St. Croix Auburn Operation & Maintenance Manual page 5

Pellets
St. Croix Corn stoves come equipped with
a burn pot installed that has removable
side shields.
When burning pellets or any other fuels
mixed with pellets, the side shields must be
removed. Failure to remove the side shields
will prevent fuel from spilling into the ashpan
in the event the pot overloads. See figure 2
below showing the removal of the side
shields. The shields lift up and are removed
without needing any tools.
Figure 2
Cherry pits
When burning cherry pits or any other fuels
mixed with cherry pits, the side shields must
be removed. Failure to remove the side
shields will prevent fuel from spilling into the
ashpan in the event the pot overloads.
Distiller's Grain pellets
When burning Distiller's Grain pellets or any
other fuels mixed with Distiller Grain Pellets,
the side shields must be removed. Failure to
remove the side shields will prevent fuel from
spilling into the ashpan in the event the pot
overloads.
Distiller's Grain is a byproduct of producing
Ethanol and has higher oil content than corn
itself. Due to this the stove may require more
frequent cleaning. Soot may rapidly form in the
exhaust system if the air is not set properly.
Check the exhaust frequently when burning
Distiller's Grain pellets.
Wheat
Wheat is a small grain and burns in a similar
manner as corn. It forms a clinker in the burnpot
that is tends to stick to the sides of the pot. The
clinker may need to be pushed into the ashpan
using a long narrow screwdriver.
Since Wheat is a small lightweight grain, more
residue will blow out of the burnpot as it burns.
If an excessive amount seems to be blowing out
of the pot, adjust the damper by closing it a
small amount at a time. (Read the section
covering the Combustion Air Damper on page
10 & 11)
Rye
Rye is a small grain and burns in a similar
manner as corn. It forms a clinker in the burnpot
that is tends to stick to the sides of the pot. The
clinker may need to be pushed into the ashpan
using a long narrow screwdriver.
Rye is also a small lightweight grain, more
residue will blow out of the burnpot as it burns.
If an excessive amount seems to be blowing out
of the pot, adjust the damper by closing it a
small amount at a time. (Read the section
covering the Combustion Air Damper on page
10 & 11)
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