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CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR PART#022-040
ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING CATALYST LIGHT-OFF:
The temperature in the stove and the gases entering the combustor must
be raised to between 500F to 700F for catalytic activity to be initiated.
During the start up of a cold stove a medium to high firing rate must be
maintained for about 30 minutes. This ensures that the stove, catalyst and
fuel are all stabilized at proper operating temperatures. Even though hit is
possible to have temperatures at 600F within minutes after a fire has been
started, if the fire is allowed to die down immediately it may go out or the
combustor may stop working. Once the combustor starts working, heat
generated in it by burning the smoke will keep it working. During re-fueling
and rekindling of the cool fire, or a fire that has burned down to the
charcoal phase, operate the stove at a medium to high firing rate for about
10 minutes to ensure that he catalyst reaches operating temperatures.
CATALYST MONITORING: It is important to periodically monitor
the operation of the catalytic combustor to ensure that it is functioning
properly and to determine when it needs to be replaced. A non-functioning
combustor will result in a loss of heating efficiency, and an increase in
creosote and emissions. Following is a list of items that should be checked
on a periodic basis.
• Combustors should be visually inspected at least three times during the
heating season to determine if physical degradation has occurred. Actual
removal of the combustor is not recommended unless more detailed
inspection is warranted because of decreased performance. If any of
these conditions exist, refer to Catalyst trouble shooting section of this
owner's manual.
• A good combustor is designed to withstand approximately 12,000
hours of continuous use. This will translate into five to ten years of
use, depending on the length of your heating season and how often
you use your stove. Proper maintenance will increase the combustor's
effectiveness and prevent many problems. Inspect your combustor
before each heating season, and during the season if your stove's
performance seems to change.
• This catalytic heater is equipped with a temperature probe to monitor
catalyst operation. Properly functioning combustors typically maintain
temperatures in excess of 500F and often reach temperatures in excess
of 1000F. If catalyst temperatures are not in within, refer to Catalyst
trouble shooting section of this manual.
• You can get an indication of whether the catalyst is working by
comparing the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is
going through the combustor and catalyst light – off has been achieved,
to the amount of smoke leaving the chimney when the smoke is not
routed (by-pass open) through the combustor.
Step 1: Light the stove in accordance with instructions within
this manual.
Step 2: With smoke routed through the catalyst (by-pass
closed) go outside and observe the emissions leaving
the chimney.
Step 3: Engage the bypass mechanism and move to by-pass
open position. And again observe the emission leaving
the chimney. Significantly more smoke should be seen
when the smoke is not routed through the combustor
(by-pass open). Be careful not to confuse smoke with
steam.
ACHIEVING PROPER DRAFT: Draft is the force which moves air from
the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions
and other factors. Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance and may damage the catalytic combustor. Inadequate draft may
cause back puffing into the room and plugging of the chimney or catalyst.
CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR CLEANING:
Method #1
A vacuum cleaner may be used, but never use high pressured air to
blow the cells free of any build-up. This can damage the cell walls. Any
cell blockage can be removed with the use of a pipe cleaner or a cotton
swab as well.
Method #2
Should the combustor's cells become covered with fly-ash, use a
paintbrush or soft-bristled brush and dust the combustor gently.
Never use anything abrasive to clean the combustor.
Method #3
Normally the catalytic combustor requires little or no maintenance, it
generates such high temperatures and therefore is basically self-cleaning.
However, should the combustor become covered with soot or creosote,
it is possible to burn the accumulation off by opening the bypass and
building a hot fire.
Once the hot fire is created, close the bypass halfway and burn for 30
to 60 minutes with the bypass left in this position. Never use cleaning
solvents to clean it.
Check and clean the combustor, if necessary, before each burning season
and inspect the flue system for any signs of creosote buildup.
A clean flue helps prevent chimney flue fires.
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