Operating instructions
Safety Precautions
Safety Notice
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THlS STOVE MUST BE PROPERLY INSTALLED AND OPERATED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY
OF A HOUSE FIRE. PLEASE READ THlS ENTIRE OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING AND USING
YOUR
WHITFIELD PELLET STOVE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY
INIURY OR EVEN DEATH. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL BUILDING OR FIRE
OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN A PERMIT AND INFORMATION ON ANY INSTALLATION RESTRICTIONS AND
INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS IN YOUR AREA.
Installation Disclaimer
THlS STOVES EXHAUST SYSTEM WORKS WITH NEGATIVE COMBUSTION CHAMBER PRESSURE AND A
SLIGHTLY POSITIVE CHIMNEY PRESSURE. THEREFORE, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT THE EXHAUST SYSTEM
BE GAS TIGHT AND INSTALLED CORRECTLY. SINCE PYRO INDUSTRIES, INC., HAS NO CONTROL OVER
THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR STOVE, PYRO INDUSTRIES GRANTS NO WARRANTY, IMPLIED OR
STATED FOR THE INSTALLATION OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR STOVE, AND ASSUMES NO
RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGE(S1.
Detailed Safety Precautions
Fuel
-
With its advanced UltraGrate technology, the Whitfield Quest Plus
is
designed and approved for the
burning of wood residue pellets with up to
3%
ash content (i.e
...
cardboard, nut hulls, cherry pits etc.). The
burning of agricultural residues
(i.e
....
corn, alfalfa etc.) in pellet form
is
not permitted. Failure to comply
with this restriction will void all warranties and the safety listing of the stove. Consult with your dealer for
more information on approved pellet fuels and the proper burn grate for the fuels in your area.
Cleaning
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There may be some build-up of dust and smaller quantities of soot or creosote in the exhaust
system over the burn season. This will vary due to the ash content of the fuel being burned. A precautionary
inspection on a regular basis
is
advisable to determine the necessity of cleaning.
Continuous Operation -When operated correctly, the Whitfield Quest Plus cannot be over-fired.
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Continuous operation at a maximum burn can, however, shorten the life of the electrical components
(blowers, motors, and electronic controls), and
is
not recommended. Typical approved operation would
include running at setting numbers Two, Three or Four, with occasional running on number Five during the
coldest periods of the winter. The blower speed control should be turned to
X5
when operating the stove
on the number five heat setting.
Liquid Flammables
-
Gasoline or other flammable liquids must
NEVER
be used to start or "freshen-up" the
fire. Keep all such liquids well away from the stove at all times.
Ashes -Any ashes removed from the Whitfield Quest Plus must be deposited in a metal container with a
tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the
ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have been thoroughly cooled.
Power
-
The appliance
is
provided with a detachable, grounded electrical cord. This cord should be
plugged into a standard, 11 5 volt,
60
Hz grounded electrical outlet. The approximate power requirement
is
200
watts, or will peak to approximately
700
watts for 15 minutes when the self-igniter
is
operating. The
power supply cord must be routed to avoid contact with any of the hot or sharp exterior surface areas of
the stove. In addition, any Whitfield Quest Plus stove that
is
installed in a mobile home must be:
Connected to a source of outside air, Electrically grounded to the steel chassis and Bolted to the floor in
compliance with and according to H.U.D. requirements unless otherwise specified by state or local authoritiez.
Soot
Formation
-
For all wood pellet fuel-burning heater products the combustion gases will contain small
particles of fly ash. The fly ash will collect in the exhaust venting system and restrict the flow of the flue
gases, over time. Incomplete combustion, such as occurs during startup, shutdown, or incorrect operation
of the room heater will lead to some soot formation which will collect in the exhaust venting
cystem. The
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exhaust venting system should be inspected at least once every year to determine if cleaning
is
necessary.