Bixby Energy MaxFire Operations Instructions

Installation, Operating and Maintenance InstructionsUBB™ Multi-Fuel StoveWARNING! PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION AND USE OF THE BI

10Bixby Energy Direct Vent Pipe is listed by OMNI-Test Laboratories, Inc. as the venting system for Bixby Energy pellet and corn

11The use of pelletized fuel does not eliminate the need for inspection and cleaning. During the heating season, inspect

12When exiting through walls, make sure NFPA rules are followed for distance from windows and openings. The termination cap will be

13Where passage through a wall or partition of combustible construction is desired, the installation shall conform to CAN/CSA-B36

14The allowable venting configuration is to be 25 equivalent horizontal feet (7.5 m) or less as determined through the follo

15Follow the UBB manufacturer’s instructions and safety manual for maximum efficiency and safety. Connect only BI

16The vent connection is on the back of the UBB (see Figure 8). If vertical interior installation is desired:NOTE: Ver

17The vent connection is on the back of the UBB (see Figure 8). If a horizontal through-the-wa

18For installation into a sloped ceiling, the Cathedral Ceiling Support Box is to be used as the fire stop. Follow

198. Place the Vertical Support Clamp (5000576), around the top of the hole in the bottom of the Supp

2TABLE OF CONTENTSSafety Information 3Minimum Clearances to Combustible MaterialsSpecifications 5Mobile Home InstallationPlanning the Installation 7

20• Open the hopper lid and fill the hopper with fuel. • See Specifications (page 5) for fuel recommendations.• The UBB is configured to bur

211. Open the Fuel Hopper Door on the top of the Bixby Energy UBB and fill the hopper with corn, biomass pellet fuel, or a Bixby Energy approved alte

22SPAREEXHAUSTFEEDCONVECTIONFANASH DUMPFREQUENCYFUELMIXAB01020-10-2001020-10-201x1/2x4xBIX CHECKRS-232THERMOSTATCONNECTION2052009 REV C16x30-30-30308

23FINE TUNING THE UBBThe UBB comes from the factory with the following trim pot knob presets: • Exhaust Fan: +/- 0 • Feed Rate: +/- 0 • Ash Dump

24FINE TUNING THE UBB (CONT.)• Flame is oscillating from low flame height to high flame height ov

25FINE TUNING THE UBB (CONT.)The UBB performs an ash dump according to the amount of fuel that has been fed. At the time of an ash d

26MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING PROCEDURESThe UBB has been designed to reduce the frequency of cleaning. However, if the simple maintenance tasks detailed

27Ash DrawerFly ash and other deposits will accumulate on the Heat Exchanger Tubes over time and will act to ins

28The Exhaust Manifold should be cleared on a monthly basis to ensure proper air flow in the UBB.1. Tu

29The Fuel Hopper should be cleaned on a regular basis (monthly) to remove fines (dust and small pieces of fuel) and ensure proper

3SAFETY INFORMATION1. Install and use only in accordance with these installation and operating instructions, beginning page 10. Contact local buildi

30The Lower Paddle needs to be cleaned once a month in order to operate efficiently. The ash dumping process causes

31The 8 heat level indicator lights on the UBB are also designed to act as potential problem indicators. Whenever one or more of these lights begins

32TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURESWhen experiencing a problem, please read through the following list to determine which item most closely approxima

33 Fire fails to start. Be sure enough fuel is in the burn pot. Fuel should cover the bottom to a level

34 Burn drive motor does not operate. Confirm firebox door is closed and door switch is fully engaged.Confirm ash drawer is

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36SERVICE PARTS LIST124356781011122418192021221417161315239

371 SENSOR, FEEDER WHEEL2 MOTOR, FEEDER WHEEL3 CONVECTION FAN ASSEMBLY4 CONTROL BOARD TRIM POT PANEL5 MOTOR, BURN DRIVE6 AIR PUM

38POWER INLETFRONT PANELBURN DRIVE MOTORPURPLEYELLOWPINKSPACE - UNUSEDFIRE DOOR SWITCHASH DRAWER SWITCHHOPPER DOOR SWITCHBURN DRIVE HOME POSITION SWIT

39Description Color / Size Part #Termination Cap Stainless 5002506 Wall Thimble Aluminized Steel 5000526 Horizontal Flashing Kit Stainless Steel 50010

4Use a non-combustible floor protector under the unit, extending 6” (150mm) past the side of unit (or less

40Date Service Performed NotesMAINTENANCE LOG

5SPECIFICATIONS: Corn:• Dry shelled corn, 16% moisture or less. Corn that is greater than 16% can generate mold in the hopper

6IMPORTANT: Proper material handling equipment must be available to safely transport and position the Bixby UBB.1. The UBB is attached to the pallet

7The unit is shipped completely assembled. It is enclosed in protective packaging material and attached to a shipping

8The UBB is designed so that it can be operated by a wall mounted thermostat. Any “on/off” 24V AC wall mounted thermosta

9  