High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance - Quadra-Fire SANTA FE Owner's Manual

Santa Fe NZ Pellet Stove
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and
clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to overfilling
the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting
and possible hopper fires. Figure 15.1 shows an example
where the firepot overfills, pellets back up into the feed tube
and ash has accumulated in the firebox.
An inefficient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel is shown in Figure 15.2.
The correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in Figure 15.3.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
WARNING
Fire Risk
High ash fuels or lack of
•
maintenance can cause the
firepot to overfill. Follow proper
shutdown procedure if ash
buildup exceeds half way point in
firepot.
• Failure to do so could result in
smoking, sooting and possible
hopper fires.
CAUTION
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
December 1, 2011
Firepot Overfills
Ash Build Up in Firebox
Figure 15.1
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Figure 15.2
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Figure 15.3
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Pellets Back Up
In Feed Tube
Incorrect
Correct
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