Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK Operating Instructions, A. Combustible/Non-CombustibleMaterials

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Castile Pellet Insert

8 Operating Instructions

Clinkers

A. Combustible/Non-Combustible Materials

•Combustible Material

Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable of igniting and burning, whether flame-proofed or not, plastered or unplastered.

•Non-combustible Material

Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile, slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.

•Non-combustible Sealant Material

Sealants which will not ignite and burn: Rutland, Inc. Fireplace Mortar #63, Rutland 76R, Nuflex 304, GE RTV106 or GE RTB116 (or equivalent).

B.Fuel Material and Fuel Storage

Pellet fuel quality can greatly fluctuate. We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever possible. However, we do recommend trying various brands before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.

Fuel Material

•Made from sawdust or wood by-products

•Shelled fi eld corn

•Depending on the source material it may have a high or low ash content.

Higher Ash Content Material

•Hardwoods with a high mineral content

•Fuel that contains bark

•Standard grade pellets, high ash pellets or shelled fi eld corn

Lower Ash Content Material

•Most softwoods

•Fuels with low mineral content

•Most premium grade pellets

Shelled Field Corn

•Moisture content must be 15% or less

•Corn must be free of debris. Never burn corn straight from the fi eld it will clog the auger mechanism

•Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened by sifting with 3/16 (4.76mm) inch mesh screening

•Do not use corn that contains additives such as oils or meals or has been chemically treated with pesticides. It will void your warranty and destroy the exhaust system.

Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker when heated in the fi repot.

Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. That is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others.

Moisture

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.

Size

•Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in diameter

•Length should be no more than 1-1/2 inches (38mm)

•Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same manufacturer

•Due to length variations, the feed rate may need adjusting occasionally

Performance

•Higher ash content and burning corn requires the fi repot and the ash drawer to be emptied more frequently

•Hardwoods require more air to burn properly

•Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output

•Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can cause an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed ignitions or jammed auger.

We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever possible. However, we do recommend trying various brands before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.

CAUTION! Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled field corn. Burning of any other type of fuel voids your warranty

Storage

•Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag until using to prevent moisture absorption

•Shelled corn should be stored in a tight container to prevent it from absorbing moisture from damp or wet fl oors

•Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance requirements or in an area that would hinder routine cleaning and maintenance

WARNING

Fire Risk.

•High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can cause the fi repot to fi ll with ash and clinker. If the fi repot fi lls to the top, immediately shut down the appliance and clean.

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

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