Owner`s manual

the SLiDeR/DamPeR

THE SLIDER/DAMPER MUST BE SET CORRECTLY FOR PROPER OPERATION. IMPROPER

SETTING OF THE SLIDER/DAMPER CAN CAUSE POOR COMBUSTION, OVERHEAT CONDITIONS,

AND NUISANCE SHUTDOWNS.

The slider damper will need to be adjusted regularly depending on varying fuels, the cleanliness of the

unit and venting, and other factors�

The easiest way to set the slider damper for proper operation is to observe and understand the

characteristics of the flame�

Operating Instructions

fine tuning youR PeLLet Stove

Due to varying fuel quality the slider damper and control board trims may need to be fine-tuned�

1� If the unit builds up on all settings, the slider damper rod should be pulled out in small increments to

give the unit more air until the unit stops building up�

2� If the unit has excess ash build-up in the liner on the lower feed settings only, the Combustion Blower

Trim should be increased one setting at a time until the problem improves (Factory Setting is #2)�

3� If the fire is going out on low (because the airflow is too great), the Combustion Blower Trim can be

lowered to the #1 setting�

4� If the stove has excess ash build-up in the liner on the higher settings the Feed Rate Trim should be

trimmed down a setting at a time until the problem improves (Factory setting is #4)�

5� If you need more heat and the fuel has long pellets, (the majority are over 1” (2�5cm) in length),

the Feed Rate Trim can be moved up to the #5 setting� NOTE: Only do this if the fuel burns without

building up�

Figure 9: Efficient Flame.

• A tall, lazy flame with dark orange or black tips requires more air –

pull the slider out to increase the air to the fire�

• A short, brisk flame, like a blowtorch, has too much air – push the

slider in to decrease the air to the fire�

• A bright yellow/orange active flame, without black or orange tips

has the correct amount of air for proper operation Refer to figure

9�

The combustion exhaust blower is a variable speed fan controlled

by the heat level setting� The fan will automatically turn down on

lower heat settings to adjust the air to fuel ratio� Some adjustment

of the slider/damper may still be required depending on your specific

venting and fuel�

SPECIAL NOTES:

Pellet quality is a major factor in how the Pellet stove will operate�

If the pellets have a high moisture or ash content the fire will be

less efficient and is more likely to build up and create clinkers (hard

ash build-up) in the burn pot� For best results, select only fuel that

complies to the Pellet Fuel Institute Standards (see page 3)�