Bixby Energy MaxFire Fehlerbehebungshandbuch

Installation, Operating and Maintenance

Instructions

MaxFireTM Multi-Fuel Room Heater

WARNING! Please read this entire manual before installation and use of the Bixby MaxFireTM Multi-Fuel

Room Heater. Failure to follow these instructions could result in property damage, bodily injury or even death.

Contact local building ofﬁcials, ﬁre ofﬁcials or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions, permits and

installation inspection requirements in your area.

Save these instructions for future reference.

PLEASE RECORD THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:

MODEL _______________ DEALERSHIP _______________ INSTALLER _______________

DATE PURCHASED _______________ DEALER PHONE _______________ INSTALLER PHONE _______________

SERIAL NUMBER ____________________________

Bixby Energy Systems

877-500-2800

www.bixbyenergy.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Information 2

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Materials

Speciﬁcations 4

Planning the Installation 6

Performing the Installation

Optional Thermostat Operation

Leveling the Room Heater

Venting Installation and Instructions 9

Vent System Approvals

Venting Components

Inspections

Permits

Vent Maintenance

Vent Location

Location of Exhaust

General Vent Installation Instructions

Log Placement Instructions 20

Operating Instructions 21

Fuel

Start Up

Flashing Indicator Light System

Maintenance and Cleaning Procedures 24

Fire Pot/Burner

Ash Drawer

Heat Exchanger Tubes

Soot and Fly-ash Formation and Need for Removal

Cleaning the Exhaust Manifold

Exhaust Fan

Fuel Hopper

Cleaning the Glass

Cleaning the Feeder Tube

Cleaning the Lower Paddle

Cleaning the Air Filter for the Ignition Air Compressor

Replacing the Room Heater Filter

Troubleshooting Procedures 29

Wiring Diagram 31

Service Parts List 32

Optional Accessories 34

Venting Parts List 35

Maintenance Log 38

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SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Install and use only in accordance with these installation and operating instructions, page 9. Contact

local building ofﬁcials, ﬁre ofﬁcials, or the authority having jurisdiction about restrictions, permits,

and inspection requirements in your area.

2. Refer to instructions and local codes for precautions required for passing the vent pipe through a

combustible wall or ceiling. Inspect and clean vent system frequently in accordance with manufacture’s

instructions.

3. DO NOT INSTALL A FLUE DAMPER IN THE EXHAUST VENTING SYSTEM OF THIS UNIT.

4. DO NOT CONNECT THIS UNIT TO A CHIMNEY SERVING ANOTHER APPLIANCE.

5. INSTALL VENT AT CLEARANCES SPECIFIED IN THE VENTING SECTION.

6. For use with only whole corn kernels, wood pellet fuel or approved pelletized biomass.

7. DO NOT BURN GARBAGE, OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR

ENGINE OIL IN YOUR BIXBY ROOM HEATER. Store any fuel away from your heater.

- Pellet stove starter gel may be used to assist in the lighting of the Room Heater. See lighting

instructions.

8. Always unplug the heater before cleaning or servicing.

9. Dispose of all ashes in a metal container.

10. The use of a protective screen (i.e. ﬁreplace screen) is recommended when children or animals are

present.

11. DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.

12. The door must be closed and latched during operation. Always allow the Room Heater to cool before

opening the door to clean the ﬁrebox and / or the glass. If door must be opened during operation, use

caution as embers may escape from combustion chamber.

WARNING: Biomass (i.e. corn, wood) is a solid material and by its very nature will accumulate ash that

must be cleaned out of the Room Heater and venting on a regular basis. See cleaning and

maintenance schedule. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY VOID WARRANTY.

NOTE: It is recommended that a carbon monoxide detector be installed to ensure protection from the

hazards of carbon monoxide. It is also recommended that a smoke detector be installed for

early warning in case of ﬁre.

CAUTION: FRONT SURFACES OF THE BIXBY ROOM HEATER WILL BE HOT WHEN THE

UNIT IS IN OPERATION. DO NOT TOUCH, AND KEEP CHILDREN AND CLOTHING

AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. KEEP FURNISHINGS AND OTHER

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AT LEAST 2 FT. (610 MM) DISTANCE AWAY FROM THE

BIXBY ROOM HEATER.

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MINIMUM CLEARANCES TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS

Use a non-combustible ﬂoor protector under the unit, extending 3” (76mm) past the side of unit

(or less if installed at closer clearances) and 6” (150mm) in front of Room Heater door.

Alcove Dimensions (Rear Vent Only):

Minimum Height - 42” (1065mm), Minimum Width - 32” (815mm),

Maximum Depth - 24” (610mm)

Free Standing and Alcove (rear only) Installation Clearances:

A 10.5” (267mm) D 6” (150mm)

B 2” (50mm) E 3” (75mm)

C 12” (305mm)

NOTE: Minimum clearances are for temperature concerns and do not allow for enough room

for maintenance. Please allow enough room on the sides for routine maintenance,

6” - 12” (150mm - 305mm) of clearance to non-movable objects (i.e. walls)

is recommended. Also, clearance to the back of the Room Heater is needed for

replacement of the ﬁlter.

Floor Protector

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SPECIFICATIONS

Fuel: Multi-fuel System: Dry shelled corn, Wood Pellets (recommended maximum size approximately ¼ in. diameter x 1¼ in.

long), or “BIXBY” certiﬁed Blue or Green Biomass pellets. The use of “cracked corn” is not recommended due to feed and

burn issues. The use of lower quality corn with foreign material (cobs, stones, or other material) may cause feed issues. In

addition, the use of seed corn is not recommended due to the coating interfering with the operation of the Room Heater. When

loading the corn into the hopper, remove as much foreign material as possible. See Operating Instructions (page 21) for more

information.

Heating Area: Varies depending on ﬂoor plan, heat loss, geographic location, altitude, heater venting conﬁguration, moisture

content of fuel and climate.

Installation: Install in accordance with “BIXBY” instructions and local building codes.

Shipping Weight: 380 pounds (172 kg)

Electrical: 120 VAC, 60 Hz., 15 amp Service Required, dedicated line recommended

Start: 10 Amps

Run: 2 Amps

Dimensions: Height = 33 in (838 mm)

Width = 28 in (711 mm)

Depth = 30 in (762 mm)

Fuel Hopper Capacity: 2.4 cu. ft. (approx. 106 lbs. shelled corn)

Listing: The Bixby MaxFireTM Multi-Fuel Room Heater was tested by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Beaverton, Oregon

to ASTM E1509 and ULC C1482 (report number 223-S-06-2). Emission tests were also conducted per the

USA Environmental Protection test methods 28A and 5G for particulate emissions. The Max-FireTM is exempt

under 40 CFR 60.531, therefore the results have not been submitted to the EPA.

The results are as follows:

Category 1 (low burn) 2.3 grams per hour (.081 ounces)

Category 2 (medium low burn) 2.0 grams per hour (.070 ounces)

Category 3 (medium high burn) 2.42 grams per hour (.085 ounces)

Category 4 (high burn) 2.21 grams per hour (.077 ounces)

Overall weighted average 2.25 grams per hour (.079 ounces)

Level Approx. Feed Rate

lbs/hr (kg/hr)

Time Between

Ash Dumps *

Approximate Hours/

Full Load *

1 1.8 (0.8) 21 hrs 57

2 2.1 (1.0) 17 1/2 hrs 48

3 2.3 (1.1) 16 hrs 43

4 2.6 (1.2) 14 hrs 38

5 3.0 (1.4) 12 1/2 hrs 34

6 3.5 (1.6) 10 1/2 hrs 29

7 3.9 (1.8) 9 1/2 hrs 26

8 4.6 (2.1) 8 hrs 22

*Assumes running at a single level, actual time will vary as the burn level changes,

starting and shutting down, and trim knob adjustments.

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IMPORTANT:

Proper material handling equipment must be available to safely transport and position the Bixby Room Heater.

1. Remove the protective packaging, using appropriate tools, and detach the unit from its

shipping pallet. The Room Heater is attached to the pallet with two bolts. Remove the side

pannels to gain access to the bolts.

2. Using a suitable transporting device, move the unit to the desired location, centering it on

the Bixby Hearth Pad or an alternate protective plate. Care should be taken not to mar the

Hearth Pad. Placing protective material under the Bixby Room Heater when positioning

is recommended.

3. Use the included bulls-eye level to level the unit by adjusting the height of its legs. Level-

ing the unit is required to maintain even fuel distribution. See Page 8 for more informa-

tion.

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL IN A SLEEPING ROOM.

CAUTION: THE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE MOBILE HOME FLOOR, WALLS AND

CEILING / ROOF MUST BE MAINTAINED (i.e. Do not cut through ﬂoor joists, wall studs,

ceiling trusses, etc.)

1. A Bixby Direct-Vent system must be used to provide an outside air inlet for combustion air

and must be unrestricted.

2. The Room Heater must be secured to the mobile home by bolting it to the ﬂoor (using lag

bolts).

3. The Room Heater must be grounded with #8 copper grounding wire or equivalent, termi-

nated at each end with an NEC approved grounding device.

4. Refer to pages 16 and 17 for typical horizontal or vertical mobile home venting installation.

5. Refer to clearances to combustibles section on pages 3 and 11 for distances to combustibles

and appropriate chimney systems.

6. Seal all wall and ﬂoor inlets to prevent air or moisture penetration. Check periodically to

ensure inlet is free of obstruction, such as snow and ice.

7. Installation should be in accordance with the Manufactured Home and Safety Standard

(HUD), CFR 3280, Part 24.

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PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

The Bixby Max-FireTM Room Heater is intended for use in buildings, manufactured homes or for mobile home

installation (see previous page for mobile home installation instructions).

CAUTION: The Max-FireTM Room Heater should not be installed at a location where it could come in contact

with curtains, drapes, walls, carpeting or other combustible surfaces. The Room Heater must not

be installed in a sleeping room. When choosing a location, proximity to an electrical outlet (do not

use an extension cord) and the best location for the venting outlet and its connecting piping should

be considered. See Venting Installation and Instructions, page 9.

CAUTION: This Room Heater must be installed only by an authorized dealer, and/or by individuals who are

technically qualiﬁed and versed in any local codes or regulations that may apply to installation and

application of heating equipment of this type. Clearances speciﬁed in this manual are minimum

and any reduction must be approved by the regulatory authority.

To assure safe operation, it is absolutely essential that a ﬂoor protective device of metal or other non-combustible

material be in place beneath the Room Heater. Note drawing below to determine dimensions the size of the mat.

Lightweight, properly sized hearth pads are available from Bixby Energy Systems in colors to match your Room

Heater.

The non-combustible ﬂoor protector should extend under unit 3

in. (76mm) to each side of unit when installed in a free standing

location and 6 in. (152 mm) in front of Room Heater door. The

ﬂoor protector can be less than 3 in.(76mm) if installed in an

alcove. See Minimum Clearances, page 3.

PERFORMING THE INSTALLATION

The unit is shipped completely assembled. It is enclosed in protective packaging material and attached to a

shipping pallet. A shop cart or other suitable material handling device (minimum capacity of 400 lbs. (180kg))

will be needed to transport the Bixby Room Heater to its desired location. To bring the Room Heater into the room

chosen, a door opening of at least 2 ft. 8 in.(80cm) will be needed. Appropriate tools will be needed to connect

the venting pipes and ﬁttings, as well as a hole-cutting device for venting the piping to the outside. The side of

the shipping box can be used to help locate the Room Heater and the vent hole location.

A = 3 in. (76mm)

B = 6 in. (152mm)

Figure 1

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FEED

RATE

- 0 +

THERMOSTAT CONNECTION

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EXHAUST

FAN

- 0 +

FUEL

CORN

WOOD

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OPTIONAL THERMOSTAT OPERATION

The Room Heater is designed so that it can be operated by a wall mounted thermostat. This option is not provided

directly from the factory, but can be purchased from your dealer or the Bixby website (www.bixbyenergy.com) or

any other “on/off” 24V AC wall mounted thermostat can be used. Do not use a powered thermostat to avoid

damage to the Room Heater. Follow the the thermostat installation instructions carefully.

NOTE: Thermostat should be mounted on an inside wall and not in direct line with the Room Heater

convection air. A prefered location would be on an inside wall opposite the Room Heater.

When the thermostat is hooked up and calling for heat, the Room Heater will display the currently selected level

using the LEDs. If the thermostat is NOT calling for heat, the currently selected level will be displayed, but all

the LEDs will be slowly ﬂashing in unison and the Room Heater run at level 1.

THERMOSTAT INSTALATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Unplug the Room Heater.

2. Remove the left side panel.

3. Locate the Trim Pot / Thermostat bracket.

4. Loosen the middle two screws on the thermostat

block and remove the metal jumper.

5. Run the wire for the thermostat through the

black grommet on the back panel.

6. Attach the wires of the thermostat to the two

terminals.

7. Replace the side panel.

Figure 2

Thermostat connection

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LEVELING THE ROOM HEATER

CAUTION: THE ROOM HEATER SHOULD BE LEVELED BEFORE ATTACHING THE VENT PIPE.

The supplied bulls eye level can be used to level the Room Heater front-to-back and side-to-side, a 6 in.

level may also be used.

1. Place the level centered side-to-side and about 4 in. (10cm) back from the front of the Room Heater on the

top surface. The bubble should end up centered inside the middle circle on the level. If the bubble is not

in that position, the bubble will be towards the high side of the Room Heater. See Figure 3.

2. Locate the leveling feet on the bottom of the Room Heater. See Figure 4.

3. Lift the Room Heater near the foot to be raised (low side, opposite the bubble on the level). A pry bar can

be used to lift the Room Heater with a wooden shim or something similar to protect the hearth pad.

4. With the corner of the Room Heater elevated, place a piece of wood (or other blocking) under the Room

Heater to hold it while adjusting the leg. The leg length should be adjusted by hand, but if needed a wrench

maybe used. This will not work if the foot is turned all the way in, as that portion will not be accessible.

5. Remove the block using the prybar and check adjustment.

6. Proceed to adjust the feet until the bubble is centered inside the inner circle. This is a very important step

as the feed system is gravity fed and it will ensure that the fuel is fed into the burn pot correctly.

Figure 3 Figure 4

4”

Bulls Eye Level

Leveling

Legs

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