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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove GNOME PELLET STOVE Owner’s Manual SAFETY NOTICE STOVE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED OR A HOUSE FIRE MAY RESULT. FOR YOUR SAFETY, FOLLOW THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. CONTACT LOCAL BUILDING OFFICIALS ABOUT RESTRICTIONS AND INSTALLATION INSPECTION AND PERMIT.
Gnome Pellet Stove Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Thelin Hearth Products Gnome pellet stove! In this manual you will find information on stove specifications, installation instructions, operating guide, how to perform scheduled maintenance, a troubleshooting guide, a detailed parts list and associated diagrams. Also included is your warranty information.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove DO NOT overfire. If any external part starts to glow, you are over firing. Reduce feed rate. Overfiring or any such action that may cause a fire hazard including failure to perform regular maintenance as outlined in these instructions will void warranty.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove 6. The masonry chimney has been inspected by a professional and is clean, or the factory built (metal) fireplace is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 7. A grounded power outlet with a surge protector is available nearby without having to use an extension cord.
The Gnome pellet stove has been designed and approved for burning PREMIUM WOOD PELLETS OF HIGHEST BTU OUTPUT AND LOWEST % OF ASH CONTENT ONLY.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove Provide adequate clearances around air openings into the combustion chamber and provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing and proper operation. Never obstruct the front opening of the stove. The stove may be installed as a free-standing unit mounted on a non-combustible protective floor pad or hearth.
Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove Vent Information Install vent clearances as specified in this Owner’s Manual. USE TYPE L 3” OR 4” PELLET VENT PIPE DEPENDING ON YOUR INSTALLATION. Secure pipe adapter to rear flange with 500 degree HIGH-TEMP RTV silicone and using at least three sheet metal screws.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Mobile home installation should be in accordance with the manufactured home and safety standard (HUD), CFR 3280, PART 24. 1. Outside combustion air is mandatory in mobile or modular home installations. An outside air inlet MUST be provided for combustion and ventilation air.
Installation Unpacking and Inspecting your Stove Thelin Hearth Products packages your stove to ensure safe delivery. Each stove is surrounded by impact absorbent material as well as load shift indicators. However, damage can still occur while the stove is in transit.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove FIGURE 2 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 3 CHECK WITH LOCAL BUILDING CODE OFFICIALS FOR SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. Clearance to Combustibles Unit to Sidewall ......5" (125 mm) Unit to Back wall ......1.5" (40 mm) Unit to Diagonal Wall ....
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove HORIZONTAL INSTALLATION WITH VERTICAL RISE 1. Hook up the pipe adapter to the rear exhaust flange of the stove, and silicone with 500 degree HIGH-TEMP RTV silicone. Screw together with at least three sheet metal screws.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove FIGURE 6 16 of 47...
¼” round pipe with air shutter located on the rear of the stove. Use a stainless hose clamp to attach flex pipe to the stove air intake flange. 4. Thelin Hearth Products recommends using a Dura Vent Wall Thimble Kit part # 60-0070-0003. Call your authorized Thelin Hearth Products dealer for this item.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove FIGURE 11 Proper Venting Occasionally, the vent configuration can create a noisy, harmonic condition. This sound can be eliminated by closing the air damper located on the air intake tube on the rear of the stove.
Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove The Gnome pellet stove is equipped with a blocked flue/high temp safety sensor that will shut the stove off if there is a down draft, blocked flue, or high temperature condition. If you install the stove on the side of the house that is hit by prevailing winds (usually 30 to 40 mph or greater) there is a chance that the sensor will be activated and the stove will shut off.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove FIGURE 13 25 of 47...
Open hopper lid and REMOVE all manuals and materials shipped with stove. Open front door and remove contents. Fill hopper with pellets. The Gnome pellet stove will hold approximately 28 pounds of pellets. The hopper lid must be closed before operating the unit. The feed motor will not work if the hopper lid is open.
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START UP AND OPERATION - HANDHELD REMOTE AND THERMOSTAT A wall thermostat or remote thermostat can be used to automatically control the Gnome pellet stove. The thermostat or handheld remote provides the option of turning the stove on and off.
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We recommend that you run the stove on Medium for about 30 minutes to get the heat exchanger hot before turning it to Low. You will have to burn the Gnome pellet stove for a few hours in order to determine the best setting for your particular needs.
Gnome Pellet Stove 4. When you wish to turn off your Gnome pellet stove simply push the OFF button on the handheld remote or the wall thermostat and the feed will immediately cease. The fan will continue to run until the stove cools down and then it will shut off automatically.
Gnome Pellet Stove FIGURE 12 1. In the LOW position, the Gnome pellet stove will feed approximately 1 to 1.5 pounds of pellets per hour. Feed rate will depend upon size of the pellets, quality of pellets and the feed trim setting.
The indicator light will come on steady yellow when the battery is fully charged. External Battery Backup Operation The Gnome pellet stove is equipped with a 12V battery option. To set up the battery and engage the 12V backup system, follow these steps in order: 1.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove WARNING Make sure the red cable goes to the red terminal and the black cable goes to the black terminal. If you hook these up correctly the BATT light will glow green. If you hook them up backward the BATT light will glow red and the backup will not work.
Gnome Pellet Stove Maintenance The Gnome pellet stove requires routine maintenance for maximum performance and prolonged life of parts and components. Maintenance is mandatory for warranty to remain in effect. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER CORD BEFORE SERVICING. RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF NOT DISCONNECTED.
Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove Weekly Maintenance FIGURE 13 The following is a step-by-step procedure to clean out and maintain your pellet stove. Stove must be shut off and completely cold before performing this maintenance. Open door; remove fire pot and clean-out covers.
Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove Replace clean-out covers and fire pot. The stove is now ready to use. Ash removal 1. Vacuum firebox and inside of door frame of ash build up and soot weekly or more often as needed.
Yearly Maintenance NOTE: THE FOLLOWING SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED BY SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH BOTH PELLET STOVES AND IN PARTICULAR THELIN’S PRODUCT-LINE. WE RECOMMEND YOU CONSULT A THELIN HEARTH PRODUCT’S DEALER FOR A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN Soot and Fly Ash – The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of flue gasses.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gnome Pellet Stove 12. Reinstall previously removed bottom plate making certain the air intake is aligned and tighten the 4 screws. 13. Reinstall stove to Exhaust Vent and Outside Air Intake making certain to fully seal Exhaust Vent with HIGH TEMPERATURE SILICONE having a temperature rating of at least 500 degrees F.
Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gome Pellet Stove Diagrams Circuit Board Diagram Figure 18 - Electrical Schematic/Wiring Diagram Figure 19 - Igniter Location Type 1 – Thermostat On/Off Type 2 – Thermostat Hi/Low FIGURE 15 41 of 47...
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gome Pellet Stove ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC/WIRING DIAGRAM FIGURE 16 42 of 47...
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gome Pellet Stove FIGURE 17 Air Damper (Butterfly Valve) Occasionally, the vent configuration can create a noisy, harmonic condition. This sound can be eliminated by closing the air damper located on the bottom front of the stove under the bottom ring.
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gome Pellet Stove FIGURE 18 E.I. Firepot Assembly 44 of 47...
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Thelin Hearth Products, Inc. Gome Pellet Stove FIGURE 19 FIGURE 19 45 of 47...
Contact your original installing dealer for warranty service. Check with your installing dealer in advance if they require you to pay a service call for any warranty work. Travel and shipping charges are not covered by this warranty. If the installing dealer is unable to provide parts or service, contact the nearest Thelin Hearth Products dealer located on our website.
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Return product or defective part with proof of purchase and narrative description of defect together with your name and address, to: Thelin Hearth Products, Warranty Division, 1312 Striker Avenue Suite 101, Sacramento, CA. 95834. Returned part or product will be repaired or replaced at Thelin Hearth Products option and will be returned to you freight prepaid by you as soon as practical, but not later than 30 days after receipt.
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