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SLIDER / DAMPER SET-UP
THE SLIDER / DAMPER MUST BE SET AT TIME OF INSTALLATION.
A Qualified Service Technician or Installer must set the Slider
Damper. This is used to regulate the airflow through the pellet stove.
The slider damper knob is located on the left cab side (see Figure 7).
Figure 7: Slider / Damper Knob.
If the fire should happen to go out and the heat output indicator has
been set on the lowest setting, the Slider Damper should be pushed in
slightly, decreasing the air in the firebox.
If, after long periods of burning, the fire builds up and overflows the burn pot
or there is a build up of clinkers, this would be a sign that the pellet quality
is poor, this requires more primary air, the slider damper must be pulled
out to compensate. Pulling the slider damper out gives the fire more air.
The easiest way to make sure that an efficient flame is achieved is to
understand the characteristics of the fire.
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A tall, lazy flame with dark orange tips requires more air – Open
slider (pull out) slightly.
•
A short, brisk flame, like a blowtorch, has too much air – Close slider
(push in) slightly.
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If the flame is in the middle of these two characteristics with a bright
yellow/orange, active flame with no black tips then the air is set for
proper operation, refer to Figure 8.
The combustion exhaust blower is a variable speed blower controlled by
the heat output button. This blower will decrease the vacuum pressure
inside the stove and as the heat output button is turned down.
NOTE:
Incorrect use of the Damper will cause malfunction and
poor results from your stove or insert.
If all of these steps are followed, there should be no visible
emissions.
Greenfire Pellet Stove Owner's Manual
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 8: Efficient Flame.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Pellet quality is a major factor in how the Pellet stove will operate. If the
pellets have a high moisture or ash content the fire will be less efficient
and has a higher possibility of the fire building up and creating clinkers
(hard ash build-up).
Starting a Fire in Your Pellet Stove
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