrees A 12 inch section of PL vent is connected to reach the top of the unit to which ...

Page 16: ...n air may be drawn through the chimney top or through an existing ash cleanout INSTALLATION INTO A FACTORY BUILT METAL FIREPLACE When installing into a zero clearance fireplace The firebox must accept the insert without modification other than removing bolted or screwed together pieces such as smoke shelf deflectors ash lips screen or door tracks and damper assemblies These items must be re instal...

Page 17: ...crews Over tighten ing can cause the glass to break WARNING Do not operate unit with broken glass Do not substitute original factory glass You must use only factory authorized glass Do not slam door shut Do not strike glass Do not use abrasive cleaners CLEANING THE GLASS When the fire is first started it will produce some smoke The soot might accumulate on the glass surface Before the glass surfac...

Page 18: ...he arrows on the Aux button The agitator can be adjusted from 0 to 9 setting 0 is off and setting 9 is high The Auger Delay button can be used to pause rotation of the Auger and Agitator for approx 1 minute This can be cancelled by pressing the ON button The Auger Delay is normally used only during the start up cycle to slow the fuel delivery down during the initial ignition The Mode button is use...

Page 19: ...east 120 degrees Fahrenheit the shutdown procedure will include a 15 minute shutdown cycle that will keep the heater in the shutdown state for at least 15 minutes regardless of whether it is cool or pressure is detected The 15 minute cycle can be turned off by pressing the off button during shutdown This will cause the system to exit shutdown and return to the OFF mode as soon as the door is close...

Page 20: ...firepot clean thoroughly You may have to do this once or twice a day depending on the moisture content of the corn If this is not cleaned out it could cause the agitator to jam USSC highly recommends an additive see Fuel Additive be added to your corn to eliminate these clinkers Contact your local dealer for avail ability and cost You will need this additive if the agitator fingers develop an accu...

Page 21: ...s back heat exchanger and lubricate the auger auger tube firepot area agitator shaft and bearings and hopper area with a light oil something like Pam cooking oil works great to coat the inside of the unit and the moving parts Clean the glass doors and outer cabinet so that you are ready for the next heating season Use of a wet dry vacuum makes all cleaning easier AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES Power Ou...

Page 22: ... time then shut off SHUTDOWN SEQUENCE OF EVENTS Once the Heater has reached the normal operating temperature and switched to the OFF position the unit will initiate a slow down reducing the fuel rate until the heater s LOW LIMIT SAFETY sensor tells the control board it is safe to shutdown COMPONENT SHUTDOWN OPERATION END Draft Fan Unchanged operation until preset OFF temperature is achieved Contin...

Page 23: ...cond Flashing Heat Range Setting Indicator This indicates that the heater is in normal operation and that an over temperature condition exists causing the fuel to stop Slow changes once per second Flashing Heat Range Setting Indicator This indicates that the heater is in a cutback condition in an attempt to prevent an over temperature shutdown Factory Defaults To return the control to its original...

Page 24: ...t visible see the igniter glowing then it may need to be replaced or there is a problem with the electrical system Check wiring Loss of draft pressure Make sure the viewing door is closed and sealed properly Check the outside connections for any obstructions Check the exhaust system clean as needed PROBLEM Cause Not enough combustion air or fuel has too much moisture Viewing glass becomes black sh...

Page 25: ...USSC 25 WIRING DIAGRAM WIRING SCHEMATIC ...

Page 26: ...TS DIAGRAM APC1406 62 28 29 67 65 38 37 33 31 30 21 22 23 25 24 58 57 59 35 34 36 32 11 39 40 47 45 44 42 41 27 26 64 63 56 60 61 55 43 46 53 54 48 51 50 49 52 2 20 19 16 17 18 10 9 12 11 13 15 4 1 5 6 7 8 66 3 14 ...

Page 27: ...4 891248 Bottom Plate Retainer 1 35 891195 Drive Motor Bracket 1 36 891169 Hose 2 per 0 167 ft 37 891180 Auger Cover 38 88120 Gasket 0 188 x 1 0 Flat FbrGlss 0 25 ft 39 80488 Drive Motor Auger 1 40 80456 Drive Motor Agitator 1 41 891083 Sprocket Motor 1 42 891057 Sprocket Shaft 1 43 891058 Chain 36 Links 1 44 69594 Primary Bushing Assembly 1 45 88111 Agitator Bracket Gasket 1 46 69595 Secondary Bu...

Page 28: ...28 USSC PARTS DIAGRAM APCI1406 21 22 19 20 23 24 25 26 17 16 7 6 3 4 6 5 11 10 2 9 8 10 14 13 15 12 18 22 1 27 28 ...

Page 29: ...ux 1 11 83479 Leveler 2 27 891135 Handle Spring Large 1 12 69619 Hopper Assembly 1 28 891331 Handle Spring Small 1 13 25586 Weldment Cabinet Top 1 N S 891299 Poker Burnpot 1 14 891148 Handle Plastic 1 N S Not Shown Add the suffix MB to the part number of any painted part 15 25581 Right Side Cabinet 1 16 25579 Left Side Front Cabinet 1 Notice For all other repair components not listed above refer t...

Page 30: ...30 USSC NOTES ...

Page 31: ...USSC 31 NOTES ...

Page 32: ...re reference When placing an order or for warranty claims please provide the following informa tion found on the Certification Plate located below the ash door PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION MODEL NUMBER APC1406 APCI1406 SERIAL NUMBER______________ 227 Industrial Park Road P O Box 151 South Pittsburg TN 37380 423 837 2100 Customer Service 800 750 2723 Repair Parts 888 299 1440 ...

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