Quadra-Fire SANTAFE-C - Before Your First Fire; Filling the Hopper

10 April 2, 20197050-802B
SANTA FE FREESTANDING
Clinkers
Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand
will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker
when heated in the re pot.
Trees from di󰀨erent areas will vary in mineral content. That
is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others.
Moisture
Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture
content takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the
appliance, robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel
can clog the feed system.
Size
• Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm)
in diameter
• Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
• Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the
same manufacturer
• Due to length variations, the ame height (feed rate)
may need adjusting occasionally (See page 25
for instructions).
Performance
• Higher ash content requires the ash drawer to be
emptied more frequently
• Hardwoods require more air to burn properly
• Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output.
• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
can cause an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or
missed ignitions.
We recommend that you buy fuel in multi-ton lots
whenever possible. However, we do recommend trying
various brands before purchasing multi-ton lots to ensure
your satisfaction.
Changing to Di󰀨erent Fuel Type
• Empty the hopper of the previous fuel
• Thoroughly vacuum hopper before lling with the
new fuel
The burn rate, BTU content and heat output will all vary
depending on the fuel selected.
Tested and approved for wood pellets and shelled corn.
Burning of any other type of fuel voids your warranty.
CAUTION
E. 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 re protection,
venting and thermostat installation instructions.
2. Double check that the ash drawer and rebox
are empty!
3. Close the front door.
IMPORTANT DETAIL: The tip of the thermocouple must
be in contact with the inside end of the thermocouple
cover or missed ignitions can occur.
F. Filling the Hopper
Open the hopper lid by lifting the handle. Fill the hopper
with fuel. Close the hopper lid. The appliance will not feed
with the hopper lid open.
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag
until using to prevent moisture absorption.
• This will also prevent rodents from becoming
a problem .
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance
requirements or in an area that would hinder routine
cleaning and maintenance.