Frequently Asked Questions - Quadra-Fire Santa Fe Pellet Stove Owner's Manual Installation And Operatio

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I. Clear Space
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Do NOT place combustible
objects in front or to the sides of the appliance. High tem-
peratures may ignite clothing, furniture or draperies.
Mantel: Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these
objects.
NOTICE: Clearances may only be reduced by means ap-
proved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
WARNING! RISK OF FIRE! Keep combustible materials,
gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids clear of
appliance.
• Do NOT store fl ammable materials in the appliance's
vicinity.
• Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fl uid or similar liquids to start or "freshen up" a fi re
in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in
use as combustible materials may ignite.
J. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
1. Metallic noise.
2. White ash buildup on glass.
3. Glass has build-up of black soot.
4. Fire has tall fl ames with black tails and is lazy.
5. Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash. 5. Either the fi repot is dirty or there is too much fuel at
6. Large fl ame at start-up.
7. Rumbling sound.
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Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
1. Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as
it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro-
duced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not
affect the operation or longevity of your appliance.
2. This is normal. Clean the glass.
3. Excessive build up of ash. See solution #4. The lower
burn settings will produce more ash, the higher burn
settings produce less. The more it burns on low the
more frequent cleaning of the glass is required.
4. The feed rate needs to be reduced or the fi repot,
exhaust blower, exhaust path or baffl es needs cleaning.
start-up and not enough air. Close down feed rate 1/4
inch (6.35mm) at a time until this no longer happens.
6. This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fi re is
established.
7. Make sure the ash drawer is completely closed. The
feed rate needs to be reduced or close the combustion
air damper 1/4 inch (6.35mm) at a time until the sound
stops.
7050-128G
Santa Fe Pellet Stove
CAUTION
SOLUTIONS
May 12, 2014