Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off - FireplaceXtrordinair 42 Apex Owner's Manual

Maintaining Catalytic Burn-Off

Warning:
The bypass control becomes hot
during operation - use gloves or a
tool to prevent burns.
This fireplace uses a catalytic
combustor to increase heat transfer
to the room and reduce emissions.
Follow the directions below to utilize the combustor to its fullest potential.
• Keep the by-pass open (pulled out) until the fireplace becomes hot (approximately 15 to 30 minutes).
• Close the by-pass (push in) when the fireplace is hot (500° F./260° C. or greater).
• Keep the by-pass closed (pushed in) while the fireplace is operating, except when re-loading.
With the by-pass open (pulled out), the smoke passes through
the by-pass and does not go through the combustor.
By-Pass
Plate
How to Check if your Combustor is Working
A combustor temperature probe is included with the fireplace to monitor the combustor. After the bypass
is engaged, the combustor temperature should rise, showing combustor operation. Combustor
temperatures over 500° F (260° C), indicate the combustor is working and igniting unburnt fuel.
The combustor can also be viewed through the glass from below. You will notice the combustor glowing
red when the combustor is working effectively.
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Operation
The catalytic combustor
takes dirty smoke and turns it
into extra heat and cleaner
emissions.
NOTE: If the combustor is engaged
(bypass closed) when the fireplace
is still cool, it will not work, leading
to dirty smoke, no extra heat, and a
dirtier combustor.
Chimney
Combustor
By-Pass Control
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With the by-pass closed (pushed in), the
smoke passes through the combustor.
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