Service manual

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With the slider damper set in the correct location the flame
will be brisk, but not too blowing. The flame will also have
a yellow to bright orange appearance. There should also be
some small embers or sparks exiting the flame and burn
pot liner. This is an efficient flame and is the best for proper
operation.
A small blow torch like flame is a result of too much
oxygen being supplied to the fire. This causes the flame
to become very short and brisk with a bright yellow, almost
white, flame appearance. There will also be a lot of embers
or sparks exiting the flame and burn pot liner.
To fix this condition, close the slider damper until an efficient
flame is achieved.
If a tall lazy orange flame with black tips is present,
generally this could be a result of not enough oxygen
to the fireplace or the pellet fuel being used has very high
moisture content. Also a trial of smoke will leave the flame
and will end up sooting the appliance.
To fix this condition, open the slider damper to let more air
to the fire, also make sure the pellet fuel being used is dry.
Flame Characteristics
A magnahelic pressure gauge should used when setting the slider/damper the stove.
Figure 39: Example of a fire with too much
air.
Figure 38: Example of a good fire.
Figure 40: Example of a fire with not enough
air.