Quadra-Fire CASTILE-PMH Castile Pellet Stove Iginition Cycles, Frequently Asked Questions

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Castile Pellet Stove

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G Iginition Cycles

1.During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the fire starts.

2.The convection blower will automatically turn on after your appliance has reached the set temperature on the “high” setting. This blower transfers heat from your appliance into the room, and will continue to run after the thermostat has stopped calling for heat until the appliance has cooled down.

3.Occasionally the appliance may run out of fuel and shut itself down. When this happens, the red call light will be on. (See Figure 22.1, page 22). To restart it, fill the hopper and press the reset button. (See Figure 21.1, page 21). When you press the reset button the red call light will go out. Release the button and the light will come back on. You should see a fire shortly. If not, follow the instructions on page 22, of “Starting Your First Fire”.

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.

WARNING

Fire Risk

Do NOT operate appliance:

• With appliance door open.

Firepot floor open.

Cleaning slide plates open. Do NOT store fuel:

Closer than required clearances to com- bustibles to appliance

Within space required for loading or ash removal.

Back side of Firepot

Firepot floor left open

Figure 23.1 - DO NOT LEAVE FIREPOT FLOOR OPEN

H. Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

ISSUES

 

SOLUTIONS

 

 

1.

Metallic noise.

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.

Ash buildup on glass.

2.

This is normal. Clean the glass.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Glass has turned dirty.

3.

Excessive build up of ash. The lower burn settings will

 

 

 

 

 

produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce

 

 

 

 

 

less. The more it burns on low the more frequent clean-

 

 

 

 

 

ing of the glass is required.

 

 

4.

Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy.

4.

The feed rate needs to be reduced or the firepot needs

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning. Heat exchanger or exhaust blower needs

 

 

 

 

 

cleaning.

 

 

5.

Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash.

5.

Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at

 

 

 

 

 

start-up and not enough air. Close down feed rate 1/4

 

 

 

 

 

inch at a time until this no longer happens.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Large flame at start-up.

6.

This is normal. Flame will settle down once the fire is

 

 

 

 

 

established.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 11,, 2005

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Contents Castile Pellet Stove Location Back side of left side panel Castile Pellet StoveTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Thermostat Location Design, Installation & Location Fire Safety ConsiderationsGetting Started Appliance LocationFire Risk Castile Pellet Stove Tools And Supplies NeededMeasuring Standards Inspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check ListAppliance Dimensions 3Dimensions and ClearancesCastile Pellet Stove Clearances to Combustibles UL and ULC Hearth Pad Requirements Exception for Horizontal InstallationsCastile Pellet Stove Hearth Pad Requirements UL and ULC Venting Termination Requirements Vent InformationChimney and Exhaust Connection See Figure Pipe Selection ChartCastile Pellet Stove Equivalent Feet of Pipe Example of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination CalculatonAlcove Venting SystemsCastile Pellet Stove Through The Wall Straight OutDegree Through The Wall & Vertical Castile Pellet Stove VerticalAlternate Masonry Castile Pellet Stove MasonryMobile Home Outside Air Kit Instructions 7Appliance Set-UpCastile Pellet Stove Leg Leveling System Top Vent Adapter InstallationRear Vent and Rear Vent to Top Vent Adapter Installation Installing the Top Vent AdapterOptional TOP LOG Castile Pellet Stove Thermostat Installation Fuel Size And Material General Operating Information Operating InstructionsStarting Your First Fire Fire CharacteristicsFeed Rate Adjustment Instructions Castile Pellet Stove Before Your First FireCastile Pellet Stove Iginition Cycles Frequently Asked QuestionsPossible Cause Corrective Action TroubleshootingSymption Page Page Task Cleaning Ash Pan Frequency As needed10Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance Types of FuelHeat Exchanger Tubes Cleaning RodsCleaning Exhaust Blower Requires No Lubrication Cleaning the Exhaust Path Frequency As neededCleaning the Hopper Cleaning Convection Blower Requires No LubricationSection Castile Pellet Stove High Ash Fuel Content MaintenanceExhaust Blower Replacement Convection Blower ReplacementThumb Screw Igniter ReplacementGlass Replacement Component Function Reference MaterialsSnap Disc #2 Thermostat Override 175tF Vacuum SwitchWiring Harness See .1 below Snap Disc #1 Convection Blower 125FCastile Pellet Stove Component Locations Description Part Number Castile Pellet Stove Exploded ViewsPart Description Beg. Manufacture Date SeptemberService Parts Castile Pellet Stove Service Parts and AccessoriesAppliances AccessoriesDate of Service Performed By Description of Service Service and Maintenance LOGCastile Pellet Stove Service and Maintenance LOG Cont’d Castile Pellet Stove Warranty Policy Lifetime WarrantyTelephone Contact Information