Fire Characteristics; Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions; Ignition Cycles - Quadra-Fire CASTILE-MBK-B Owner's Manual

H. Fire Characteristics
A properly adjusted fire with the heat output control switch
set on "high" has a short active flame pattern that extends
out of the fire pot approximately 4 inches (102mm). If the fire
has tall flames with black tails and seems somewhat lazy,
the feed rate will need to be reduced. This is done by sliding
the fuel adjustment control rod down, which will reduce the
feed. If the fire is not 4 inches (102mm) tall, slide the fuel
adjustment control rod up to increase the feed. A medium
and low setting will give a shorter flame. The flame will rise
and fall somewhat. This is normal.
I. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions
The feed adjustment control rod is factory set, and should be
adequate for most fuels. However, if the flame height is too
high or too low, you will need to adjust the feed rate. Wait until
the appliance has been burning for 15 minutes before making
your adjustments and allow 15 minutes for feed adjustment
to take effect.
1. Loosen the set screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn during set-up of
appliance. This will allow movement of the feed adjustment
control rod. Do not re-tighten set screw. Figure 9.1
2. Loosen the wing nut.
3. Adjust the feed adjustment control rod upward towards the
"+" symbol to increase the feed rate and flame height or
down towards the "-" symbol, to decrease the feed rate
and flame height.
4. Re-tighten the wing nut.
Feed Adjustment
Control Rod
Thumb Screw
Figure 9.1
J. Ignition Cycles
1. At the beginning of 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.
November 27, 2017
Decrease
Set Screw
7021-155F
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 9.2. To restart it, fill the hopper and
press the reset button. See Figure 8.1, page 8. 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 9, of "Starting Your First Fire".
Red Call Light is
located on top of
Junction Box behind
the Control Box.
Figure 9.2
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT operate appliance:
• With appliance door open.
• Fire pot floor open.
• Cleaning slide plates open.
Do NOT store fuel:
• Closer than required clearances to combustibles to appli-
ance
• Within space required for loading or ash removal.
CAUTION
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING
AND FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN
BURNS.
CASTILE FREESTANDING
Control
Box
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