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7019-221D
January 21, 2013
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Santa Fe Pellet Insert
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 34.1
Figure 34.2
Figure 34.3
Fire Risk.
WARNING
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance, can
cause the firepot to overfill. Follow proper
shutdown procedure if ash buildup exceeds
half way point in firepot.
• Failure to do so could result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper fires.
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
When the ash build-up exceeds more
than half way up the firepot.
• By:
Homeowner
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 overfill
-
ing the firepot with pellets which may result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper fires.
Figure 34.1
shows an
example where the firepot 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
34.2
.
The correct flame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in
Figure 34.3
.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the firepot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
