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Manufactured in the U.S.A. by
Pyro Industries, Inc. Burlington, WA 98233

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Safety Notice and Stove Label

Important warnings about stove installation, operation, and safety labels.

Safety Precautions and Guidelines

Details on fuel, operation, liquids, ashes, power, auger, soot, and cleaning.

Safety Testing and Standards

Information on safety testing procedures and relevant standards (ASTM, UL, CSA).

Automatic Safety Features

Explains power outage, overheating, and safe shutdown mechanisms.

Pellet Fuel Information

General Fuel Specifications

Approved pellet types and specifications for chlorides, density, moisture, ash, and fines.

Clinkering and Ash Management

Explains clinkering causes and ash removal frequency based on fuel type.

Fuel Feed Rates

Discusses how pellet size, length, and density affect feed rates.

Stove Operation Procedures

Control Board Features

Explains the function of buttons and knobs on the stove's control panel.

Pre-Lighting and Startup

Steps to prime the auger and light the stove with or without the FASTFIRE™ igniter.

Shutting Down the Stove

Instructions on how to safely shut down the pellet stove.

General Operating Information

Covers burn characteristics, pellet size, burn time, and ash slide plates.

Routine Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning Components Overview

Lists areas needing inspection and cleaning: grate, tubes, baffle, ash pan, vent, gasket, motors.

Burn Grate and Heat Exchanger Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the burn grate and heat exchanger tubes.

Ash Pan and Exhaust Duct Maintenance

Procedures for emptying ash pans and cleaning exhaust ducts.

Gasket and Fan Motor Care

Checking gasket integrity and annual lubrication for fan motors.

Stove and Hearth Preparation

Stove Preparation and Pallet Removal

Steps for removing packaging and securing the stove to its pedestal.

Floor Protection Requirements

Specifies need for non-combustible floor pads/hearths and their dimensions.

Clearances to Combustibles

Details minimum clearances to combustible materials around the stove.

Installation Guidelines and Venting

Installation Disclaimer and Checklist

Provides a disclaimer on installation responsibility and a checklist for proper setup.

Determining Equivalent Pipe Length

Guide to calculating equivalent pipe length for exhaust system requirements.

Freestanding Stove Venting

Guidelines for venting freestanding models, including pipe type and termination.

Insert Stove Venting

Procedures for venting insert models into existing chimneys or using specific vent pipes.

Typical Freestanding Stove Installations

Standard Horizontal Exhaust

Detailed steps for installing a horizontal exhaust system for freestanding stoves.

Vented into Masonry Chimney

Instructions for venting a freestanding stove into an existing masonry chimney.

Vertically Vented Through Ceiling & Roof

Steps for venting the stove vertically through a ceiling and roof.

Vented Through Wall to Class A Chimney

How to connect the stove's vent to an existing metal Class 'A' chimney.

Mobile Home Installation

Specific requirements for installing the stove in a mobile home.

Typical Insert Stove Installation

Insert Stove Vented into Existing Chimney

Instructions for installing the insert model into a masonry or factory-built fireplace.

Troubleshooting Stove Issues

Fire Burning and Pellet Feed Problems

Addresses lazy flame, pellet buildup, soot, stove shutdown, and pellet feeding issues.

Stove Shutdown and Fan Operation

Troubleshoots automatic shutdown, fans not operating/shutting off, and power issues.

Igniter and Soot;Ash Issues

Addresses igniter problems, soot/ash in house, and cleaning with wrong vacuums.

Optional Accessories

Shrouds, Pedestal Support, and Louvers

Describes shrouds, pedestal support kits, and gold-plated louvers for insert stoves.

Adapters, Log Sets, and Igniter Kits

Covers centering adapters, decorative log sets, and FASTFIRE™ self-igniter kits.

Whitfield quest Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandWhitfield
Modelquest
CategoryPellet stove
LanguageEnglish

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