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the damper gets closed slightly instead of opened to compensate for the additional
draft in the chimney system.
The process of adjusting the damper when burning Corn will take about 3 hours, but it
only needs to be done once during the initial burn.
Procedure for adjusting the damper when burning Pellets & Cherry Pits:
When burning pellets & cherry pits in the Stove, the adjustment to the damper should be
made when the stove is running in the pilot mode (#1 heat level), to prevent creosote
formation in the venting system by running the stove with too much air on the low burns.
a. If a heavy black shiny build-up (difficult to wipe off) is noticed on the glass and inner
surfaces, after the Stove runs on the low (pilot) setting for extended periods of time,
the damper must be closed some. This may require the Stove to run in pilot mode for
a while to become noticeable. If this build-up is noticed, close the damper 50% to
start out with, and place the setscrew against the damper blade. Use this as the
starting point to make additional adjustments with the setscrew. Some build up is
normal and may be removed during the maintenance schedule.
b. Once the adjustment has been made for the pilot setting, slowly advance the Stove to
the #5 Heat Level and observe the flame. If black soot (wipes off easily) builds up on
the glass and black smoke is visible at the tips of the flames turn the setscrew one ½
turn counterclockwise and bring the damper blade up against the screw. Wait 5 – 10
minutes before attempting another adjustment. An occasional wisp of black smoke is
normal every now and then.
Damper Adjustment & Pilot Settings, Thermostat Control -
be controlled with a thermostat to help maintain a more constant temperature. A corn or pellet
Stove will be a little slower in reacting to a thermostat than the typical gas, electric or oil fired
Stove. By using the Trim Button as mentioned in point 4b on page 37, the feed rate can be
adjusted to allow the heat output during the pilot stage to be matched to the size of the home. A
larger home will require more heat than a small one. Keep in mind that the Stove is constantly
producing some heat that helps heat the home while the Stove is in pilot mode. If the home seems
too warm, and the Thermostat is never calling for heat, a lower pilot setting may be a better fit for
the home. Remember: Choosing a lower Pilot setting may require the damper to be fine-
tuned to match the lower feed rate. Monitor how the Stove is operating after a change is
made and adjust the damper if needed.
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