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D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
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Frequency:
As needed
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By:
Homeowner
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 susceptible to
overfilling the firepot with pellets which may result in
smoking, sooting and possible hopper fires.
Figure 20.1
shows an example where the firepot overfills, pellets
back up into the feed tube and ash has accumulated in
the firebox.
An inefficient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel is shown in
Figure 20.2
.
The correct flame 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 firepot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
E. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing
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 fire 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 fire authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fire.
In the event of a soot or creosote fire, close the firebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the
proper fire authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
Figure 20.3
Figure 20.1
Figure 20.2
WARNING
Fire Risk
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High ash fuels, or lack of maintenance,
can cause the firepot to overfill. Follow
proper shutdown procedure if ash buildup
exceeds halfway point in firepot.
•
Failure to do could result in smoking,
sooting and possible hopper fires.
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 Firebox
Ash build-up in Firebox
Firepot Overfills
Firepot Overfills
Pellets Back-up in Feed Tube
Pellets Back-up in Feed Tube
