Paromax EUROPA 75, User & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...Qc Canada J7C 5E2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Model Serial Number Purchase date Purchased from Please note your serial number when calling for technical support see page 4 IMPORTANT Read the manual before using the Europa USER MANUAL MAINTENANCE Paromax inc Ver EUK EN A 11 11A November 2011 Report No 120 S 01 2 Tested ASTM E1509 04 ULC S627 00 ULC ORD C1482 M1990 Version AMERICA key pad Please note the ...

Page 2: ...our area Local regulations and requirements can supersede those specified in this manual if more stringent The authority having jurisdiction such as municipal building department fire department fire prevention bureau etc should be consulted before installa tion to determine the need to obtain a permit The installation of this unit must be in accordance with these instructions Read them carefully ...

Page 3: ... of the EUROPA with corn or wheat Preparing the unit for corn or wheat Clinker prevention Controlling the fuel bed embers level How to measure the fuel bed height Pressure gauge setting Fuel consumption correction Programming fuel consumption Thermostat mode Unit component s maintenance program Maintenance guide Error codes Troubleshooting Technical data Electrical diagram Replacements parts Warra...

Page 4: ... Certification label Serial number of the unit Here is a COPY of the certification label apposed on each unit You can then examine the contents The security label is located on the back panel of the unit ...

Page 5: ...d connection 14 It is strongly recommended to install a smoke detector and an ABC type fire extinguisher near the unit Using a power surge protector bar helps protect the electrical components of the unit and is highly recommended 15 Your unit requires periodic maintenance and cleaning Failure to maintain your stove may lead to a poor performance smoke spillage in your home or even a more dangerou...

Page 6: ... appliance speak to an authorized Paromax Dealer concerning the unit location The location for your appliance can be a factor in how it will perform Choose an interior location where the pellet vent will not be affected by any external interference ex trees bushes walls or fencing refer to Vent Termination Requirements section at page 10 Install the unit according to recommendations made on cleara...

Page 7: ...tails Do not use a non approved pipe for your vent system i e Dryer vent B vent for gas vent PVC plastic pipe or single wall chimney system Please note that the length of a horizontal venting system shall not exceed 24 or 61 cm Always vent to the outside atmosphere and never into enclosed spaces i e garage car port etc Venting systems can generate heat and smoke High elevation High altitude reduce...

Page 8: ...y inversion that may damage the control panel see picture 36 on page 32 8 Installation Natural draft may create a malfunction due to increased pressure If necessary obtain a plate restriction from your dealer To install the plate restriction refer to the image 1 to view the air outlet There are 4 nuts and bolts to be removed from the air outlet by using a 7 16 or 11 mm wrench socket Install the pr...

Page 9: ...r to adjust the lowest side And then level the front by placing the level on the front of the base B When burning agriculture fuel Paromax suggests increasing the height of the front of the unit by 1 4 to 3 8 or 6 to 10 mm This modification helps to reduce ash accumulation in the front of the burner Clearance of the EUROPA Height and Depth Width A B 5 3 4 or 14 6 cm 5 or 12 7 cm 10 5 8 or 27 cm 25...

Page 10: ... Note Local codes or regulations may require different clearances Minimum Description A 24 61 cm Above lawns top of plants wood or any other combustible materials A 12 30 5 cm Above non combustible surface such as cement and gravel B 48 122 cm From beside below any door or window that may be opened C 12 30 5 cm From above any door or window that may be opened D 24 61 cm To any adjacent building fe...

Page 11: ... 01 before installing the vent Equivalent Vent length EVL Venting your unit is crucial for optimum operation There are five different installation examples recommended by Paromax The unit uses the combustion fan to move air from the exhaust to the chimney Next on page 12 Stove Stove 12 or 30 5 cm MIN 12 or 30 5 cm MIN Minimum distance 3 or 7 6 cm Minimum distance 3 or 7 6 cm ...

Page 12: ...EVL of 7 must adapt to 4 or 10 2 cm vent pipe If your installation is below 3000 ft or 914 m Rule of installation is to have the sum of the EVL 15 or less For a sum of more than 15 EVL install a 4 or 10 2 cm vent pipe Total of 14 5 EVL Total of 14 5 EVL 3 or 7 6 cm pipe in an existing chimney vertical cap 1 or 2 5 cm 6 or 15 2 cm vertical cap 5 feet or 1 5 meter minimum on vertical vent 5 feet or ...

Page 13: ...o adjust the incoming air to the burner press the green icon identified by 1 minus or 2 plus to decrease or increase the combustion chamber pressure related to the pressure gauge mini helic Note Setting 5 is set by default Setting 1 to 10 is available for adjustments For more details refer to chapter and chart on pressure gauge at page 20 The control panel ...

Page 14: ...19 Note Each type of pellet or agriculture fuel produces its own quantity of ash content per hour Setting 15 is set by default setting 10 to 20 are available for adjustments The ash system is on when the light identified C is on Ash extraction adjustment Heat level adjustment Wood pellet combustible Use the green icon identified by number 7 to start the unit with the Wood pellets software only Cor...

Page 15: ...vate this mode press one of the green or orange icons 1 to 9 The key pad will then be accessible to change settings Feed rate calibration The calibration of the fuel features are not accessible when the unit is in start up mode A1 and A2 To activate this mode press the icon 11 for 10 seconds approx a new configuration will appear on display A 0 by default This calibration can decrease or increase ...

Page 16: ...peration for approximately 90 seconds to fill the feed system and few pel lets will drop into the burner 3 How to start the unit Open the main door fill the cup with wood pellets and drop the pellets into the burner Sprinkle generously the pellets in the burner with an approved fire starter gel and mix well with the poker tool Next use a match to light the fire starter in the burner and close the ...

Page 17: ... fusion clinker increase the ash removal and maintain the fuel bed to 5 or 12 7 cm Close the air valve if the ash fusion persists Important Lightly tighten the top threaded disc with your hands when changing the burner Install the ash box below the burner before installing the burner s bottom threaded disc WARNING If the burner only produces smoke immediately stop the startup proce dure or normal ...

Page 18: ...y of creating a clinker or a fuel overflow outside the burner It is recommended emptying the ash pan everyday when burning agricultural combus tibles Install the 24 holes burner and close the air inlet image 3A Note Refer to the fuel bed level on page 19 Note Lightly tighten the upper disc with hands when changing the burner Install the ash box below the burner before installing the burner s botto...

Page 19: ...e ash removal system at 15 A Gradually decrease the combustion fan of 1 level until the display shows number 4 B Gradually decrease the ash removal of 1 level until the display shows number 14 C Check after one hour if the fuel bed has increased If not repeat steps A and B by 1 level If necessary you may repeat these procedures a few times Refer to chapter Fuel consumption on page 20 and 21 if min...

Page 20: ...re content and grain size also vary and can influence the flow Use the heat level 3 as a reference see chart Steps to follow Empty the hopper and fill it with 40 lbs or 18 2 kg of fuel Before startup fill the measuring cup with wood pellets from another bag and start normally Note the start time and check the level of the hopper after 16 hours Then check every hour the level of the hopper until it...

Page 21: ...tes for the corn or wheat How to adjust the fuel consumption on the control panel Thermostat mode Programming fuel consumption Thermostat functions To adjust the fuel consumption per hour Start the unit and wait until the display shows the figure 3 15 To enable this mode press the icon 11 for 10 seconds approx a number will appear in display A 0 by default This mode calibrates the amount of fuel f...

Page 22: ...ipes system X Clean the the combustion fan flywheel X Clean the combustion chamber step 1 and 2 X Clean the convection fan flywheel X Inspect chimney joint s seals X Clean the chimney Annual Unit components Each start up Every 2 Weeks Monthly Every 2 months Remove ashes in burn pot and clean the inner wall of burn pot see burn pot maintenance X Check the ash removal system X Empty ash pan Every 2 ...

Page 23: ...ntainer with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled Other waste shall not be placed in this c...

Page 24: ... right direction the angled holes upward and straight holes down M2 Burn pot maintenance Image 7 Image 8 Image 9 Step 4 Clean the threads before installing the burner steel brush See image 10 and 11 Lubricate threads with high temperature grease Screw lightly the cylinder and ring clockwise Note To replace the burner Always use original Paromax parts available from your dealer WARNING PROTECT YOUR...

Page 25: ...e between the wings see im age 17 Note Cleaning the wheel increases the pressure indicated on the gauge and reduce or eliminate any vibration caused by the accumulation of ashes To remove the combustion fan on the unit Disconnect all A connectors see image 32 on page 31 and unscrew the four bolts and nuts socket 7 16 or 11 mm for separate the pipe adaptor on the pellet vent see image 18 Now unscre...

Page 26: ... the feed plate holder and slide out the feed auger screw Use pliers to take off the back retain ing ring and replace the bushing Note Reinstall the vacuum switch holder and the ground wire connected on the plate holder bolts make sure the vacuum switch is installed vertically M6 Feed system maintenance Image 22 Image 24 Maintenace Guide Feed system Nylon bushing Hex nuts Image 23 Feed motor Nuts ...

Page 27: ... door and the unit image 25 If there s very little resistance when pulling the paper pinch the gasket with your fingers to regain roundness Repeat it in different locations around the doors If you must replace your gaskets use only a dense gaskets with high temperature silicone 600F or 315C available from your dealer M8 Gaskets Check if the grips are well connected on the battery poles red to red ...

Page 28: ...apter T6 F6 Ash removal system fuse is burnt Ash system is jam refer to chapter M3 and before replacing the fuse see chapter T7 C5 FF The main board display C5 FF and all the motors are stopped Disconnect the battery and the AC power on the unit for a minute Restart the unit when is cold Over charge on of the motors Blank screen The unit is very hot and the fans run at full speed The high temperat...

Page 29: ... error code reappears Use 1 4 or 6 mm socket to remove the thermo disk Note Unplug the AC current and let the battery operate the unit when testing your components T2 Unit stops and displays E1 E5 is displayed on the screen Open the left door and remove the side panel see image 20 on page 26 and verify that the 2 green wires are connected to the protection Thermo disk 300F see image 27 Visually in...

Page 30: ...mage 19 of page 26 Important Refer to chapter M6 to clean the feed system before restarting the unit Note to check motor operation Activate manual feed and check if the shaft of the feed system is running Important Always unplug the AC source wall outlet and DC source battery before replacing any fuses The ash motor is not functioning and the display show F6 code Replace the 500 mA fuse slow blow ...

Page 31: ...tery operate the unit when testing your components Image 30 Hopper switch T9 Combustion fan problems No pressure The fan is defective Check the connection of the fan wires identified by A see image 32 Cold start the unit and open the right side door to see if the cooling wheel turns see figure 31 Replace the combustion fan if it is not running Low pressure The combustion fan wheel is obstructed by...

Page 32: ...n lift up the box Replace the 5 amp fuse refer to image 36 Connect the unit to the AC source and verify that the green light and the screen are lit Replace the converter if the green light is off B Battery Trouble Check if the battery is charged and properly con nected on red and black terminal clips supplied with the unit 12 8 volt If no abnormality on the battery and connections Check the DC are...

Page 33: ...Certification EN 14785 UL ULC C1482 EPA ASTM E1509 84 HUD Emission of particles in the atmosphere 0 6 g h Power settings 5 levels AC voltage required 120 volt 60 hertz Power consumption on 120 volts AC Min 25 amps Max 65 amps Power consumption on 12 volts DC Min 1 8 amps Max 4 5 amps 13 8V Standby power consumption on 120 volts AC 0 07 amps Standby power consumption on 12 volts DC 0 03 amps at 13 ...

Page 34: ...ack wire ash motor Pin 10 gray wire ash motor Pin 11 black wire combustion fan Pin 12 brown wire combustion fan Pin 13 red wire combustion fan Pin 14 black wire convection fan Pin 15 blue wire convection fan Pin 16 red wire convection fan Pin 17 black wire main input Pin 18 white wire thermodisk 110f Pin 19 red wire Main input Pin 20 white wire thermodisk 110f Color Wires and pins number ...

Page 35: ... control for combustion or convection fan EU 05 480 1 Burner threads for Wood Pellet EU 10 580 Burner threads for Corn and Wheat EU 10 581 Top ring with threads EU 10 590 Feed auger screw EU 08 168 Nylon Bushing feed system EU 05 167 1 Trust washer EU 05 168 Ash assembly kit EU 08 140 Center ash screw EU 08 147 Left or right ash screw EU 05 147 Sproket DP 05 045 Brass bushing ash system RA 10 660 ...

Page 36: ...X will not be held responsible for any consequential damage whose cost exceeds the original price of the device PAROMAX is under no obligation to improve or modify an already manufactured device No modification or update will be done on existing devices PAROMAX will not be held responsible for travelling expenses for maintenance The installation and the constraints related to the environment and t...