St. Croix Lincoln SCR, Installation & Operation Manual

Page 1: ... Please read this entire manual before installation and use of this pellet 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: ...4 Venting Typical PL Vent Components 15 Venting Determining Materials 16 Venting Termination Requirements 17 18 Venting Termination Clearance Requirements 19 Venting Into an existing Chimney 20 Venting Hearth Mount 21 Floor Protection 22 Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials 23 24 Outside Combustion Air 25 Mobile Home Installation 26 27 Thermostat 28 Installation Check 29 Preventing Chimney ...

Page 3: ...rogram on the Control Board 39 Lighting your Stove 40 Shutting Off the Stove 41 Combustion Air Damper Adjustment 41 44 Damper Adjustment Pilot Setting Thermostat Control 44 Diagnostic Safety Features 45 46 Lincoln SCR Maintenance 47 Daily Maintenance 47 Periodic Maintenance 48 50 Yearly Maintenance 51 52 Safe Operation 52 Wiring Schematic 53 Parts Layout 54 57 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Ques...

Page 4: ...Operating in the SmartStat Mode make sure the Thermostat is not calling for heat when trying to shut the Lincoln SCR off at the Control Board Turning the Lincoln SCR off at the Control Board while the Thermostat is calling for heat will cause the Control Board to turn the unit right back on During the Break In period and anytime a switch is made to a different Fuel Category such as switching from ...

Page 5: ...lso help in maintaining an even temperature in the home See figure 23 on page 36 Moving to the next Program will also produce less heat See pages 38 39 in your manual If the Revolution pot overloads during the Ignition Phase simply open the Hopperlid to stop the Auger Motor in the main hopper This will temporarily shut off the fuel that is being fed to the pot until it balances back out Use the 5 ...

Page 6: ...motor are located Figure 2 Keep an eye on the 2 switch levers shown in figure 2 They eventually will end up against the end of the notches shown in figure 3 Rotating any further than that will bend the levers and potentially damage the switches To clear a jam will usually only require the drum to be reversed a small amount for the object or the fuel to free up Figure 3 Once the jam has been cleare...

Page 7: ...in the area described as the Center of Drum Figure 4 How to prevent the Clinker from causing the Drum to jam The fuels that create Clinkers are approved with Programs 2 through 4 on the Control Board The Clinker can be different in consistency based on the different varieties of corn wheat rye and distillers grain pellets that are grown or produced throughout the US If this seems to be a problem s...

Page 8: ...nspection requirements DEFINITION OF STOVE The word Stove as used in this manual is interpreted to mean a Multi Fuel Stove approved for the fuels listed in this manual This model is not intended as the sole source of heat SAFETY TESTING The stove has been independently tested and listed by Warnock Hersey Laboratories in accordance with the proposed ASTM Standards and the applicable portions of UL ...

Page 9: ... that the outside air inlet is connected to draw fresh air from outside the building 2 All joints of PL vent and single wall stainless steel pipe should be fastened by at least 3 screws and correctly installed Follow vent manufacturer s instructions Seal all joints with high temperature silicone to create an airtight seal 3 WARNING The high temperature paint on this Stove may take several hours of...

Page 10: ... Patent Pending Revolution Burn System This burn system is Self Cleaning and Self Igniting during operation This system utilizes a Patent Pending Dual Hopper System that uses wood pellets to ignite the Fuel that is in the main hopper It is approved for Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellets ...

Page 11: ...Rear Side View A Width of Stove E Center of Stove to Center of Exhaust B Height of Stove F Center of Exhaust from the Floor C Center of Air Intake from Floor G Depth of Stove D Center of Stove to Center Intake H Height of Stove with Control Extended ...

Page 12: ...tallations The Lincoln SCR 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 Figure 3 ...

Page 13: ...CONDENSATION When planning the installation of your Stove keep in mind that condensation is detrimental to exhaust systems Corn Wheat Rye Distiller s Grain have a higher moisture content than pellets and can be more susceptible to condensation forming in certain types of installations Install the Stove with a minimum of the system exposed to the cold temperatures outside the envelope of the house ...

Page 14: ...James A Ryder Simpson DuraVent and Selkirk Metalbestos and is carried by many local pellet Stove dealers In this manual approved venting will be referred to a PL vent or Single wall vent All single wall vent adaptors must be stainless steel NOTE TYPE B GAS VENT MUST NOT BE USED IN THE INSTALLATION OF THIS STOVE Examples of venting system components follow High temperature ceramic roping reduces po...

Page 15: ...L 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 16: ...l rise above the exhaust port on the back of the Stove 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 PELLETS OR CORN REMAINS IN THE BURN GRATE See Battery Backup on page 13 2 It is not recommended to run vertical venting outside the heated environment w...

Page 17: ...rage 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 relationship to doors window cavities or air vents See figures 4a and 4...

Page 18: ...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 located less than...

Page 19: ...ST 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 20: ...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 6 Figure 7 Venting into Masonry Chimney...

Page 21: ...e 8 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 D An approved flex liner of PL vent must be used A chimney system with known drafting problems may require a liner which may also need to be insulated to keep...

Page 22: ...on combustible protective pad Hearth models may be placed directly on the noncombustible hearth of a fireplace The Hearth 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 9 Floor protection Top View ...

Page 23: ...Back of stove 4 10 Corner of stove 4 6 7 Vent pipe 3 12 Stove to mantel 12 9 12 Floor protection Front from faceplate 6 9 Floor protection Sides 6 13 Alcove Vertical to Combustibles 16 14 Alcove Sides 6 14 Alcove Back 4 Figure 10 Top View Figure 11 Top View Clearances corners of stove Clearances Sides and Back ...

Page 24: ...e Installation Top View Although 6 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 Daily Periodic and Yearly Maintenance in the Operations Manual ...

Page 25: ... 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 prevent birds or rodents from nesting in ...

Page 26: ...al sale of the Mobile Home not for Recreational Vehicles Figure 16 1 WARNING DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM 2 WARNING COMBUSTION AIR MUST COME FROM THE OUTSIDE OF THE MOBILE HOME FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CREATE NEGATIVE PRESSURE WITHIN THE MOBILE HOME AND COULD DISRUPT PROPER VENTING AND OPERATION OF THE PELLET STOVE 3 CAUTION THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE FLOORS WALLS CEILING AND ROOF MUST BE MA...

Page 27: ...ier at location where PL vent exits the structure 7 Check any other local building codes or other codes that may apply 8 Do not use components other than those specified for use with this unit 9 Floor protection requirement must be followed precisely 10 PL Vent must be used for exhaust venting Single wall vent is not allowed Follow PL Vent manufacturer s installation directions and observe all lis...

Page 28: ...etween the T Stat Mode and the SmartStat Mode We recommend using the Fully Automatic SmartStat Mode 1 Once you have successfully lit your stove set the thermostat to your desired heating needs 2 Set the HEAT ADJUST selector to a position that will effectively create a rise in room temperature above your thermostat setting The recommended heat adjust settings while using a thermostat are any positi...

Page 29: ...erior of the home where the exhaust system will terminate REMEMBER Condensation from a corn Stove 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 Stove and by periodic inspection and cleaning of the chimney When wood is burned it produces tar and other organic vapors...

Page 30: ...re grain in a tight container or use other methods to ensure it does not become rain soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors This will also prevent rodents from becoming a problem Do not store corn within Stove installation clearances or within the space required for clinker ash removal The Stove is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality grains incorrect operation poor maint...

Page 31: ...es in the front and back of the Revolution burn pot The holes should be checked periodically to keep the unit burning properly For proper Ignition the hole in the front of the pot for the Igniter needs to be kept open If a change is noticed in how the Furnace Ignites shut the unit down and clean the hole See Figure to the left for more information Figure 19 ...

Page 32: ...Motor Switch as shown in figure 19 until the Hex head bolt is facing up as shown in figure 20 Remove the bolt and slide the Drive Coupler over to disengage the pins from the drum Polish the shaft with some emery cloth if any residue has built up on the shaft during use to allow the Drive Coupler to slide easier 2 Remove the Igniter cover and Igniter See figure 19 3 Remove the Igniter cover and Ign...

Page 33: ... of the burnpot c The Clinker Cutters To Disassemble the Pot assembly 1 First remove the Retainers and open the hinged Ash Retainer on one side and the Clinker Cutters on the other 2 The drum will now drop out the bottom of the Pot Assembly To re assemble the Pot Assembly reverse the steps above Be sure to place the drum with the drive coupling facing the Revolution gear motor ...

Page 34: ...ent Pending Ignition System using pellets to ignite the Stove and automatically switch over to Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits or Distiller s Grain after ignition has taken place This allows the Stove to be fully automatic when running on a thermostat when burning other types of fuel Figure 22 shows the small pellet hopper and gear motor used during the ignition process ...

Page 35: ...e Stove firebox during operation may cause skin burns 6 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 7 A certain amount of carbon monoxide may be produced within the Stove as a by product of combustion All exhaust vent connections must be sealed with RTV silicone to assure a gas tight seal Any leaks i...

Page 36: ...These areas are 1 High Temperature Limit 2 Proof of Fire Sensor 3 Vacuum in the Firebox A closer look at the Control Board to the right in figure 23 will explain how the board works There are essentially 4 buttons on the control board Two of these buttons the Heat Level and Draft Trim Buttons have a High Low side to advance these settings up or down There is a slide switch that controls the Thermo...

Page 37: ... up or down from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it will flash the new setting This new setting will stay in memory from this point on b To adjust the Feed rates Hold the Auger Feed Button down and press the Heat Level High Low button and this will change the ON Time up or down 25 seconds from the factory setting Watch the LED lights to see the setting is on it wi...

Page 38: ...is 9 5 seconds This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellets See figure 26 on page 39 4 Program 4 The Cycle Time is 10 5 seconds This program is for use with Pellets Corn Wheat Rye Cherry Pits Distillers Grain Pellets See figure 26 on page 39 As the Cycle Time increases the BTU rate of the stove decreases If the incorrect program is chosen for a specific ...

Page 39: ...ory setting if you have difficulty starting the unit Damper setting for Wheat Rye Turn the Screw in 3 turns from the Factory Setting and make sure the damper blade rests against the setscrew This is reversing the screw a total of 2 full turns if the screw is turned in until it stops Return to the Factory setting if you have difficulty starting the unit FOR MORE INFORMATION ON FINE TUNING THE DAMPE...

Page 40: ...e ignition process 1 Make sure there is Fuel in the hopper 2 Press the ON OFF button once to turn on the Stove The Start up Program works as follows a The Combustion Fan comes on at high speed and the control board checks to make sure the Vacuum Switch locks in b When the board senses the Vacuum Switch the exhaust fan speed drops to the 1 setting the Revolution burn pot will cycle to a clean secti...

Page 41: ...e of this damper is to adjust combustion airflow to match the characteristic of each specific air inlet and chimney configuration See figure 25 on page 39 for initial damper adjustments The damper will most likely only need a small adjustment during the break in period Break in requires the burning of 15 bushel of corn or 15 bags of pellets or a continuous burn for two weeks The setscrew is a usef...

Page 42: ...el you are burning The moisture content of your corn may be too high or the quality of the pellets you are burning may have changed If you experience problems adjusting the Stove during the Break In Period contact your dealer Some chimney systems will fall outside the norm for example a chimney with excessive draft or one with a long horizontal run Damper Adjustment Procedure Once the Stove has be...

Page 43: ...tment might need to be made As the heat setting reaches the higher settings the Lag time can become too long if the air isn t adjusted correctly If you notice that the coals are being covered up with unburned corn adjust the damper to give it more air Remember Only turn the setscrew one turn counter clockwise to open the damper and remember to use the handle to place the damper against the screw Y...

Page 44: ...ent has been made for the pilot setting slowly advance the Stove to the 5 Heat Level and observe the flame If black soot wipes off easily builds up on the glass and black smoke is visible at the tips of the flames turn the setscrew one turn counterclockwise and bring the damper blade up against the screw Wait 5 10 minutes before attempting another adjustment An occasional wisp of black smoke is no...

Page 45: ...ove to operate correctly the firebox needs to be sealed During the first 30 seconds after the Stove has been turned on the control board will check to see if the switch senses negative pressure Vacuum in the firebox of the Stove If there is no negative pressure the Auger will quit feeding and the drum will start rotating until the Stove completes the safety shutdown The 2 LED will start blinking S...

Page 46: ...cuum is present during operation of the Stove If the exhaust venting system becomes clogged or obstructed the firebox door is left open or the exhaust fan quits working the control board will go into Safety Shutdown For maintenance purposes there is a 60 second window to allow for cleaning the glass etc before the Stove shuts down This allows sufficient time for the Daily Maintenance 3 Proof of Fi...

Page 47: ...t runs a cleaning cycle 2 The Tube Scraper Pull the Tube Scraper back and forth a couple of times to keep the tubes clean If the Tube Scraper feels sticky and difficult to move check for the presence of creosote on the tubes If creosote is present a damper adjustment may be needed or the Stove has become plugged and needs a thorough cleaning Call Dealer for assistance See figure 1 on Page 10 for t...

Page 48: ... brush to remove any ash build that may be plugging the holes To clean the holes in the front of the pot remove the panel below the door and then remove the Igniter Assembly Clean the holes in the front of the pot through the opening behind the Igniter If the unit is slow in lighting make sure the hole in front of the igniter is not plugged By tripping the switch lever shown in detail in figure 28...

Page 49: ...aps will cause the Stove to become plugged with fly ash 4 Heat Exchange Baffle Remove the baffle and clean the ashes that accumulate on a regular basis Once a month or sooner depending on the quality of fuel being used See Figure 30 on the next page 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 ...

Page 50: ...ntal runs require more frequent chimney cleanings See Page 29 Preventing Chimney Fires The products of combustion will also contain small particles of fly ash The fly ash will collect in the exhaust vent and restrict the flow of the flue gases Judge the frequency of cleaning by checking the amount of ash that accumulates in the elbows or tee s of the exhaust system Ask the dealer for suggested fre...

Page 51: ...l from the hopper and the auger system Thoroughly clean the burn pot burn pot box ash pan and ash traps behind the ash pan To locate the ash traps see figure 29 on page 49 2 The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned at least annually Call your dealer for this service 3 The motor fan area behind the firebox and under the hopper should be vacuumed annually NOTE UNPLUG THE STOVE Remove the acce...

Page 52: ... until all cinders have thoroughly cooled 2 Never use Gasoline gasoline type lantern fluid 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 3 Creosote Soot and Fly Ash Formation and Need for Removal The products of combustion will contain small particles of Fly Ash The fly ash will col...

Page 53: ...ve is 120 Volt 60 Hz 3 AMP The minimum recommended circuit is 15 Amp A dedicated circuit for the Stove is recommended CAUTION The electrical components of the Stove are not owner serviceable Call your dealer for proper diagnosis of electrical problems and service to those components ...

Page 54: ...Lincoln SCR Manual 54 Figure 33 Parts Layout ...

Page 55: ...Lincoln SCR Manual 55 Parts Layout Continued Figure 34 ...

Page 56: ...14 80P20168 COMBUSTION FAN GASKET 15 80P54000 FILTER ASSEMBLY 16 80P53933 COMBUSTION FAN ASSEMBLY 17 80P30268 HONEYWELL SWITCH USED IN 3 PLACES 18a 80P30709 ROTATION SENSOR BRACKET 18b 80P30707 ROTATION SWITCH BRACKET 19 80P53979 REVOLUTION MOTOR DRIVE ASSEMBLY 20 80P30594 STEEL BRICK LEFT PANEL 21 80P30492 DECORATIVE GRILL LEFT HAND 22 80P30162 CLEAN OUT COVER PLATE 23 80P53931 ASH PAN WELDMENT 2...

Page 57: ... 8 COLLAR WITH SETSCREW 49 80P53990 HOPPER B MOTOR MOUNT ASSEMBLY 50 80P20278 AUGER MOTOR USED IN 3 PLACES 51 80P30248 ROTATION MOTOR COVER USED 2 PLACES 52 80P53871 INTAKE DAMPER WELDMENT 53 80P30501 FILTER BOX 54 80P30483 BACK PANEL COVER 55 80P50858 AUGER BUSHING WASHER 56 80P53943 HOPPER B AUGER WELDMENT 57 80P53666 AUGER WELDMENT 58 80P20245 AUGER GASKET 59 80P52957 MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET ASSEMB...

Page 58: ...ed 2 Creosote formation and Cleaning a Establish a routine for the storage of fuel care of the Stove and Firing Techniques b Check daily for creosote build up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary c Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited and that weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest mon...

Page 59: ...nd Door Latching Systems for air leaks Any leaks in these areas will negatively affect the burn process and cause the pot to overload If all parts check out OK then the Feed Rate must be reduced to prevent the pot from overloading 3 My Stove isn t burning and the number 2 LED light is blinking the pot may be continually rotating This diagnostic light indicates the vacuum switch no longer senses ne...

Page 60: ...n pot is functioning correctly then check the Convection Blower to see if it is defective or needs 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 The Convection fan initially is turned on by a fan switch attached to the exhaust system Th...

Page 61: ...sing the feed rates LED s 1 2 The ON time is increased or decreased 25 seconds with each adjustment Figure 29 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 is in operation by pr...

Page 62: ...s Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Program 3 9 5 second cycle time The LED s flash three times This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain Program 4 10 5 second cycle time The LED s flash four times This program is for use with Pellets Cherry Pits Corn Wheat Rye Distillers Grain 11 How do I change to a different Program on the control board First the Stove must ...

Page 63: ...er 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 THE PURCHASER ACCEPT...

Page 64: ...ings will be lost Draft Trim Circle one See point 4a on page 37 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 Feed Trim Circle one See point 4b on page 37 LED 1 LED 2 LED 3 LED 4 LED 5 FUEL Circle One PELLETS CORN WHEAT RYE CHERRY PITS DISTILLER S GRAIN PROGRAM Circle one see Figure 26 on page 39 1 2 3 4 Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Information Even Temp Inc P O Box 127 Waco NE 68460 EMAIL support stcroi...