Section 8: Operating Instructions; Combustible & Non-Combustible Material; Fuel Size, Material & Storage - Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-MBK Owner's Manual

Santa Fe Pellet Stove
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Operating Instructions
A. Combustible/Non-Combustible Materials
• Combustible Material
Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fi bers, plastics, or any material capable
of igniting and burning, whether fl ame-proofed or not,
plastered or unplastered.
• Non-combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are
those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, slate,
glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
• Non-combustible Sealant Material
Sealants which will not ignite and burn: Rutland, Inc.
Fireplace Mortar #63, Rutland 76R, Nufl ex 304, GE
RTV106 or GE RTB116 (or equivalent).
B. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage
Pellet fuel quality can greatly fl uctuate. 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.
Fuel Material
• Made from sawdust or wood by-products
• Shelled fi eld corn
• Depending on the source material it may have a high
or low ash content.
Higher Ash Content Material
• Hardwoods with a high mineral content
• Fuel that contains bark
• Standard grade pellets, high ash pellets or shelled fi eld
corn
Lower Ash Content Material
• Most softwoods
• Fuels with low mineral content
• Most premium grade pellets
Shelled Field Corn
• Moisture content must be 15% or less
• Corn must be free of debris. Never burn corn straight
from the fi eld it will clog the auger mechanism
• Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by
sifting with 3/16 (4.76mm) inch mesh screening
• Do not use corn that contains additives such as oils or
meals or has been chemically treated with pesticides. It
will void your warranty and destroy the exhaust system.
May 12, 2014
Clinkers
Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand
will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker
when heated in the fi repot.
Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. That
is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others.
Moisture
Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture content
takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the appliance,
robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel can clog
the feed system.
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 feed rate may need adjusting
occasionally
Performance
• Higher ash content and burning corn requires the fi repot
and 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 fi eld corn. Burning of any other type of fuel voids
your warranty
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag
until using to prevent moisture absorption
• Shelled corn should be stored in a tight container to
prevent it from absorbing moisture from damp or wet fl oors
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance
requirements or in an area that would hinder routine
cleaning and maintenance
Fire Risk.
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can
cause the fi repot to fi ll with ash and clinker. If the
fi repot fi lls to the top, immediately shut down the
appliance and clean.
• Failure to do so could result in smoking, sooting
and possible hopper fi res.
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