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LUXURY SERIES P2700 OWNER’S MANUAL • WARNING: If your appliance is not properly installed a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection requirements in your area.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Breckwell Pellet Burning Stove. You are now prepared to burn wood in the most efficient, convenient way possible. To achieve the safest, most efficient and most enjoyable performance from your stove, you must do three things: 1) Install it properly;...
(Per H.U.D. requirements). Check with local over the stove. building officials. The exhaust system should be checked, at a Breckwell Hearth Products grants no minimum, at least twice a year for any build up of warranty, implied or stated, for the soot or creosote.
INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Preparation ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clearances ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Combustion Air Supply -------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Outside Air Is Not Used ----------------------------------------------------------------- Venting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P2700 Installation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Electrical Installation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Special Mobil Home Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------- OPERATION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proper Fuel ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Start-Up Check ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Building a Fire ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The HotRod™...
Access to the rear of the stove is necessary. NOTE: Normally, your dealer will perform these functions. CLEARANCES The Breckwell P2700 Freestanding has been tested and listed for installation in residential, mobile home and alcove applications. FLOOR PROTECTION: Freestanding installations, minimum 24”...
A closeable outside air register can be used in tightly insulated homes. VENTING The Breckwell P2700 is certified for use with listed TYPE L-Vent, 3” or 4” diameter in size. The stove was tested with Simpson Duravent brand. Class “A” chimney is not required.
= 0.5 equivalent foot per actual foot NOTE: At altitudes above 3,000 feet, we suggest the use of 4” diameter vent at an EVL of 7 feet or more. P2700 INSTALLATION HORIZONTALLY THROUGH WALL (refer to Figure 6) NOTE: See “VENTING” and follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions.
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INSTALLATION VERTICALLY WITH NEW CHIMNEY SYSTEM (Refer to Figure 7) NOTE: See “VENTING” and follow L-Vent chimney manufacturer’s instructions. OPTION: To achieve a center vertical installation a 45º elbow and a clean-out tee can be used to offset the pipe from the exhaust outlet to the rear center of the stove.
For installation in a mobile home, an outside source of combustion air must be used (See “COMBUSTION AIR SUPPLY”). The P2700 must be grounded to the steel chassis of the home with 8 Ga. copper wire using a serrated or star washer to penetrate paint or protective coating to ensure grounding.
OPERATION PANEL CONTROLS (See Figure 11) The blowers and automatic fuel supply are controlled from a panel on the left-hand side of the P2700. The control panel functions are as follows. ON/OFF SWITCH • When pushed the stove will automatically ignite. No other firestarter is necessary. The igniter will stay on for at least 10 and up to 15 minutes, depending on when Proof of Fire is reached.
You will have to empty the burnpot plus vacuum the entire system more often. Poor quality pellets could damage the auger. Breckwell cannot accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area.
Scrape ashes from burnpot. SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE Turning your Breckwell stove off is a matter of pressing the “On/Off” control panel switch. The red light will go out. The blowers will continue to operate until internal firebox temperatures have fallen to a preset level.
A thermostat may help you maintain a constant house temperature automatically. A millivolt thermostat is required. A fixed wall mount or Breckwell’s hand held model can be used. The control panel can be set up two ways to operate your stove in thermostat mode.
Pellets should be stored in a dry place. The pellets should not be stored within 12” of the stove. DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, ESPECIALLY GASOLINE, IN THE VICINITY OF YOUR BRECKWELL STOVE. NEVER USE A GAS OR PROPANE TORCH, GASOLINE, GASOLINE- TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR FLUIDS TO START OR “FRESHEN UP”...
Interior Chambers – Three ash doors in the firebox in the P2700 can be removed for periodic cleaning (refer to figure 17). These doors allow access to the chamber surrounding the firebox.
While wearing leather gloves (or any other gloves suitable for handling broken glass), carefully remove any loose pieces of glass from the doorframe. Dispose of all broken glass properly. Return the damaged door to your Breckwell Dealer for repair or replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE When your stove acts out of the ordinary, the first reaction is to call for help. This guide may save time and money by enabling you to solve simple problems yourself. Problems can be caused by to only five factors: 1) poor fuel; 2) poor operation or maintenance; 3) poor installation;...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE SHUTS OFF AND THE # 3 LIGHT FLASHES Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: (Unplug stove first when possible) The hopper is out of pellets. Refill the hopper. The air damper is too far open for a low feed setting. If burning on the low setting, you may need to close the damper all the way (push the knob in so it touches the side of the stove).
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE FEEDS PELLETS, BUT WILL NOT IGNITE Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Air damper open too far for ignition. Push the air damper in closer to the side of the stove for startup. In some situations it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STOVE WILL NOT FEED PELLETS, BUT FUEL FEED LIGHT COMES ON AS DESIGNED Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Fuse on control board blew Remove the control board. If the fuse appears to be bad, replace it with a 5 Amp 250 Volt fuse. Plug the stove back in and try to run the unit.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE • GLASS “SOOT’S” UP AT A VERY FAST RATE • FLAME IS LAZY, DARK, AND HAS BLACK TIPS • AFTER STOVE HAS BEEN ON FOR A WHILE, THE BURNPOT OVERFILLS Possible Causes: Possible Remedies: Stove or vent pipe is dirty, which restricts airflow through the Follow all cleaning procedure in the maintenance section of the burnpot.
SMOKE SMELL OR SOOT BUILD-UP Because it is a wood-burning device, your Breckwell may emit a faint wood-burning odor. If this increases beyond normal, or if you notice an unusual soot build-up on walls or furniture, check your exhaust system carefully for leaks. All joints should be properly sealed. Also clean...
REPLACEMENT PARTS Contact an Authorized Breckwell Pellet Stove Dealer to obtain any of these parts. Never use substitute materials. Use of non-approved parts can result in poor performance and safety hazards. ITEM PART # Air Switch C-E-201 Air Switch Hose...
Breckwell’s sole responsibility is to repair or replace the defective part as stated herein. Breckwell will not be liable for consequential or indirect damages to property or persons resulting from use of this product.
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