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proceed to step 6.
6. Monitor the burn pot. A flame should appear within 5 to 8 minutes.
Allow the flame to stabilize. IN THE EVENT YOUR HEATER SHUTS
OFF BEFORE THE FLAME IS STABLE or if a flame does not appear;
press the “ON/OFF” button once again Refer to the “Adjusting your
Heater” section for more information on operating your heater properly.
4.11 Starting (lighting) your Heater
To start your heater, complete the follow steps:
1. Ensure there is adequate fuel in the hopper and that all ashgates and
doors are closed. Open ashgates/door will turn OFF the feed system.
2. Adjust damper to approximate setting. (If in doubt, pull open to
approximately 3/4" - 2 cm)
3. If your heater is equipped with an electric igniter, proceed to step 8. In
the event that your electric igniter should fail, proceed to step 4.
4. Open the burn chamber door and place a handful of fuel in the burn pot.
The burn pot should be approximately 1/4 full with wood pellets.
5. Pour lighter gel on pellets in the burn pot.
6. Ignite lighter gel with a barbecue lighter and allow the pellets to catch fire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO IGNITE HOPPER FUEL ON FIRE.
7 Close the combustion chamber door.
8. Press the “ON/OFF” button. The following should happen :
a. The exhaust fan will start.
b. The circulation fan will remain off.
c. The feed system begins to feed. The “AUGER” and ON/OFF” lights
will begin to blink.
d. If an electric igniter is installed, it will come ON.
e. On electric start models, the flame should appear within 5 to 10
minutes.
10. Allow the flame to stabilize for 15 minutes.
11. Adjust the heat setting and damper as necessary. (See “Adjusting your
Heater” section)
12. If the heater shuts OFF during the start up cycle and there is still a
flame, press the start button again.
WARNING: Make sure the amount of fuel in the burn pot does not exceed
the height of the burn pot at any point during operation. This can cause
severe damage to your heater.
DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START
THE FIRE. USE ONLY PROPER LIGHTER GEL.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND
FURNITURE AWAY. CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
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