6/27/2014
7050-146A
15
SANTA FE FREESTANDING
16. Preparing Firebox for Non-Burn Season
• Frequency:
Yearly at the end of the heating season
• By:
Homeowner
a. Be sure the appliance is allowed to cool, has been un-
plugged and the exhaust blower is off.
b. Remove all ash from the fi rebox and vacuum thoroughly.
c. Paint all exposed steel, including cast-iron.
• Use the Touch-Up paint supplied with the appliance;
or;
• Purchase paint from your local dealer.
• Must use a high-temperature paint made specifi -
cally for heating appliances.
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the fi repot fi ll quickly with ashes and
clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to overfi lling
the fi repot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting
and possible hopper fi res.
Figure 15.1
shows an example
where the fi repot overfi lls, pellets back up into the feed tube
and ash has accumulated in the fi rebox.
An ineffi cient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel
is shown in
Figure 15.2
.
The correct fl ame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in
Figure 15.3
.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the fi repot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
E. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and fi ring tech-
nique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience
shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that
the hotter the fi re 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 fi re authority for
information on how to handle a chimney fi re.
In the event of a soot or creosote fi re, close the fi rebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the proper
fi re authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Correct
Figure 15.3
Ash Build Up in Firebox
Pellets Back Up
In Feed Tube
Firepot Overfills
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Incorrect
Figure 15.1
Figure 15.2
