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The appliance will go into the ignition sequence followed
by start up (The green LED will flash rapidly). The ignition
sequence involves the exhaust blower turning on, the igniter
turning on, and the feed motor running in two stages. The
first stage involves the feed motor running continuously for
about a minute to preload pellets into the firepot. Following
the preload and a delay, the feed motor will begin cycling on
and off. When the pellets are warming up and on the verge of
igniting, it is not uncommon for the firebox to fill with smoke.
Once ignition actually happens, the smoke should evacuate
quickly. During this stage as well as any part during the burn
process, the front door should not be opened. This cycle
continues until the appliance senses ignition by a rise in the
exhaust temperature or the appliance times out. Following
the ignition cycle the appliance begins to feed additional
pellets gradually for a few minutes to build up the fire. This is
important to have a controlled start up to keep the appliance
in balance.
F. Fire Characteristics
The overall height of the flame will vary throughout the burn
for a couple of reasons. First is that the flame will vary based
on type of fuel or even batch of fuel. Secondly, the appliance
adjusts the burn rate according to the how far away the
room temperature is from the set temperature. This should
not cause alarm. The third characteristic that affects the fire
relates to general maintenance and cleaning. Infrequent or
poor general maintenance will result is poorer performance.
Indicators of the need for additional maintenance activities
include a lazy flame, black sooted glass, pellets not
igniting, or pellets falling to the side of the firepot. See the
maintenance section for additional information.
G. Ignition Cycles
1. At the beginning of each ignition cycle, it is normal to see
some smoke in the firebox. The smoke will stop once the
fire starts.
2. The convection blower will automatically turn on after
your appliance has
reached a sufficient temperature.
3. This blower transfers heat from your appliance into the
room, and will continue to run even after the appliance
has shutdown. It will turn off after the exhaust temperature
has cooled.
4. Occasionally the
appliance may run out of fuel and shut
itself down. When this happens the empty hopper alarm
will be triggered.
Odors, vapors, and smoke released during
initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
•
Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
CAUTION
!
Figure 12.1
I. Clear Space
NOTICE:
Clearances may only be reduced by means
approved by the regulatory authority having jurisdiction.
Mantel:
Avoid placing candles and other heat-sensitive
objects on mantel or hearth. Heat may damage these objects.
RISK OF FIRE!
Do NOT place combustible objects in front or to the sides
of the appliance. High temperatures may ignite clothing,
furniture or draperies.
WARNING
!
RISK OF FIRE!
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids clear of appliance.
•
Do NOT store flammable materials in the
appliance’s vicinity.
•
Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal
lighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a
fire in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is
in use as combustible materials may ignite.
WARNING
!
H. Trim Adjustment
Trim adjustment
is the small dial located below the main
dial control. The function of the trim adjustment is to allow for
variations in elevation, venting and installation configurations,
and fuel types (hard wood/soft wood).
Rotating this dial will adjust the air/fuel ratio to the appliance:
• Clockwise adjustments increase the flame height.
• Counter-clockwise adjustments will decrease the flame
height.
• When changing trim settings only adjust 1 level at a time,
allowing 15 minutes for fire to stabilize before making
another adjustment.
• The factory default trim adjustments are set to zero (0) for
most fuels and recommended venting configurations.
A properly adjusted fire will have a bright, active flame pattern
that extends out of the fire pot approximately 6 to 9 inches
when burning on high. A properly adjusted fire will burn cleaner
and have higher efficiencies.
