Alcona Heat Powered Wood Stove Fan
- Creates its own electricity
- Designed and manufactured in Canada
- Whisper quiet design
- Finger safe blade design
Weight (LBS) | 2.33 |
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Pack Size | EA |
UOM | EA |
Blade Color | Black |
1. Can I use Ecofan on a fireplace insert?
2. How does Ecofan work?
3. Do Ecofans really work? Have your claims been verified?
4. How can I tell if I have a genuine Ecofan?
5. What is the difference between an original Caframo Ecofan and other stove fans?
6. Where can I purchase an Ecofan?
7. What type of maintenance, if any, will my Ecofan require?
8. What is the warranty period on Ecofan?
9. How should I store my Ecofan during the off-season?
10. My Ecofan worked great and now it is slowing down. What should I do?
The motors in our Ecofans do wear out on occasion. Please call our Customer Service representative at 1-800-567-3556 ext.227 or email us at contactus@caframo.com and we will be glad to help you troubleshoot.
11. Can I use the Ecofan on a fireplace?
12. How do I know if my stove is too hot?
We recommend the use of a stove top thermometer to ensure good stove safety. Please check the maximum stove temperature outlined on this site or in your manual for your model. Relocate your Ecofan to a cooler spot on your stove if the surface temperature exceeds that maximum temperature. Placing the Ecofan in front of the chimney pipe will also cause the unit to overheat and could damage the motor, module or the wires connecting them.
13. What will void the warranty on the Ecofan?
We feel strongly that we have built quality fans that will last and have offered a manufacturer’s limited warranty on our Ecofans. Our warranty does not cover abnormal wear or damages resulting from overheating, accident, misuse, abuse or, if applicable, breakage (when such breakage is not due to a manufacturing defect) and any other incidental or consequential damages. Simply put, our warranty covers all manufacturer defects. Care for your Ecofan and it will care for you!
14. What is the recommended surface temperature of the stove?
The optimal operating temperature to run an Ecofan varies by model. We advise you to check your stove temperature with a stove top thermometer prior to selecting which Ecofan might work best for your stove. The operating temperatures are detailed below:
Ecofan Original (Model 800): 230°F - 650°F (110°C - 345°C)
Ecofan UltrAir (Model 810): 212°F - 650°F (100°C - 345°C)
Ecofan AirMax (Model 812): 185°F - 650°F (85°C - 345°C)
Ecofan BelAir (Model 806): 167°F - 392°F (75°C - 200°C)
Ecofan AirDeco 1 (Model 8203): 149°F - 650°F (65°C - 350°C)
Ecofan AirDeco II (Model 8204): 158°F - 650°F (70°C - 345°C)
15. Where should I place my Ecofan?
Be sure to position the Ecofan on a smooth flat surface on your stovetop near the side or back of the stove where the Ecofan can draw cooler room temperature air through the fins at the top. Do not place your Ecofan in the center of the stove, in front of the stovepipe or at the front of the stove.
16. How do I use an Ecofan?
Simply place your Ecofan on the top of your stove, away from the chimney pipe. The back of the fan must be exposed to cooler, room temperature air to draw across the fins of the heat sink to create the difference in temperature. This temperature differential is required by the thermoelectric module to create the electricity needed to operate the fan's motor. The Ecofan does not run from a battery or power cord.
17. When was the first Ecofan manufactured?
The very first Ecofan was manufactured in Wiarton, Ontario in 1994, and has been in production ever since!
18. My Ecofan has slowed down, needs a nudge to start or has stopped working. What could be the cause?
19. I have an older model Ecofan that does not have the quick connector, what do I do?
Our motor replacement kits have the two wires and the small black quick connector already soldered onto the motor. If your Ecofan is an older model that does not have the quick connector part, then you do not need this part. Please unsolder or snip those wires from the new motor and disregard that part. You will then follow the instructions on how to solder the new motor into place. This will involve soldering the wires from your Ecofan onto the new motor.
20. Why is my Ecofan spinning counter-clockwise?
21. Will your Ecofan work with my stove/set-up?
The functionality and longevity of the Ecofan is very much based on temperature and placement. The Ecofan requires the heat from the stove top (within the recommended temperature ranges stated below, and we suggest using a stove top thermometer to ensure this), it also requires to be positioned on the stove top where it will receive enough cooler room temperature air to flow through the fins on the top of the Ecofan to prevent overheating. Overheating will permanently damage the Ecofan and will also void the warranty. We recommend the use of a stove-top thermometer to monitor the surface temperature.
The operating temperatures for our Ecofans are as follows:
- 800 Original Model: 110-345°C / 230-650°F. Moves 100 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of 120 ft2.
- 810 UltrAir Model: 100-345°C / 212-650°F. Moves 125 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of 120-240 ft2.
- 812 AirMax Model: 85-345°C / 185-650°F. Moves 175 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of over 240 ft2.
- 8203 AirDeco Model: 65-345°C / 149-650°F. Moves 160 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of over 240 ft2.
- 8204 AirDeco Model: 70-345°C / 158-650°F. Moves 190 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of over 240 ft2.
- *806 BelAir Model (for gas, pellet or contemporary stoves with lower surface temperatures only): 75 - 200°C / 167 - 392°F. Moves 140 CFM’s and is designed for a room size of 120-240 ft2.
Our 800, 810, 812, 8203 & 8204 models are designed for wood stoves, and our 806 model is specifically designed to be used with gas/pellet stoves only. Our 806 unit is designed to be used with lower temperatures. If you have a wood burning stove with a soapstone surface, and it is not as hot as a traditional wood burning stove, then the 806 model may be the one that you require. Knowing the surface temperature of the stove would determine this.
22. My Ecofan is making a ticking sound, what is the cause?
Please try the following trouble-shooters:
- The blades may be slightly bent. With the Ecofan completely cooled down and facing you – gently pull the blade tips away from the body of the Ecofan. If that does not resolve the issue, please proceed to step #2.
- The blade may be sitting too far back on the motor shaft. Ensure the motor shaft is not sticking out through the front hole on the blade – it should be flush. If you need to readjust the blade onto the motor shaft, you will require a 1/16th inch allen key to loosen and retighten the set screw on the side of the blade. If this does not fix it, please see step #3.
- The clicking sound may be coming from behind the blade which could indicate the bearings in the motor are wearing out. A new motor kit should resolve this issue.
23. You state in the manual to use a stove top thermometer. What exactly is that?
24. What are the dimensions of your Ecofans?
The approximate dimensions of our current models of Ecofan are as follows;
- 815 Original Mini Model: 3.0"L x 5.5"W x 6.5"H
- 800 Original Model: 8"W x 4.5"L x 10.75"H
- 810 UltrAir Model: 7.8"W x 3.75"W x 10.5"H
- 812 AirMax Model: 9"W x 4"L x 11.75"H
- 8203 (formerly 8201) AirDeco I Model: 8.9"W x 5.5"L x 11.75"H
- 8204 (formerly 8202) AirDeco II Model: 9"W x 5.9"L x 12.3"H
- *806 BelAir Model: 9"W x 3.5"L x 9.5"H – this model requires a height of 9 ½” for the blade to rotate. (this model is for gas/pellet/contemporary wood stoves that have lower surface temperatures compared to traditional wood stoves)
25. What is the blade length for each model of Ecofan?
The blades lengths for each one of our Ecofans are as follows;
- 815 model: 6.3”
- 800 model: 8”
810 model: 8”
- 812 model: 9”
- 8203 (formerly 8201) AirDeco I model: 9”
- 8204 (formerly 8202) AirDeco II model: 9”