Eclipse Manual
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Adjusting the damper during the break in period when burning Pellets:
Start with the stove running in the pilot mode (#1 heat level) first. A proper burn while burning on
Level 1 will prevent creosote formation in the venting system. Running the stove with too much air
on the low burns will cause smoke and low Burn Pot temperatures This can lead to Creosote
formation. Once you have adjusted the damper for the best burn, make note of the setting. Now
advance the stove one heat level at a time and adjust the damper if needed, making note of the proper
setting for future reference.
Conditions indicating excessive Draft:
If a black shiny build-up (difficult to wipe off) is
noticed on the glass and inner surfaces, after the Stove runs on the low (pilot) setting for an
extended period of time, the damper must be closed some. Close the damper 1/16 of an inch
at a time until the build-up starts to wipe off easier. Some build up on the glass is normal and
should be removed during daily maintenance
Conditions indicating inadequate Draft:
If black soot (wipes off easily) builds up on the
glass and black smoke is visible at the tips of the flames start to open the damper 1/16” at a
time. Wait 5 – 10 minutes before attempting another adjustment. An occasional wisp of black
smoke is normal every now and then.
Occasionally check for the formation of creosote in the unit and venting system during the
season. Constantly running the Stove on a low setting with too much combustion air may cause
creosote to form. Burn pot temperatures can be “too cool” when burning on low with too much
draft.
Additional draft adjustments can be made using the Draft trim feature built into the control
board. Read point 4a on page 33 and read the “Frequently Asked Questions” in the back of the
manual.
If the Stove has been connected to an existing chimney system that has good natural draft,
the procedure mentioned in the last 2 points above may actually require that the damper
gets closed slightly instead of opened to compensate for the additional draft in the chimney
system.
Additional draft adjustments can be made using the Draft trim feature built into the control
board. Read point 4a on page 33 and read the “Frequently Asked Questions” in the back of the
manual.
USE OF A THERMOSTAT
St. Croix Pellet stoves offer our customers the optional feature of thermostatically controlling
your new stove. By using a thermostat to control the operation of your Stove, you can benefit
two ways. First of all, after setting the thermostat to your desired heating needs the stove will
operate accordingly to uniformly maintain your desired temperature setting. Secondly, the fuel
consumption is being optimized, which ultimately results in lowering your seasonal heating
costs. While the room temperature remains cooler than your desired thermostat setting, the stove
will operate at any of the 5 HEAT ADJUST selector positions. Read the Operations manual to
