COUNTRY FLAME TECHNOLOGIES INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL LITTLE RASCAL PELLET FUEL STOVE FREESTANDING/FIREPLACE INSERT, MODEL LR-01 USA & CANADA TEST: TESTED BY: ASTM E1509-04, UL 1482, WARNOCK HERSEY ULC S627, ULC/ORD C1482 (and ULC S628 if listed for fireplace insert Installation in Canada) Oregon Administrative Rules 814-23-900 thru 909 MOBILE HOME APPROVED FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammables (vapor or liquids) in or around the vicinity of this appliance.
LITTLE RASCAL MODEL LR-01 PELLET FUEL STOVE TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Page 3 Safety Notes Page 4-6 Specifications Page 7 Operating Instructions Description Pre-Operation Notes Intelli-Choice Control Panel Lighting Procedure Shut System Down Maintenance Page 8-15 Page 8 Page 10 Page 11 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Installation Instructions Precautions Free Standing Unit Positioning Venting Details Leg & Pedestal Installation Page 20 Page 20 Insert Unit Positioning Venting Details Mobile Home Ventin
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a Country Flame solid fuel heater. Your heater was designed to provide you with durable, reliable performance and ease of operation. The Country Flame LR-01 has been painstakingly designed with your comfort in mind. On those cool evenings when you’d like a little extra heat in the room, but you don’t want to turn on the furnace, you’ll enjoy the thermal efficiency of the LR-01.
SAFETY NOTES FOR SAFE OPERATION – THIS MANUAL MUST BE USED FOR INSTALLATION OF STOVE UNIT AND RETAINED BY THE OWNER FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INFORMATION. PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY NOTES. The Country Flame LR-01 Pellet Stove is different from conventional wood burning appliances. It is very important that you read and understand all of the instructions before installing and using your Pellet Stove. Follow the procedures and maintenance instructions outlined in this manual exactly.
12. NEVER connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another appliance. 13. ALWAYS follow the lighting instructions in this manual; short cuts of any kind can be dangerous. 14. Check your local building codes and consult your insurance company before installing your unit. 15. Due to high temperatures, the pellet stove should be located out of traffic and away from furniture and draperies. 16. Clothing or other flammable material should not be placed on or near the room heater. 17.
25. This unit’s exhaust system works with a negative combustion chamber pressure and a low positive flue pipe pressure. It is very important that the exhaust system be properly installed and air tight. The flue pipe joints should be sealed. Use high temperature RTV (5000F) (2600C) silicone sealant or aluminum flue tape and secured each joint with at least (3) sheet metal screws. Improperly installed stove flues are the major cause of home fires. 26.
SPECIFICATIONS FUEL TYPE: A.P.F.I. residential fuel: Heat Content: 8200 BTU/lb. min. Bulk Density: 40 lb. /cubic ft. min. Moisture Content: 8% max Ash Content: 1% max Size: ¼” to 3/8” diameter 1.
DESCRIPTION The LR-01 Pellet Stove is designed to sit on a pedestal or legs as a freestanding unit or can be installed as in insert with the optional shroud and split lid. The basic stove unit without shroud or pedestal measures 22 3/4” high by 26” wide and 19 3/4” deep. Centered above the firebox glass front door is a louvered vent through which room convection air is passed. The left side of the Little Rascal has a control panel called the integrated “IntelliChoice” control board.
for more or less combustion air to the unit. To vary the air, the air damper control is slid in (less air) and out (more air.) 1. Conditions that warrant more combustion air are: Hardwood pellets Higher altitudes Increased heat settings (3- 5) 2. Conditions that warrant less air: Softwood pellets Low altitudes Lower heat settings (2-3) 3.
PRE-OPERATION NOTES 1. Thoroughly read and understand this manual. Pay particular attention to the maintenance and safety sections of this manual. Failure to inspect the stove and understand these instructions may cause unsatisfactory performance. 2. Check to see that the intake and exhaust vents are properly tight and correctly installed. 3. Remove protective materials such as plastic coverings, plastic bags, and other material shipped with the stove. 4.
IGNITION/START-UP PROCEDURE Country Flame Technologies introduced its exclusive control board technology in 2001. This control board technology was introduced across all lines of Country Flame’s pellet and corn stove products. Country Flame continues to demonstrate leadership in bringing new products to market. Country Flame developed its own control board technology in order to bring reliable, supportable, and sustainable biomass-fueled products to market throughout the 21st Century.
Alternating Current (AC) Input provided by the local power company. This source of energy must provide a 120 Volt input signal with a frequency of 60 Hertz and a maximum branch current capacity of 15 Amperes. If other devices are connected to the branch, interference or over current may cause circuit breaker to trip. The AC fuse should be rated between 6 and 9 amperes. The recommended fuse is a Little Fuse Model _______. Ensures that no blockage of the combustion input or combustion exhaust air occurs.
Below is a graphical display of the Country Flame Control Board front Panel. Each function of the Control Board is identified. Those control functions having secondary functions are identified with asterisks. The secondary functions will be explained in following paragraphs. Country Flame Logo, AC Power is present when logo is lit.
ON/OFF SWITCH The ON/OFF Switch serves to turn the system on and off by holding the switch for approximately 5 seconds. The ON/OFF Switch can also be used to initiate the FUEL PRIME MODE by holding it for approximately 15 seconds. When in the prime mode the Thermostat lights will sequentially light from top to bottom simulating a “filling action” of the auger tube.
In order to utilize the full capabilities of the Control Board, the service technician should familiarize himself with the backside of the Control Board. The following diagram provides additional information about the major components of the Control Board’s backside. CONTROL PANEL (component side) Version 1.
SYSTEM START UP 1. Ensure this manual has been read and understood thoroughly. 2. Remove hopper lid and fill hopper with pellets. Replace hopper lid. 3. If auger has been “primed” proceed to Step 4. “Prime” the new pellet stove with fuel. Priming fills the auger tube with pellets and reduces delays in igniting fuel. Priming the auger should be completed for a new stove or whenever the stove has been run out of fuel.
SYSTEM SHUT DOWN Simply push the “ON/OFF” button and hold for 5 seconds until the lights on the heat settings start to flash from top to bottom. This designates the “cool down” cycle. The feed auger will shut off immediately and the blowers will shut down when the unit has cooled off sufficiently. The stove will remain in the cool down cycle until such time that the Intelli-Choice control board senses that all temperature sensors have returned back to their “normal” startup state.
MAINTENANCE 1. If pellets contain a large amount of “fines” (foreign matter or sawdust), you will need to clean the heat exchanger area for buildup often to determine if any maintenance is needed. You may want to screen pellets before use if they contain a large number of “fines.” 2. Sand in the pellets may cause “clinkering” (hard brittle deposits found in the bottom of the firepot).
10. Remove the ash pan using either the ash pan removal tool (furnished) or a glove. Lift the ash pan up and out the door. Dump the ash pan into a fire safe, covered container. The firepot may be lifted out and dumped using a glove. With these items removed, carefully check that the unit and all ashes are cooled completely. Vacuum out the bottom of the unit, paying close attention to the air inlet. Vacuum the inside of the unit thoroughly cleaning the 2 holes found under the ash pan.
INSTALLATION / PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT: Read all instructions carefully before starting installation. Failure to follow these installation instructions may result in a possible fire hazard and will void the Country Flame warranty. 1. Look at the label on the back of your unit to find the serial number. Write the serial number of the unit on the Table of Contents page immediately.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / POSITIONING 1. When determining the proper location for your unit, keep in mind the heater should be kept out of any traffic paths in the room, away from curtains, drapes or any other combustibles. It should also be placed in a position where heat will be evenly distributed throughout the room. 2. When location has been determined, position the unit within the clearance parameters shown below. 3.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / VENTING 1. After positioning the Little Rascal in its final position, proper flue venting must be installed according to local and national codes. The LR-01 is a rear vented unit and flue vent pipe can be run directly from the rear of the unit. Proper venting can be achieved by installing 3” TYPE PL double wall vent pipe according to code requirements.
EXTERIOR WALL EXTERIOR WALL JET CAP WALL THIMBLE FLUE PIPE FLUE PIPE CLEAN OUT "T" JET CAP FIGURE 1: HORIZONTAL VENT PIPE (2 options) 7. FIGURE 2 shows a traditional, as well as more efficient, flue pipe installation. Note the dimensions that are required to be maintained in this type of installation. Dimensions are A equals a minimum of 24”, B equals a minimum of 3”, and C equals a minimum of 6”.
8. For installations that pass through a vertical wall and not through the roof, Country Flame recommends an installation similar to the one shown in FIGURE 3. Dimension A should be a minimum of 16” and dimension B should be a minimum of 3”. Any outside vent should have a vertical run of at least 5’. At the same time, ensure that termination of the flue pipe does not occur just under the roof overhang. Such a termination can cause smoke to seep back through the roof and into the home.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAIL The flue vent exit shall be located not less than 48” from any opening through which exhaust could enter the building, (i.e. windows and doors), and not less than 24” from adjacent public walkways. It shall be arranged so that flue gases are not directed in such a way as to pose a health hazard, overheat combustible structures or enter any building.
INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS LEG INSTALLATION / FREESTANDING UNIT / DETAILS 1. Locate the eight (8) bolts in the package that comes with the leg kit. 2. Bolt the four (4) legs to the bottom of the pellet stove using two bolts per leg for a total of eight (8) bolts through the holes provided at the bottom corner of each unit. 3. Use the leveling bolts provided to level the pellet stove. The pellet stove should be level or slightly declined from front to back.
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / POSITIONING 1. The LR-01 insert is designed to be inserted into an existing masonry fireplace or zero clearance box. The suitability of the existing firebox needs to be determined. You should insure that the heater is kept out of any traffic paths in the room, away from curtains, drapes or any other combustibles. You should also check that the existing fireplace was placed in a position where heat will be evenly distributed throughout the room. 2.
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / VENTING 1. The LR-01 is designed for both new installations and as an insert into existing fireplaces. The LR-01 is NOT designed to be installed without proper vent pipe. Proper venting can be achieved by installing a 3” (less than ten feet) or 4” (more than ten feet) TYPE PL double wall vent pipe or listed TYPE “L” chimney liner. A listed single wall stainless steel liner may be used if installing the LR-01 into an approved wood burning chimney.
FIGURE 9, Item A shows another method of installing an LR-01 pellet stove. The flue pipe is extended a minimum of 18” past an existing damper with a seal plate installed at or above the damper.
INSTALLATION / INSERT UNIT / DETAILS 1. Leveling the Insert: A. If the firebox hearth floor is level, install the LR-01 and prepare to install the shroud. B. If the firebox hearth floor is uneven, install the LR-01 and grout or shim as necessary to ensure the unit is level or slightly declining from front to back. If the LR-01 leans forward in an uneven position, the pellets may bridge during stove operation. 2. The LR-01 is designed to be inserted into a minimum 16” deep firebox.
INSTALLATION / MOBILE HOME STANDARDS 1. Mobile home code requires the pellet stove be bolted to the floor regardless of whether it has legs or is mounted on its optional pedestal. 2. A pellet stove must be electrically grounded to the steel frame of the mobile home. 3. A pellet stove must have an outside combustion air source installed in a mobile home. 4. CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME (floors, walls, ceilings and roof) MUST BE MAINTAINED. 5.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. When an electrical power line and outlet needs to be installed, all electrical installations must be code compliant. In the absence of any local codes, the National Electrical Code ANS2 / NFPA 70-1987 apply. 2. The Little Rascal is equipped with a three prong (grounded) plug. The pellet stove will not operate properly in a non-compliant improperly grounded electrical outlet. Contact a local electrician to ensure proper electrical power is provided to the Little Rascal.
HEATER COMPONENTS: PLATES AND TAGS A safety label is shown in FIGURE 14 for informational purposes. Refer to the back of a LR-01 pellet stove for the actual safety label. Illustrations are artist renderings and the actual label on a product may vary slightly in information and design. 1. Each LR-01 has a serial number fixed to the certification label attached to the back of the unit. Record the serial number in the owner’s manual for future reference. Version 1.
2. A label on the back of the unit warns that the stove is hot. See the safety section of your owner’s manual for more safe operating tips. 3. Information and warning labels are located under the hopper lid. These labels provide information on operation and maintenance that the operator should always follow when operating the stove. Keep the hopper lid closed during operation. 4.
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