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Santa Fe Pellet Stove
B. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
As needed
• By:
Homeowner
• Task:
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the firepot fill quickly with ashes and
clinkers. This condition makes the appliance susceptible to
overfilling the firepot with pellets which may result in smok-
ing, sooting and possible hopper fires.
Figure 31.1
shows
an example where the firepot overfills, pellets back up into
the feed tube and ash has accumulated in the firebox.
Figure 31.2
illustrates an inefficient and non-economical
method of burning of fuel caused by poor quality pellet fuel.
Figure 31.3
is showing the correct flame size when good
quality, premium pellet fuel is burned.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the fire-
pot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS
REQUIRED.
Follow the detailed instructions found in this section for
each step listed below.
• Shut down the unit by turning down the thermostat
and allow unit to completely cool down. (Do not unplug the
unit, it can cause smoke spillage in the room).
• Pull the heat exchanger cleaning rods.
Section 10.7
• Empty the firepot.
Section 10.2
• Clean the firebox.
Section 10.4
• Empty the ash drawer.
Section 10.3
• Dispose of the ashes.
Section 10.6
• Re-start the appliance with premium grade fuel.
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Correct
Figure 31.3
Ash Build Up in Firebox
Pellets Back Up
In Feed Tube
Firepot Overfills
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Incorrect
Figure 31.1
Figure 31.2
Risk of Fire
WARNING
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance,
can cause the firepot to fill with ash
and clinker. If the firepot fills to the top,
immediately shut down the unit and clean.
• Failure to do so could result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper fires.