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E. Frequently Asked Questions
What causes my glass to become dirty?
If the glass has white ash build up it is normal and the
glass should be cleaned. If it is a black soot build up airflow
through the unit may be restricted. The most often cause is
overdue maintenance and cleaning. See “Maintaining and
Servicing Appliance” in the owner’s manual and/or make
adjustments to the trim control.
How can I get more heat out of the appliance?
The most often cause of diminished heat output is overdue
maintenance and cleaning. See “Maintaining and Servicing
Appliance” in the owner’s manual.
What should I do if I smell smoke or there is ash/soot
coming from the appliance?
While there will always be some smoke smell from wood
burning appliances (including pellet) you should investigate
all venting to make sure it is sealed properly. Most venting
requires silicone to seal the seams. In addition most
homes are built very tight today and with exhaust systems
can create negative pressure in the home. See “Negative
Pressure” under “Getting Started” in the owner’s manual if
you have checked the venting but still have smoke coming
from the appliance. For ash or soot check the above and the
exhaust blower housing and seals.
Why would my appliance run fine last winter but not
start this fall?
It is possible that the stove was not properly prepared for
the Non-burn season. See “Troubleshooting” in the owner’s
manual.
Why would the metal on the inside of the appliance
begin to flake?
There are some pellet mills that get their raw materials
from lumber mills that purchase logs that are transported
in sea water. These pellets can have a higher salt content
and cause the metals in the unit to corrode prematurely
and deteriorate. If you are seeing any components inside
the firebox deteriorate it is recommended to change pellet
brands immediately.
Is there a place to lubricate the blowers to quiet them
down?
The most often cause of noisy blowers is from the impellers
becoming dirty over time. See “General Maintenance &
Cleaning” under “Maintaining & Servicing Appliance” in the
owner’s manual. No form of lubrication should ever need
applied to the blowers.
What is the metal object with the bend in it for that came
inside the plastic bag?
It is a clean-out tool used to help clean the firepot and
remove any jams in the rare event they occur in the feed
tube.
Why is there a black residue building up on the outside
of my home?
Wind can cause this to happen. If the appliance is operating
correctly very little soot should ever exit the termination cap.
Also check to be sure the venting is installed per the owner’s
manual and local codes.
Do I need an outside air kit?
Outside air is required for mobile home installs and in some
jurisdictions. Refer to “Listing & Code Approvals” on page
5,“ Mobile Home Installation” on page 32 and “ Appliance
Set-up” on page 33. Also refer to local building codes.
I am seeing sparks coming out of my pipe (termination
cap) outside is this safe?
This is normal. As long as clearances to combustibles were
followed this is safe.
I have no power to anything. Does this unit have a
circuit breaker or fuse or a reset button?
This unit has one serviceable fuse on the control board and
a resetable snap switch mounted to the feed tube.
Can I burn corn in my unit?
NO, corn is not an approved fuel.
Where is the serial # of my unit is located?
The serial # is located on the back of the stove.
