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Santa Fe Pellet Stove
B. 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 32.1 shows an example where the firepot overfills, pellets back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated in the firebox.
An inefficient and
The correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet fuel is burned is shown in Figure 32.3.
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 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.
Firepot Overfills | Pellets Back Up | |
In Feed Tube | ||
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Ash Build Up in Firebox |
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Figure 32.1 |
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Incorrect |
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Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Figure 32.2
Correct
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Figure 32.3
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