Quadra-Fire CB1200M-MBK Owner's Manual - page 8
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7014-259B
November 30, 2017
CB1200 FREESTANDING
When the thermostat calls for heat, the appliance will start up
onthehighsettingforthefirst4minutesand15seconds,then
automaticallyswitchtotheburnrateforwhichitisset.Ifthe
appliance is set at one of the lower settings, it will run quieter
but take longer to heat up an area than if it were set at a higher
burn rate. Regardless of the burn rate, when the area is warm
enough to satisfy the thermostat, the appliance will shut off.
3. Fan Speed Switch
Thisswitchwilladjustthespeedoftheroomdistributionairfan
or convection blower on all three settings. This means you have
six different blower speeds available as there is a high and low
on each setting.
H. Starting Your First Fire
1. A thermostat is required for proper operation of this
appliance,exceptforcorn.Atthistime,fillthehopper
withpellets,setthethermostattoitslowestsetting.Plug
the power cord into nearby outlet.
2. The exhaust blower will stay on for approximately 10
minutes even though the thermostat is not calling for heat.
This is normal.
3. Locate the heat output control switch mounted on the
upperrightcorneroftherightsidepanel.Switchitto
the high setting by pushing the top of the switch in, then
adjustthethermostattoitshighestsetting.Theredcall
light located on the upper right corner of the right side
panel will be on. This indicates the thermostat is calling
for heat.
4. The fuel feed system and the igniter should now be on.
5. Foryourfirstfireitwillbenecessarytopressthereset
button every two minutes until pellets start to drop into the
firepot,thenpressbutton1moretime.Thiswillfillthe
feed system and allow the appliance to begin dropping
pellets. The appliance will continue to run as long as the
thermostat is calling for heat.
6. Once the appliance has ignited, let the it burn for
approximately 15 minutes, then set the thermostat to the
desiredroomtemperature.Adjusttheheat output control
switch to the desired setting.
Performance
• Higherashcontentrequirestheashdrawertobeemptied
more frequently
• Hardwoodsrequiremoreairtoburnproperly
• Premiumwoodpelletsproducethehighestheatoutput.
• Burningpelletslongerthan1-1/2inches(38mm)cancause
an inconsistentfuelfeedrateand/ormissedignitions.
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag until
using to prevent moisture absorption.
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance requirements
or in an area that would hinder routine cleaning and
maintenance.
E. Before Your First Fire
1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly
installed and that all safety requirements have been met.
Payparticularattentiontothefireprotectionandventing.
2. Doublecheckthattheashdrawerandfireboxareempty
andthefirepotfloorisfullyclosed.
3. Check the position of the thermocouple, located above
thefirepot,andmakesurethatitprotrudesapproximately
3/4inch(19mm)intothefirepot.
4. Close and latch the door.
IMPORTANT DETAIL: The tip of the thermocouple must
be in contact with the inside end of the thermocouple
cover or missed ignitions can occur.
F. Filling the Hopper
Openthehopperlidbyliftingthehandle.Fillthehopper
with fuel. Close the hopper lid. The unit will not feed with
thehopperlidopenandthefirewillgoout.
G. General Operating Information
1. Thermostat Calls For Heat
T
he appliance is like most modern furnaces; when the thermostat
calls for heat, your appliance will
automatically light and deliver
heat. When the room is up to temperature and the thermostat
issatisfied,theredcalllightwillgooffandtheappliancewill
shut down.
2. Heat Output Controls
This appliance is equipped with a heat output control switch
that has three settings or burn rates; low, medium and high.
The appliance will turn on and off as the thermostat demands.
Figure 8.1
Heat
Output
Fan
Speed
Reset Button Call Light
HIGH
HIGH
MED
LOW
LOW
CAUTION!
Testedandapprovedforwoodpelletsandshelledfield
corn fuel only. Burning of any other type of fuel voids your
warranty.
NOTE: UNITCANUSE1:1PELLET/CORNMIXTURE.
Werecommendtheuseofa1:1pellet/cornmixture.The
only change in operation is that the feed rate may require
aslightadjustment.
Figure 8.2