Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual
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The Versa Grate System.
Figure 23
This feature allows the stove to operate for longer periods of time without the grate requiring
cleaning. If the flame becomes dark orange, is accompanied by black smoke or burns with a lazy
motion - it’s time to clean the grate Frequency of cleaning depends on the amount of fuel being
burnt and the quality of the Fuel. Poor quality fuel will require more frequent cleaning of the
Versa Grate System shown in figure 23.
First, let’s become familiar with the burn system in a St. Croix Pellet stove. Remember, cleaning
frequency may change dramatically from one fuel to another. Pellets with high ash content or
that have increased amounts of impurities or high moisture content. The St. Croix Versa Grate
system is a 2-piece burnpot design. The top Part is called the “Grate Weldment”. This sits on top
of the “Shaker Plate”. This in turn sits on top of the “Shaft/Cage Weldment” which is held in
place with the “Spacer” & “Self Locking Twist pin”. The Shaft/Cage Weldment is moved
towards the front of the stove and then towards the back of the stove by the “Cam” which is
connected to the “Versa Grate Motor”. This motion is constant while the stove is in operation.
The only parts that may need to be removed for cleaning purposes during the Daily or Periodic
Maintenance are the “Grate Weldment” and the “Shaker Plate”. This is to check the holes in the
burnpot system to see if they are plugged.
