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Castile Pellet Stove

C. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance

Frequency: As needed

By: Homeowner

Task:

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 suscepti- ble to overfilling the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires. Figure

30.1shows an example where the firepot overfills, pel- lets back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated in the firebox. Figure 30.2 illustrates an inefficient and non-economical method of burning fuel caused by poor quality pellet fuel. Figure 30.3 shows the correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet fuel is burned.

If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS

REQUIRED. Follow the proper shutdown procedure below and the detailed instructions found in this sec- tion for each step listed below.

Pull the heat exchanger cleaning rods.

Section 10.7

Empty the firepot. Section 10.2

Clean the firebox. Section 10.4

Empty the ash drawer. Section 10.3

Dispose of the ashes. Section 10.6

Restart the appliance with premium grade fuel.

Proper Shutdown Procedure

CAUTION

Shock and Smoke Hazard

Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely cool and exhaust blower must be off. Now you can unplug appliance before servicing.

Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance is not cool before unplugging.

Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before servicing appliance.

Figure 30.1

Incorrect

Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color

Figure 30.2

Correct

Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color

Figure 30.3

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