General Operating Information; Before Your First Fire; Starting Your First Fire - Quadra-Fire CASTILE-MBK-B Owner's Manual

CASTILE FREESTANDING
Performance
• Higher ash content requires the ash drawer to be emptied
more frequently
• Hardwoods require more air to burn properly
• Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output.
• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can cause
an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed ignitions.
We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever
possible. However, we do recommend trying various brands
before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.
Changing to Different Fuel Type
• Empty the hopper of the previous fuel
• Thoroughly vacuum hopper before filling with the new fuel
The burn rate, BTU content and heat output will all vary
depending on the fuel selected.
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag until
using to prevent moisture absorption.
• This will also prevent rodents from becoming a problem.
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance requirements
or in an area that would hinder routine cleaning and
maintenance.
E. General Operating Information
1. Thermostat Calls For Heat
The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the
thermostat calls for heat, your appliance will automatically
light and deliver heat. When the room is up to temperature
and the thermostat is satisfied, the red call light will go off and
the appliance will shut down.
Figure 8.1
CAUTION
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled corn.
Burning of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
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Heat Output Switch
High
Med
Low
Reset
Button
Reset Button
2. Heat Output Controls
This appliance is equipped with a heat output control switch
that has three settings or burn rates; low, medium and high.
The appliance will turn on and off as the thermostat demands.
When the thermostat calls for heat, the appliance will start
up at the burn rate for which it is set. If the appliance is set
at one of the lower settings, it will run quieter but take longer
to heat up an area than if it were set at a higher burn rate.
Regardless of the burn rate, when the area is warm enough
to satisfy the thermostat, the appliance will shut off.
F. Before Your First Fire
1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly
installed and that all safety requirements have been met.
Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and
thermostat installation instructions.
2. Double check that the ash drawer and firebox are empty!
3. Close the front door.
IMPORTANT DETAIL: The tip of the thermocouple must
be in contact with the inside end of the thermocouple
cover or missed ignitions can occur.
G. Starting Your First Fire
1. A thermostat is required for proper operation of this
appliance, except for corn. At this time, fill the hopper
with pellets, set the thermostat to its lowest setting. Plug
the power cord into nearby outlet.
2. The exhaust blower will stay on for approximately 18
minutes even though the thermostat is not calling for heat.
This is normal.
3. Locate the heat output control switch mounted on the
back of the appliance in the upper right corner. Figure
8.1. Turn it to the "high" setting by pushing the top of
the control switch in and then adjust the thermostat to its
highest setting. Remove the right side panel and the red
call light located to the left of the control box will be on.
Figure 9.2 on page 9. This indicates the thermostat is
calling for heat.
4. The fuel feed system and the igniter should now be on.
5. For your first fire it will be necessary to press the reset
button once approximately 2 minutes after start up and
again in 5 minutes. This will fill the feed system and allow
the appliance to begin dropping pellets. The appliance
will continue to run as long as the thermostat is calling
for heat.
6. Once the appliance has ignited, let it burn for approximately
15 minutes, then set the thermostat to the desired room
temperature. Adjust the heat output control switch to the
desired setting.
NOTE: We recommend the use of a 50-50 blend of corn
and wood pellets. The only change in operation is that the
feed rate may require a slight adjustment. If the appliance is
running all of the time, 100% corn will work after the fire has
been started using wood pellets.
7021-155F November 27, 2017