Quadra-Fire PS35-C - High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance; Soot or Creosote Fire

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D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency: As needed
• By: Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the repot ll quickly with ashes and
clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to
overlling the repot with pellets which may result in
smoking, sooting and possible hopper res. Figure 20.1
shows an example where the repot overlls, pellets
back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated in
the rebox.
An inefcient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel is shown in Figure 20.2.
The correct ame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in Figure 20.3.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the repot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
E. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and ring
technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until
experience shows how often you need to clean to be
safe. Be aware that the hotter the re the less creosote is
deposited, and weekly cleaning may be necessary in the
mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough
in the coldest months. Contact your local municipal or
provincial re authority for information on how to handle a
chimney re.
In the event of a soot or creosote re, close the rebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the
proper re authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
Figure 20.3
Figure 20.1
Figure 20.2
WARNING
Fire Risk
• High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance,
can cause the repot to overll. Follow
proper shutdown procedure if ash buildup
exceeds halfway point in repot.
• Failure to do could result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper res.
Correct Flame Height
Yellow/White in Color
Tall, Lazy Flame
Orange in Color
Incorrect Flame Height
Tall, Lazy Flame
Orange in Color
Ash build-up in FireboxAsh build-up in Firebox
Firepot Overfills
Firepot Overfills
Pellets Back-up in Feed Tube
Pellets Back-up in Feed Tube