Dansons Group Electric Heater HCF120 User Manual

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HCJ  
HCF120  
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Installation shall conform to CAN/CSA B365 Installation Code for Solid-Fuel-Burning Appliances and  
Equipment in Canada and NFPA 211 Chimney, Fireplaces, Vents and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances in the USA.  
Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
TABLE OF CONTENTS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS -------------------------------------------------------------------------  
SPECIFICATIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES ------------------------------------------------------------  
INSTALLATION OPTIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------------  
INSTALLATION CHECK LIST -------------------------------------------------------------------  
EXHAUST SYSTEMS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
GENERAL ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
EXHAUST SYSTEM SIZING -----------------------------------------------------------------  
EXHAUST SYSTEM TERMINATION -------------------------------------------------------  
OUTSIDE AIR ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
FREESTANDING INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------  
STOVE PLACEMENT ---------------------------------------------------------------------------  
FLOOR PROTECTION -------------------------------------------------------------------------  
CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLES ------------------------------------------------------  
STRAIGHT INSTALLATION ------------------------------------------------------------  
CORNER ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
ALCOVE --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
THROUGH THE WALL DIRECT INSTALLATION -------------------------------------  
VERTICAL INSTALLATIONS ----------------------------------------------------------------  
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION ----------------------------------------------------------------  
OPERATING YOUR STOVE ---------------------------------------------------------------------  
HOW YOUR HOME OR SHOP HEATER WORKS ------------------------------------------  
LIGHTING A FIRE ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
THE CONTROLS -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
SHUTTING THE STOVE OFF -------------------------------------------------------------------  
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT TIPS -----------------------------------------------------  
INITIAL BURN SETUP -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
PELLETS  
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PELLET QUALITY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
PELLET CONSUMPTION ---------------------------------------------------------------------  
FACTORS EFFECTING PELLET FEED RATES ---------------------------------------  
FINE TUNING THE PELLET FEED RATES ----------------------------------------------  
ASH and CLINKERS ---------------------------------------------------------------------------  
FINES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  
PFI PELLET STANDARDS -------------------------------------------------------------------  
REQUIRED ROUTINE CLEANING -------------------------------------------------------------  
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------  
TROUBLE SHOOTING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
LIMITED WARRANTY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX “A” - INSERTING, REMOVING, AND ADJUSTING THE BURN GRATE  
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APPENDIX “B” – SETUP TIPS  
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APPENDIX “C” – OPTIONS -----------------------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX “D” – ACCESSORIES -------------------------------------------------------------  
APPENDIX “E” – “ACU-TRON” WALL THERMOSTAT -----------------------------------  
APPENDIX “F” – HOPPER CLEAN-OUT DROP CHUTE -----------------------------------  
SERVICE & MAINTENANCE LOG ---------------------------------------------------------------  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
o Do not operate the heater if you smell smoke coming from the heater. Push the “OFF” Touch pad,  
monitor your heater, and call your dealer.  
o Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, 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.  
o Don’t unplug the heater if you suspect a malfunction. Push the “OFF” Touch pad and inspect the heater.  
o Do not operate the heater if the flame becomes dark & sooty or if the firepot overfills with pellets. Push the  
”OFF” Touch pad and periodically inspect the heater (see ”Operating Your Stove”).  
o Never try to repair or replace any part of the heater unless instructions for consumer are given in this manual.  
All other work should be done by a trained technician.  
o The viewing door and ash pan must be closed and latched during operation.  
o Never block free airflow through the open vents of the unit.  
o Contact your local building officials to obtain a permit and information on any installation restrictions or  
inspection requirements in your area. Notify your insurance company of this heater as well.  
o The pellet appliance exhaust system works with negative combustion chamber pressure and a slightly  
positive chimney pressure, therefore the exhaust system must be completely airtight and properly installed.  
All pellet vent joints must be sealed with HI-TEMP RTV silicone sealant and at least 3 sheet metal screws, to  
each other as well as to the heater.  
o This unit must be properly installed to prevent the possibility of a house fire. The instructions must be strictly  
adhered to. Do not use makeshift methods, which may compromise the installation.  
o Your heater requires periodic maintenance and cleaning (see ”Operating Your Stove”). Failure to maintain  
your heater may lead to smoke spillage in your home.  
o Allow the heater to cool before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning. Ashes must be disposed in a metal  
container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible surface  
or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal.  
o This heater is designed and approved for pelletized wood fuel only. Any other type of fuel burned in this  
heater will void the warranty and safety listing.  
o The heater will not operate during a power outage. If a power outage does occur, check the heater for smoke  
spillage and open a window if any smoke spills into the room.  
o Keep foreign objects out of the hopper.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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Disconnect the power cord before performing any maintenance. NOTE: Touching the OFF touch pad does not  
disconnect all power to the heater.  
Do not throw this manual away. This manual has important operating and maintenance  
instructions that you will need at a later time. Always follow the instructions in this manual.  
Do not place clothing or other flammable items on or near the heater. Because this heater can  
be controlled by a thermostat there is a possibility of the heater turning on and igniting any  
items placed on or near it.  
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This heater must be connected to a standard 110 - 120V., 60 Hz grounded electrical outlet. Do not  
use an adapter plug or sever the grounding plug. Do not route the electrical cord underneath,  
in front of, or over the heater.  
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It is recommended to connect the heater to a standard 110 – 120V ground surge protected unit or surge  
protected electrical outlet..  
When installed in a mobile home, the heater must be bolted to the floor, have outside air, and MUST  
NOT BE INSTALLED IN THE BEDROOM (Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local building officials.  
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Educate all children on the dangers of a high-temperature heater.  
Young children should be supervised when they are in the same room as the heater.  
Caution: NEVER PUT FINGERS NEAR AUGER. Pellet fuel is fed to the burn pot by a screw auger that is  
driven by a high torque motor. The auger can start and stop automatically anytime while the heater is  
operating.  
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Do not connect this appliance directly to air ducts or any air distribution system. This will void any warranty.  
Do not burn with insufficient combustion air. A periodic check is recommended to ensure proper combustion  
air is admitted to the combustion chamber. Setting the proper combustion air is achieved by adjusting the  
slide damper located on the right hand side of the appliance.  
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It is advisable to clean the exhaust vent bi-annually or every two tons of pellets.  
Soot or creosote may accumulate when the stove is operated under incorrect conditions such as an extremely  
rich burn (black tipped, lazy orange flames).  
Note: Canadian Comfort Industries grants no warranty, implied or stated, for the installation or  
maintenance of your heater, and assumes no responsibility of any consequential damage(s).  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
HEATING SPECIFICATIONS  
- Approx. Heating capacity (Sq Feet) ¹  
= 800 – 2,000 sq ft  
- Approx. Fuel burn rate per hour ¹¹  
= 1.75 – 5.5 lbs per hour  
- Hopper Capacity CC Edison Jr. / CC Franklin120  
- Hopper Capacity CC Edison Sr./ CC Franklin300  
= 120+ pounds  
= 300+ pounds  
¹ Heating capacity will vary depending on floor plan layout of your home, degree of insulation, and the  
outside temperature. Fuel size, quality, density and moisture level will also have an effect.  
¹¹ Pellet size may affect the actual rate of fuel feed and burn times. Fuel feed rates may vary by as much as  
20%. Use PFI listed fuel for best results.  
26”  
24”  
Weight  
DIMENSIONS  
CC EDISON Sr./  
272 lbs.  
CC FRANKLIN 300  
CC EDISON Jr. /  
CC FRANKLIN 120  
225 lbs.  
24”  
46 1/2”  
8 1/4”  
Exhaust  
31 1/2”  
+
8
33//44”  
+
3 3/4”  
14 1/4”  
Air Inlet  
CC EDISON Jr. /  
CC FRANKLIN 120  
CC EDISON Sr./  
CC FRANKLIN 300  
Common for  
all models  
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Electrical Rating  
Watts (operational)  
= 115 Volts 60 HZ 2.0 Amps  
= 175 (approximately)  
= 475 (approximately)  
Watts (optional igniter)  
A voltage surge protector or ground fault outlet is required for this unit. The warranty on the circuit board  
will be voided if surge protection is not installed before operating this unit.  
FUEL CONSIDERATIONS  
Your Cheap Charlie shop and home heater, is designed to burn pellets that comply with Association of Pellet Fuel  
Industries standards. (Minimum of 40lbs density per cubic ft, ¼ to 5/16’ diameter length no greater than 1.5”, not  
less than 8,200 BTU’s/lb, moisture under 8% by weight, ash under 1% by weight, and salt under 300 parts per  
million) Pellets that are soft, contain excessive amounts of loose sawdust, have been or are wet, produce clinkers  
and/or heavy ash will result in reduced performance and may actually cause the fire to go out.  
(see pelletheat.org for further information)  
EPA COMPLIANCE  
This heater is exempt from EPA Phase II requirements, but has been tested for emissions using EPA test methods  
by Warnock Hersey , US. Pellet appliances that are designed with the combustion air supply exceeding 35:1 (by  
ratio) are exempt from EPA regulations.  
PRODUCT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.  
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