Cb 1200 pellet stove e. fire characteristics, C. before your first fire – Quadra-Fire CB1200-B User Manual

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CB 1200 Pellet Stove

E. Fire Characteristics

A properly adjusted fire with the heat output control switch set

on “high” has a short active flame pattern that extends out of

the firepot approximately 4 to 6 inches (102 to 152mm). If

the fire has tall flames with black tails and seems somewhat

lazy, the feed rate will need to be reduced. This is done by

sliding the fuel adjustment control rod down, which will reduce

the feed. If the fire is not 4 to 6 inches (102 to 152mm) tall,

slide the fuel adjustment control rod up to increase the feed.

A medium and low setting will give a shorter flame. The flame

will rise and fall somewhat. This is normal.

Figure 23.1

C. Before Your First Fire

1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly

installed and that all safety requirements have been met.

Pay particular attention to the fire protection, venting and

thermostat installation instructions.

2. Double check that the ash drawer and firebox are

empty!

. Check the position of the thermocouple, located above

the firepot, and make sure that it protrudes approximately

/4 inch (19mm) into the firepot.

4. Close the front door.
NOTICE: The tip of the thermocouple must be in contact

with the inside end of the thermocouple cover or missed

ignitions can occur.

The feed adjustment control rod is factory set, and should

be adequate for most fuels. The set screw is located at the

bottom of the hopper and set loose at the factory so the

fuel adjustment control rod will slide up and down by only

loosening the thumb screw at the top.

See Figure 23.1. Do

not re-tighten bottom set screw.
However, if the flame height is too high or too low, you will

need to adjust the feed rate. Wait until the appliance has been

burning for 15 minutes before making your adjustments and

allow 15 minutes for feed adjustment to take effect.

1. Loosen the thumb screw.

Figure 23.1.

2. Adjust the fuel adjustment control rod towards the "

+"

symbol to increase the feed rate and flame height or

towards the "

-" symbol, to decrease the feed rate and

flame height.

. Re-tighten the thumb screw.

F. Feed Rate Adjustment Instructions

D. Starting Your First Fire

1. A thermostat is required for proper operation of this

appliance, except for corn. At this time, fill the hopper

with pellets, set the thermostat to its lowest setting. Plug

the power cord into nearby outlet.

2. The exhaust blower will stay on for approximately 10

minutes even though the thermostat is not calling for

heat. This is normal.

. Locate the heat output control switch mounted on the

upper right corner of the right side panel. Switch it to

the high setting by pushing the top of the switch in, then

adjust the thermostat to its highest setting. The red call

light located on the upper right corner of the right side

panel will be on. This indicates the thermostat is calling

for heat.

4. The fuel feed system and the igniter should now be on.
5. For your first fire it will be necessary to press the reset

button every two minutes until pellets start to drop into

the firepot, then press button 1 more time. This will fill the

feed system and allow the appliance to begin dropping

pellets. The appliance will continue to run as long as the

thermostat is calling for heat.

6. Once the appliance has ignited, let the it burn for

approximately 15 minutes, then set the thermostat to the

desired room temperature. Adjust the heat output control

switch to the desired setting.

Fuel Adjustment

Rod

Thumb

Screw

Set Screw

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