Quadra-Fire CB1200I-B owner manual Operating Instructions

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Fuel Size And Material

B. General Operating Information

 

 

 

1. Wood Pellets

Fuel pellets are made from sawdust or wood by-products. If the source material is hardwood, they can have a higher mineral content, creating more ash. Fuels containing bark will also have higher ash content. Minerals and other noncombustible materials such as sand will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker when heated to the extreme temperatures our firepot reaches. This is what forms clinkers in the bottom of the firepot. Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. That is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others. Pellets are manufactured in either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) diameter and should be no more than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) in length. Pellet lengths may even vary by lot from the same manufacturer which is why the feed rate may need to be adjusted occasionally. If you burn pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) you may have an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed ignitions.

Pellet fuel quality can greatly fluctuate. We recommend using premium grade fuel with ash content less than 1%. Even in some fuel labeled “premium” ash content can vary from bag to bag and possibly exceed 1%. High ash fuel, or lack of maintenance, can cause the firepot to fill up and thus create a potential for smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires.

Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture content takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the appliance, robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel can clog the feed system.

We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever possible. Buying large quantities of fuel at once will greatly reduce the number of times the feed adjustments will need to be made. However, we do recommend trying various brands before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.

1. Thermostat Calls For Heat

The appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the thermostat calls for heat, your appliance will automatically light and deliver heat. When the room is up to temperature and the thermostat is satisfied, the red call light will shut off and the appliance will shut down. Figure 24.1.

2. Heat Output Controls

This appliance is equipped with a heat output control switch that has three settings or burn rates; low, medium and high. The appliance will turn on and off as the thermostat demands. When the thermostat calls for heat, the appliance will always start up on High. After burning approximately 4 minutes, the appliance will then burn at the rate at which it was originally set. If the appliance is set at one of the lower settings, it will run quieter but takes longer to heat up an area than if it were set at a higher burn rate. Regardless of the burn rate, when the area is warm enough to satisfy the thermostat, the appliance will shut off.

 

Control Box

Heat Output Switch

 

Reset Button

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Blinking

 

Light

Red Call Light

 

Fuse

Red / Green

 

 

Light

Figure 24.1

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can cause the firepot to fill with ash and clinker. If the firepot fills to the top, immediately shut down the unit and clean.

•Failure to do so could result in smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires.

2.Shelled Field Corn

Shelled field corn can be an efficient and economical fuel. We recommend using a 50-50 blend of corn and wood pellets. The only change in operation; 1) the feed rate may require a slight adjustment and 2) firepot will require more frequent cleanings. The BTU output varies slightly compared to pellets, depending on the quality of the corn used. In cases where it is acceptable for the appliance to run full time, 100% corn will work after the fire has been started using wood pellets.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.

•Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’s vicinity.

•Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this heater.

•Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.

•Combustible materials may ignite.

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Contents CB1200I-B Welcome to the Quadra-Fire Family CB1200-I Pellet InsertTable of Contents Listing and Code Approvals Design, Installation & Location Considerations Fire SafetyGetting Started Appliance LocationCB1200-I Pellet Insert Tools And Supplies Needed Measuring StandardsInspect Appliance & Components and Pre-Use Check List Dimensions and Clearances Appliance DimensionsShown with Rear Vent and Optional Outside Air Inch 0mm Clearance to Exposed Section and Face TrimFace Trim CB1200-I Pellet Insert Masonry Minimum Opening Floor ProtectionCalculating Alternate Floor Protection Material Starter hole Mark area of floor to cut Install vent at clearances specified by Vent InformationVent manufacturer Pipe Selection Chart CB1200-I Pellet Insert Equivalent Feet of PipeExample of 3 Elbow-Rear Vent Termination Calculation Venting Systems CB1200-I Pellet Insert Full Reline With Outside Air Mobile Home Installation You must use a Quadra-Fire Outside Air Kit for instalLation in a mobile home Rear Shroud Installation Appliance Set-UpRear Vent Installation Preparation Installing Rear Shroud Attaching Shroud to Hopper BodyFor Top Vent Installation Adjustable Hopper Options Optional Grille InstallationTo adjust hopper CB1200-I Pellet Insert Outside Air Kit InstructionsCB1200-I Pellet Insert Adjustable Hearth Support Size 9d x 45w, 2 to 10 Height AdjustmentCB1200-I Pellet Insert Panel and Trim Set CB1200-I Pellet Insert Panel and Trim Set Cont’d Completed ViewCharred Areas in the Back Operating Instructions Fuel Size And Material General Operating InformationFuel Adjustment Control Rod Fire CharacteristicsFeed Rate Adjustment Instructions CB1200-I Pellet Insert Before Your First FireFrequently Asked Questions Do not Leave Firepot Floor OpenTroubleshooting SymptomPossible Cause Corrective Action Page Page CB10Maintaining & Servicing Your Appliance Pellet InsertCleaning Heat Exchanger Chambers Cleaning Beneath Heat ExchangerCleaning Exhaust Path Cleaning the Glass Frequency As neededHigh Ash Fuel Content Maintenance Igniter Replacement Top frame when removing and replacing center Glass Replacing Center GlassReplacing Side Glass Ered Phillips head screw driver to remove ScrewsReference Materials Component FunctionVacuum Switch Wiring Harness See .1 belowSnap Disc #1 Convection Blower 125F Snap Disc #2 Fuel Delivery Interrupt 200FCB1200-I Pellet Insert Component Locations Exploded ViewsBeginning Manufacture Date April 8 Glass Size Center 13-7/8 wide x 11 high Glass Size SidesBeg. Manufacture Date July CB1200-I Pellet Insert Service Parts and Accessories Nbr DescriptionItem # Part Descsription, Alphabetical Order 7014-083C October 26 Item No Accessories ApplianceCB1200-I Pellet Insert Service And Maintenance Log Date of Service Performed By Description of ServiceLifetime Warranty CB1200-I Pellet Insert Warranty PolicyCB1200-I Pellet Insert Telephone
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