Troubleshooting guide

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Introduction to St. Croix Pellet Stoves with the Versa Grate System. Models
include: Afton Bay, Hastings, Prescott EXP, Prescott EXL and the York
Insert.
There are 2 pellet stove configurations that we offer; the Freestanding stove and Insert stove, all
of which produce similar heat output BTU ratings. The unique method by which this fuel is burnt
produces high efficiency ratings while maintaining an extremely low ash content level.
St. Croix Stoves with the Versa Grate System are approved to burn Pellets (See PFI Pellet
Standards on page 10), Cherry Pits and a 50%-50% mixture of Pellets and Corn; currently wood
pellets are being manufactured throughout the United States and in Canada. Cherry Pits and Corn
use is limited to regional areas in the country where these fuels are readily available. Cherry
Pits have higher Ash Content and will increase the Daily Maintenance. There are no
Standards covering Cherry Pits as a fuel. Mixing Pellets with Corn will increase the daily
maintenance of the stove.
All St. Croix stoves have been safety tested to the following standards, where they apply:
LISTED (PELLET, CHERRY PIT OR PELLET/CORN MIX) BURNING SPACE HEATER.
ALSO SUITABLE FOR MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION. TESTED PER UL 1482, /ULC
S627/APFI/ASTM E 1509-04. THIS PELLET BURNING APPLIANCE HAS BEEN TESTED
AND LISTED FOR USE IN MANUFACTURED HOMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH
OREGON ADMINISTRATIVE RULES 814-23-900 THROUGH 814-23-909
The following four fans/motors are standard in all St. Croix Wood Pellet Stove models, they are
the: Combustion Exhaust Fan, Room Air Fan, Auger Motor and the Self-Cleaning Grate Motor.
The Digital Control Boards enhances the reliability of stove performance and also increases the
simplicity of customer operations. The stove requires a 120 Volt AC power source and the Pellet
stove draws a nominal current value of up to 5 Amperes during start up with the Igniter running,
dropping to 3 Amps during normal operation. The addition of Diagnostic Features to the control
board allows problems to be quickly identified and direct the service person to the area of the
stove needing service. The St. Croix Digital Control Board also offers the unique “SmartStat”
Thermostat feature. This allows the control board to maintain a fire in the stove during peak
heating season, when a constant source of heat is needed, but to also shut itself down and relight
itself when the heat demand is only periodic. This is accomplished by allowing the stove to pilot
on the low setting for an hour before shutting down completely. Wireless remote programmable
Thermostat systems can also be used.