May 12, 2014
7021-130F
Page 33
Castile-B FS Pellet Stove
Correct Flame Size, Yellow/White in Color
Correct
Figure 33.3
Ash Build Up in Firebox
Pellets Back Up
In Feed Tube
Firepot Overfills
Tall, Lazy Flame, Orange in Color
Incorrect
Figure 33.1
Figure 33.2
D. High Ash Fuel Content Maintenance
• Frequency:
When the ash build-up exceeds more
than half way up the fi repot.
• By:
Homeowner
Poor quality pellet fuel, or lack of maintenance, can create
conditions that make the fi repot fi ll quickly with ashes and
clinkers.
This condition makes the appliance susceptible to overfi lling
the fi repot with pellets which may result in smoking, sooting
and possible hopper fi res.
Figure 33.1
shows an example
where the fi repot overfi lls, pellets back up into the feed tube
and ash has accumulated in the fi rebox.
An ineffi cient and non-economical method of burning of fuel
caused by poor quality pellet fuel
is shown in
Figure 33.2
.
The correct fl ame size when good quality, premium pellet
fuel is burned is shown in
Figure 33.3
.
If the ash buildup exceeds the half way point in the fi repot
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION AND CLEANING IS REQUIRED.
E. Soot or Creosote Fire
Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and fi ring tech-
nique. Check daily for creosote build-up until experience
shows how often you need to clean to be safe. Be aware that
the hotter the fi 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 fi re authority for
information on how to handle a chimney fi re.
In the event of a soot or creosote fi re, close the fi rebox
door, exit the building immediately and contact the proper
fi re authorities.
DO NOT under any circumstances re-enter the building.
