Quadra-Fire CASTILEI-MBK Reference Materials, Component Function, A.11, Castile Pellet Insert

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Castile Pellet Insert

		Reference Materials
					When describing the location of a component
	Component Function				part it is always AS YOU FACE THE FRONT
					OF THE APPLIANCE.
A.11			
1.	Control Box
	a. The control box is located on lower right side of			shut off power to the appliance.
				7.		Heat Exchangers
	appliance, on top of the junction box.
				The heat exchangers transfer heat from the exhaust system
	b. There is a light located inside of the control box. The
				into convection air. There are 2 clean out rods located under
	internal light will turn green when the appliance has
	reached a temperature of 200οF (93°C) in the fi repot.			the heat exchangers.
	and will turn red when it reaches 600oF (315°C).			8.		Heat Output Switch
	c. There is also an internal blue light located in the upper			The heat output switch is located on the lower right side of
	left corner of the control box. When you plug in the			fi rebox, behind the front access door and above the reset
	appliance the blue light will automatically start blinking			button. The function of the heat output switch is to regulate
	4 blinks every 10 seconds for 60 seconds (depending			the burn rates; low, medium and high settings.
	upon setting) and then will stop.			9.		Hopper Switch
	NOTE:			The hopper switch is located in the upper right hand corner,
	Do NOT open the control box. This will void the			outside of the hopper. This switch is designed to shut down
	warranty. If you need to plug in or remove the control			the feed motor whenever the hopper lid is opened.
	box you must fi rst unplug the appliance.			10.		Igniter
				The igniter is mounted on the base of the firepot. Combustion
2.	Convection Blower
				air travels over the red hot igniter creating super heated air
The convection blower is mounted at the bottom rear of the				that ignites the pellets.
appliance. There are 2 impellers, one on each side of the				11. Junction Box And Wiring Harness
motor. The convection blower pushes air through the heat
				The junction box is located on the lower right side of the
exchange system into the room.
				appliance, behind the left front access door. The junction box
3.	Exhaust Blower
				and wiring harness are replaced as one component.
The exhaust blower is mounted on the right side of the				12.		Power Supply
appliance behind the right side panel. The exhaust blower
				The power outlet is located on the lower right side of the
is designed to pull the exhaust from the appliance and push
				appliance on the front of the junction box. Check the wall
it out through the venting system.
				receptacle for 120 volt, 60 Hz (standard current). Make sure
4.	Feed System
				the outlet is grounded and has the correct polarity. A good
The feed system is located behind the fi rebox and can be				surge protector is recommended.			When operating with a
removed as an entire assembly.			The assembly includes	generator you need a least 600 watts of power, or with an
the feed motor, mounting bracket, bearing and feed spring				inverter at least 800 watts of power available for the appliance
(auger). The hollow feed spring (auger) pulls pellets up the				during the start cycle.
feed tube from the hopper area and drops them down the				13.		Red Call Light
feed chute into the fi repot at a set rate. The feed motor starts
				The red call light is on the top of the junction box by the
and stops every 7 seconds.
				fuse. The function of the red call light is to indicate that the
5.	Firepot
				thermostat is calling for heat.
The fi repot is made of high quality ductile iron and has a				14.		Reset Button
cleaning pull-out rod. The floor of the firepot opens for
cleaning when you pull out the rod. Be sure that the floor				The reset button is located on the lower right side of fi rebox
returns to a completely closed position or your appliance				in behind the access door and below the heat output control
will not operate properly.				switch. The function of the switch is to momentarily open the
6.	Fuse			thermostat circuit, which restarts the system.
				15.		Thermocouple
The fuse is located on the side of the junction box near the
red call light. The fuse will blow should a short occur and				The thermocouple is located on top of the firepot inside
				the thermocouple cover (ceramic protection tube). The
				thermocouple sends a millivolt signal to the control box
				indicating the preset temperatures of the green and red lights
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