Quadra-Fire CASTILE-CCR - Manual (Page 30)

Page 30 250-6422D October 11, 2005
R Castile Pellet Stove RR
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Correct
Figure 30.3
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Incorrect
Figure 30.1
Figure 30.2
C. 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 suscepti-
ble to overfilling the firepot with pellets which may result
in smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires. Figure
30.1 shows an example where the firepot overfills, pel-
lets back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated
in the firebox. Figure 30.2 illustrates an inefficient and
non-economical method of burning fuel caused by poor
quality pellet fuel. Figure 30.3 shows the correct flame
size when good quality, premium pellet fuel is burned.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the
firepot IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS
REQUIRED. Follow the proper shutdown procedure
below and the detailed instructions found in this sec-
tion for each step listed below.
• 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
• Restart the appliance with premium grade fuel.
Shock and Smoke Hazard
• Turn down thermostat, let appliance completely
cool and exhaust blower must be off. Now you
can unplug appliance before servicing.
• Smoke spillage into room can occur if appliance
is not cool before unplugging.
• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged before
servicing appliance.
CAUTION
Proper Shutdown Procedure