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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 non-economical method of burning of fuel caused by poor quality pellet fuel is shown in Figure 32.2.

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

 

Ash Build Up in Firebox

 

Figure 32.1

 

Incorrect

 

Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color

Figure 32.2

Correct

Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color

Figure 32.3

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Hearth and Home Technologies SANTAFE-B1 owner manual Santa Fe Pellet Stove High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance