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7027-802C
June 4, 2019
CB1200 Free Standing
E. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the fire pot fill quickly with ashes
and clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to
overfilling the fire pot with pellets which may result in
smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires.
Figure 23.1
shows an example where the fire pot 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 23.2.
The correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in
Figure 23.3.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the fire pot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
D. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing
technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until
experience shows how often you need to clean to be
safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is
deposited, and weekly cleaning may be necessary in the
mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough
in the coldest months. Contact your local municipal or
provincial fire authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fire.
In the event of a soot or creosote fire, close the firebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the
proper fire authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
Ash Build Up in Firebox
Pellets Back Up
In Feed Tube
Firepot Overfills
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Incorrect
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Correct
Figure 23.1
Figure 23.2
Figure 23.3
