St. Croix Greenfield, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ...ons 515 Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this Multi Fuel burning room heater Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage bodily injury or even death Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area ...

Page 2: ...Vent Components 11 Venting Determining Materials 12 Venting Termination Requirements 13 14 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 15 Venting Into an existing Chimney 16 Venting Hearth Mount 17 Floor Protection 18 Minimum Clearances 19 20 Outside Combustion Air 21 Mobile Home Installation 22 Greenfield Operation 23 Preventing Chimney Fires 23 Approved Fuels 23 Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distill...

Page 3: ...per 31 32 Flame Pattern Characteristics 32 Use of a Thermostat 32 34 Diagnostic Features 34 35 Safety Features 35 Greenfield Maintenance 36 Clinker Ash Removal Multi Fuel pot 36 Daily Maintenance Multi Fuel Pot 36 39 Periodic Maintenance 40 42 Yearly Maintenance 42 43 Safe Operation 43 Wiring Schematic 44 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 45 48 Parts Breakdown Multi Fuel Pot Common parts ...

Page 4: ...stiller s Grain This stove is not intended as the sole source of heat EMISSIONS TESTING The Greenfield is a Non Affected Facility and was not tested to comply with U S ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 2020 particulate emission standards using pellet fuel Hastings certified to the 2020 Phase of ASTM E2779 2010 Heat Output 9230 BTU hr 27193 BTU hr Efficiency 66 4 using the higher Heat Value of the Fu...

Page 5: ...at condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Install the Stove with a minimum of the vent system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house BATTERY BACKUP St Croix does not offer battery backups They are available online if you decide to use one Battery backup systems are useful if the Stove is installed using horizontal venting only This prevents any smoke from enteri...

Page 6: ...ar is recommended 7 The Stove will become HOT while in operation Keep clothing and furniture away from all hot surfaces 8 To avoid the possibility of smoke and or sparks entering the room always keep firebox and ash pan doors closed whenever the Stove is operating Smoke detectors installed in the same general area as the Stove may be activated if the Stove door is left open and smoke is allowed to...

Page 7: ...enfield Installation and Operations Manual Page 7 Large Ash Pan Area With Quick Release Latches Figure 1 The Greenfield Hopper opening has 2 hopper lids The Inner Lid has a gasket and provides a tight seal ...

Page 8: ...lti Fuel Burn System is the St Croix Patented Clinker Removal System This burn pot allows the clinker to be removed without losing the fire in the pot This eliminates the need of having to re light the Greenfield after removing the clinker This burn system does not have Self Ignition It is approved for Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Wood pellets are no longer approved for use except a...

Page 9: ...E Center of stove to center of exhaust C Center of Air Intake from Base of Stove F Center of exhaust from Base of Stove Approved Installations The Greenfield is approved for CONVENTIONAL and MOBILE HOME installations as a FREESTANDING stove The stove may also be installed on the Hearth in front of a Fireplace and vented through the chimney of the fireplace ...

Page 10: ... vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS MULTI FUEL STOVE Venting size Guidelines Type of Installation Size ______________ A Less than 10 horizontal 3 Acceptable B 10 to 12 horizontal 3 or 4 Acceptable C Over 12 horizontal 4 Required Horizontal installation over 12 is NOT RECOMMENDED D Less than 15 vertical 3 Acceptable E Over 15 vert...

Page 11: ...age 11 TYPICAL PL VENT COMPONENTS RAIN CAP VERTICAL OR WALL THIMBLE CHIMNEY SUPPORT BRACKET HORIZONTAL ADAPTER ADJUSTABLE LENGTH SINGLE TEE SINGLE REDUCTION DOUBLE TEE PIPE w TEE CAP TEE w TEE CAP w TEE CAP PIPE ADAPTER INCREASER 450 ELBOW 900 ELBOW ...

Page 12: ...TITY OF MATERIALS 1 It is recommended that the vent system be installed with a minimum of three feet 3 of vertical rise above the exhaust port on the back of the Greenfield FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE NATURAL DRAFT THAT RESULTS FROM A VERTICAL RISE MAY RESULT IN SMOKE BEING RELEASED INTO THE HOUSE WHEN ELECTRICITY TO THE UNIT IS INTERRUPTED WHILE BURNING OR SMOLDERING FUEL REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE See...

Page 13: ...i enclosed area i e Carports garage attic crawl space etc or any location that can build up a concentration of fumes 3 Vent surfaces can get hot enough to cause burns if touched by children Non combustible shielding or guards may be required The type of installation must first be considered before determining the exact location of the venting termination in relation ship to doors window cavities o...

Page 14: ...btained from the outside atmosphere and all flue gases are discharged to the outside atmosphere Special Venting Arrangements are listed in NFPA 211 31 10 7 1 2 The Vent Terminal of a Direct Vent Appliance with an input of 10000 BTU Hr or less shall be located at least 6 from any opening into a building and such an appliance with an input of over 10000 BTU Hr but not over 50000 BTU Hr shall not be ...

Page 15: ...TION LOCATION MUST BE AT LEAST 1 305 mm ABOVE the ground level 7 2 1 m FROM a public walkway 1 305 mm FROM The wall penetration point 3 915mm FROM a gas meter regulator assembly 2 610 mm FROM any adjacent combustibles such as Adjacent buildings fences protruding parts of the structure roof eaves or overhangs plants shrubs etc ...

Page 16: ...hase cap that reduces the outlet of the chimney to the size of the liner is required Extend the exhaust vent above the chimney chase cap and finish it off with a rain cap A single wall liner may need to be insulated to maintain adequate exhaust temperatures in the vent system Note Outside Chimneys frequently are difficult to keep warm if in doubt insulate the liner Figure 7 Figure 8 Venting into M...

Page 17: ...e Optional Figure 9 Venting to the Top of Chimney When installing as a hearth mount stove into a fireplace the unit must either be relined terminating above the chimney chase top or positively connected to the existing chimney system using a block off plate C An approved flex liner or PL vent must be used A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner which may also need to be i...

Page 18: ...ed on a Non Combustible Surface Hearth models may be placed directly on the noncombustible hearth of a fireplace The Hearth Non Combustible pad must extend a minimum of 6 152 mm in Front of Unit and beyond each side of the Fuel Loading and Ash Removal Opening s Figure 10 Floor protection Top View ...

Page 19: ...k of stove 4 11 Corner of stove 4 7 8 Vent pipe Per Manufacturer s Instructions 13 Stove to mantel 12 10 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 10 Floor protection Sides back of stove 0 14 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 15 Alcove Sides 4 15 Alcove Back 4 Figure 11 Top View Figure 12 Top View Clearances corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back ...

Page 20: ...ve Installation Top View Although 4 is the minimum clearance to the sides of the stove this is not recommended due to the need for access into the inside of the stove for the maintenance as spelled out in the Operations Manual Please read the section covering the Daily Maintenance Periodic Maintenance and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual ...

Page 21: ...mi enclosed attic or crawl space or any semi enclosed space Take care not to draw cold air past water pipes that may freeze 3 Increase the outside air pipe diameter to 3 for runs over ten 10 feet and elevation over 4 000 feet Note Long runs should be avoided 4 Terminate the outside air pipe below the exhaust vent outlet 5 An open mesh screen should be placed over the outside air pipe opening to pr...

Page 22: ...E MULTI FUEL STOVE 3 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED 4 Permanently bolt the stove to the floor X 5 Electrically ground the stove and pedestal to the metal chassis of the home Use a number eight 8 gauge or larger copper wire Y 6 Maintain an effective vapor barrier at location where PL vent exits the structure 7 Check any other local building ...

Page 23: ...at Rye or Distillers Grain is detrimental to the venting system Only buy Venting Systems that are warranted with burning corn PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES Chimney fires can be prevented by properly operating the Greenfield and by periodic inspection and cleaning of the chimney When burning these fuels tar and other organic vapors are produced which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote The c...

Page 24: ...s must be removed Failure to remove the side shields will prevent fuel from spilling into the Ashpan in the event the pot overloads See figure 2 on page 8 showing the removal of the side shields The shields lift up and are removed without needing any tools Distiller s Grain is a byproduct of producing Ethanol and has higher oil content than corn itself Due to this the stove may require more freque...

Page 25: ...described in the first section of this manual Verify the installation is correct before firing up the Stove for the first time 1 The fans of this Stove may cause a negative pressure area in the room where this Stove is installed 2 Outside Combustion Air may be needed if The unit does not vent steadily smells experiences smoke rollout burns poorly or back drafts whether or not there is combustion p...

Page 26: ...nerator to operate the Stove Control Board Feature The Control Board controls all functions of the Greenfield by monitoring sensors that are in the system These sensors serve 2 purposes a General Operation of the Stove b Safety Features to shut the unit down in the event the sensors detect a problem in the unit The Control Board also has Diagnostic Capabilities to help in diagnosing 3 areas of the...

Page 27: ...im button allows for adjusting the Exhaust Combustion fan voltages up or down providing for fine tuning of the combustion air The LED light bar indicates the level of adjustment and the factory setting is the center LED light This allows for 2 adjustments up and 2 adjustments down See point 9 on page 48 To adjust the Combustion Fan voltages Hold the Auger Feed button down and press the Draft Trim ...

Page 28: ...ng for variations that occur within the approved fuels for this unit Ask your dealer before using this Program in your unit Program 2 is for Tweaking the unit for different fuel and installation conditions Program 3 The Cycle Time is 11 5 seconds THIS PROGRAM IS ONLY TO BE USED WITH THE PRESCOTT EXP AND PRESCOTT EXL MODEL DO NOT USE THIS PROGRAM WITH THE GREENFIELD Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 s...

Page 29: ...n is difficult to start Add a generous amount of starter gel to the pellets 4 Close the door and push the On Off button on the control board See figure 18 on page 26 5 Set the controls to Heat Level 1 6 Once the Proof of Fire switch locks in and the Power Light quits blinking adjust the heat level to the desired level The Ignition Cycle works as follows a The Combustion Fan comes on at high speed ...

Page 30: ...operation of the Stove first check to see if there has been a change in the fuel you are burning If the fuel properties have significantly changed such as the fuel is very dirty then making a change to the damper is correct However if the Stove needs cleaning changing the Damper may mask the fact that the stove is getting plugged It is always a good idea to thoroughly clean your stove before makin...

Page 31: ...burn pot if the corn feeds in faster than it s burning 3 Overloaded burn pot If the corn forms a clump in the burn pot it chokes off the airflow and the pot will overload and slowly the fire will die out Set the damper according to the list Initial Damper Settings on the previous page a Once the Stove is burning leave the control board on the 1 setting for an hour This will allow the Stove to warm...

Page 32: ... up and over the Heat Exchange Tubes while forming a fireball like shape Some Ash or Live Sparks not being blown out from the Burn Pot area is considered abnormal operation Excessive black soot forming on the ceramic glass surface is a sign of very poor combustion not enough combustion air and should not be overlooked At the other end of the spectrum an extremely brisk flame which blows large piec...

Page 33: ...re any position between 2 through 5 Thermostat Hook up Connect the wires from the thermostat to the external wire terminal on the back of the stove see figure 21 below The external Thermostat wire terminal has been pre wired to the thermostat wire Terminal on the back of the control board See figure 22 Read Frequently Asked Questions section in the Operations Manual to Troubleshoot the Thermostat ...

Page 34: ...the Control Board The 2 LED 3 LED and 4 LED lights on the LED Light bar will flash to give a diagnostic code to help in diagnosing problems that may occur Read Frequently Asked Questions for more information These conditions fall into 2 categories a Heat related issues b Vacuum related issues The Diagnostic Lights flash as follows 1 The Proof of Fire switch This switch will sense the temperature o...

Page 35: ...in to reset the board Safety Features 1 High Limit switch an overheat safety switch will shut off the fuel feed if the Stove reaches temperatures above normal operating temperature This is a Normally Closed switch If the High limit switch trips several times the problem in the Stove must be diagnosed before the unit is put back into service Defective Room Fan dirty Room Fan defective High Limit sw...

Page 36: ...s is a fork shaped device that will allow the operator to shave the burning coals off the top of the clinker separating the 2 areas of the burn pot The burning fuel on top and the clinker on the bottom 2 The Slide Out Bottom This allows the bottom to be pulled out so the clinker can drop out of the bottom of the burn pot 3 The program on the control board To drop the clinker you set the board to t...

Page 37: ... Maintenance will mainly focus on 4 areas in the Greenfield removing the clinkers from the ash pan if needed dropping the clinker from the burnpot cleaning the heat exchange tubes and cleaning the glass A breakdown of this process consists of the following steps Figure 24 The Coal Rake the Slide Out bottom must be in the correct position for the unit to operate correctly The Coal Rake must be pull...

Page 38: ... Ash Pan Make sure the Ashpan is not too full to receive a clinker If the Ashpan is too full the clinker may not drop all the way through This will not allow the Slide Out Bottom to be closed If this happens empty the Ashpan and restart the unit 3 The Slide Out Bottom See figure 26 Now you are ready to drop the clinker from the burn pot Pull the bottom out in one quick motion and let the clinker d...

Page 39: ...requent window cleaning Periodically shut the Stove down and wipe the window with a cloth or paper towel and glass cleaner This will normally keep the window from accumulating difficult to clean residue Use of a glass cleaner ONLY permitted when the unit is cold CAUTION Do not slam the door Do not operate your Stove with a broken or cracked glass Replace only with heat resistant ceramic glass supp...

Page 40: ...de out Bottom Removal To remove the Burnpot from the Stove the Coal Rake must be pulled back so the pot will clear it Open the Firebox door of your Stove and you will see 2 Hex head screws Loosen the first screw enough to allow the Coal Rake to slide out of the burn pot Remove the screw that holds the burn pot in place and lift the pot out of the Stove To access the Slide out Bottom remove the low...

Page 41: ...n putting the baffle back in the stove make sure the tabs are in the keyhole slots and the back of the baffle is lifted up over the inner back Clean the baffle on a regular basis Frequency of cleaning depends on amount of fuel being burnt and the quality of the fuel Fuel with low ash content is recommended Failure to clean the baffle can cause the Stove to become plugged with fly ash 5 Exhaust Sys...

Page 42: ... door window and ash door Replace as needed Yearly Maintenance Many dealers offer a Service Contract that will cover Yearly Maintenance Contact your St Croix Dealer for assistance in maintaining your Greenfield in top condition Yearly Maintenance is designed to assure Safe Operation prolong the life of the Greenfield and help preserve its aesthetic appeal NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Open the Left and Ri...

Page 43: ...ed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non combustible 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 container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 2 Never use Gasoline gasoline type l...

Page 44: ...p with the igniter running and approximately 2 Amp without the igniter running The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended CAUTION The electrical components of the Greenfield are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components ...

Page 45: ...ystems for air leaks Any leaks in these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload 3 My Stove isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses negative pressure in the firebox area of the Stove What caused the Stove to go out a The door of the unit was left open longer than 60 seconds See soluti...

Page 46: ...ght is blinking This means the high Limit has shut the Stove down The Convection Blower could be defective or may need cleaning The high limit switch may be also defective It is best to call your dealer for support when trying to troubleshoot the High Limit Switch Do not use your Stove if the High Limit switch frequently trips 6 I turned the Stove on with the On Off switch and nothing happens Firs...

Page 47: ... 2 adjustments decreasing the Feed Rates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 31 9 Are there any adjustments that can be made through the control board to the Combustion Fan voltages to help adjust the draft Answer The Draft can be adjusted in a similar fashion as mentioned in the previous example The Fan voltages can be fine tuned while the Stove ...

Page 48: ...or Distiller Grain This program is for use with the Greenfield Program 3 11 5 second cycle time The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Pellets This program has Self Ignition and is used in units that have the Versa Grate System Igniter installed This program is not for use with the Greenfield Program 4 10 0 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program has Self Igniti...

Page 49: ...CAST HOPPR LID 9 80P20089 R CAST HOPPER LID 10 80P52650 R MOUNTING BRACKET CAST FRONT PANEL 11 80P20093 R CAST FRONT FRAME 12 80P20094 R CAST FRONT PANEL 13 80P20100 R HINGE PINS CAST FRONT PANEL 14 80P20098 R CAST DOOR RIGHT 15 80P20097 R CAST DOOR LEFT 16 80P20101 R HINGE PINS CAST DOORS 17 80P20092 R CAST SIDE PANEL LEFT When installing the stove it is best to remove the castings to make it eas...

Page 50: ...Greenfield Installation and Operations Stove Page 50 Greenfield Parts ...

Page 51: ... R ASH LIP BOX 23 80P30280 R ASHPAN CLEANOUT COVER 24 80P30926 R DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT SIDE 25 80P30927 R DECORATIVE GRILL RIGHT SIDE 26 80P53675 R AIR BOX WELDMENT 27 80P20132 R DOOR GASKET KIT 28 80P52947 R DOOR FRAME WELDMENT 29 80P20129 R GLASS FOR DOOR 30 80P20022 R GLASS GASKET KIT 31 80P52357 R GLASS RETAINER 32 HB1000 RED SILICONE 33 80P53677 R HANDLE MOUNT PLATE ASSEMBLY 34 80P53773 R DOO...

Page 52: ...ANEL 56 80P54074 R MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET AND END CAP 57 80P20278 R AUGER MOTOR 58 80P20022 3 1 X 1 8 FLAT GASKET 3 LENGTH 59 08P30191 R MOTOR RETAINER BRACKET 60 80P20248 R 5 8 COLLAR WITH SET SCREW 61 80P53666 R AUGER WELDMENT 62 80P60083 R AUGER WASHER 63 80P20245 R AUGER GASKET PARTS NOT SHOWING N A 80P21403 R WIRING HARNESS N A 80P52630 R TERMINAL BLOCK N A X 113HT RUBBER HOPPER SEAL 35 N A 80P5...

Page 53: ...en met the manufacturer s total responsibilities and liabilities shall be to repair or replace at the manufacturer s option the defective part s All costs of removal shipment to and from the dealer or manufacturer any losses during shipment and reinstallation and any other losses due to the Stove being removed shall be covered by the owner of the Stove NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR THE SUPPLIERS TO...

Page 54: ...rea below Feed Trim Circle one See point 2 on page 27 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Draft Trim Circle one See point 4 on page 27 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 APPROVED FUEL Circle One CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLERS GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 19 on page 28 1 2 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information EMAIL support stcroixstoves com WEB ADDRESS www stcroixstoves com ...