Before Your First Fire; Filling The Hopper; General Operating Information; Starting Your First Fire - Hearth and Home Technologies Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Owner's Manual

CB1200 FREESTANDING
Size
• Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in
diameter
• Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
• Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same
manufacturer
• Due to length variations, the flame height (feed rate)
may need adjusting occasionally.
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.
CAUTION!
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled field
corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel voids your
warranty.
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.
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance
requirements or in an area that would hinder routine
cleaning and maintenance.
E. 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 and
venting.
2. Double check that the ash drawer and firebox are
empty and the fire pot floor is fully closed.
3. Check the position of the thermocouple, located
above the fire pot, and make sure that it protrudes
approximately 3/4 inch (19mm) into the fire pot.
4. Close and latch the 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.
F. Filling the Hopper
Open the hopper lid by lifting the handle. Fill the hopper
with fuel. Close the hopper lid. The unit will not feed with
the hopper lid open and the fire will go out.
NOTE: UNIT CAN USE 1:1 PELLET/CORN MIXTURE.
We recommend the use of a 1:1 pellet/corn
mixture. The only change in operation is that the
feed rate may require a slight adjustment.
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G. General Operating Information
1. Thermostat Calls For Heat
T
he 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.
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 on the high setting for the first 4
minutes and 15 seconds, then automatically switch to 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.
3. Fan Speed Switch
This switch will adjust the speed of the room distribution air
fan or convection blower on all three settings. This means
you have six different blower speeds available as there is a
high and low on each setting.
Figure 10.1
H. Starting Your First Fire
1. A thermostat is required for proper operation of this
appliance. 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 10
minutes even though the thermostat is not calling for
heat. This is normal.
3. Locate the heat output control switch mounted on the
upper right corner of the right side panel. Switch it to
the high setting by pushing the top of the switch in, then
adjust the thermostat to its highest setting. The red call
light located on the upper right corner of the right side
panel will be on. This indicates the thermostat is calling
for heat.
4. The fuel feed system and the igniter should now be on.
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Heat Fan
Output
Speed
HIGH HIGH
MED
LOW
LOW
Reset Button Call Light
Figure 10.2
January 28, 2019