Ignition Cycles; Frequently Asked Questions - Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-B1 Owner's Manual

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G. Iginition Cycles
1. During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some
smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the
fire starts.
2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after
your appliance has been burning for approximately
10 minutes. This blower transfers heat from your
appliance into the room, and will continue to run after
the thermostat has stopped calling for heat until the
appliance has cooled down.
3. Occasionally the appliance may run out of fuel and shut
itself down. When this happens, the red call light will
be on. (See Figure 23.1, page 23). To restart it, fill
the hopper and press the reset button. (See Figure
22.1, page 22). When you press the reset button the
red call light will go out. Release the button and the
light will come back on. You should see a fire shortly.
If not, follow the instructions on page 23, of "Starting
Your First Fire".
CAUTION
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
H. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
1. Metallic noise.
2. Ash buildup on glass.
3. Glass has turned dirty.
4. Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy.
5. Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash. 5. Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at
6. Large flame at start-up.
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Fire Risk
Do NOT operate appliance:
• With appliance door open.
• Firepot floor open.
• Cleaning slide plates open.
Do NOT store fuel:
• Closer than required clearances to com-
• Within space required for loading or ash
Back side of Firepot
Figure 24.1 - DO NOT LEAVE FIREPOT FLOOR OPEN
1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as
it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro-
duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not
affect the operation or longevity of your insert.
2. This is normal. Clean the glass.
3. Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will
produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce
less. The more it burns on low the more frequent clean-
ing of the glass is required.
4. The feed rate needs to be reduced or the firepot needs
cleaning. Heat exchanger or exhaust blower needs
cleaning.
start-up and not enough air. Close down feed rate 1/4
inch at a time until this no longer happens.
6. This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fire is
established.
7001-142C
Santa Fe Pellet Stove
WARNING
bustibles to appliance
removal.
Firepot floor left open
SOLUTIONS
November 2, 2005