CASTILE-B PELLET STOVE Owner's Manual Models:

RRCastile-B FS Pellet StoveCastile-B FS Pellet StoveSymptoms Possible Cause Corrective Action#1 snap disc defective.Replace snap disc.Convection blower fails tostart.Exhaust blower fails tostart or does not shut off.Large, lazy flame, orangecolor. Black ash on glass.Nuisance shutdowns.Appliance calls for heat.Call light illuminates.Exhaust blower starts.No feed or igniter.Blower not plugged in.Blower is defective.Control box is defective.Blower not plugged in.Blower is clogged with ash.Blower is defective.Control box is defective.Dirty appliance.Poor fuel quality, high ash content.Firepot clean-out plate not completelyclosed.Excessive amount of fuel.Low flame.Sawdust buildup in hopper.Feed motor is reversing.Defective thermocouple.Defective control box.Firepot more than 1/2 full.Thermocouple is defective or not properlyplugged in.Defective control box.Check that blower is plugged into wire harness.Replace blower.Replace control box.Check that blower is plugged into wire harness.Clean exhaust system.Replace blower.Replace control box.Clean unit, including firepot, heat exchangersand venting system. Remove stainlesssteel baffle from firebox to clean ash fromon top of baffle. Clean behind rear brickpanels. Change fuel brand to premium.Check that firepot clean-out plate is fullyclosed.Reduce feed rate using feed rate adjustmentcontrol rod located inside hopper.Increase feed by opening feed rate adjustmentcontrol rod located inside hopper.Clean hopper, see page 30.Check for good connections between feedmotor and wire harness.Replace thermocouple.Replace control box.See page 33 for detailed instructions for“High Ash Fuel Content Management”Check connections on thermocouple orreplace if defective.A flashing yellow light on the control boxindicates a problem with the thermocouple.Replace control box.Page 28 7021-130D January 21, 201310Maintaining & Servicing Your ApplianceA. Proper Shutdown ProcedureCautionShock and Smoke Hazard• Turn down thermostat, let appliance completelycool and exhaust blower must be off. Now youcan unplug appliance before servicing.• Smoke spillage into room can occur if applianceis not cool before unplugging.• Risk of shock if appliance not unplugged beforeservicing appliance.Follow the detailed instructions found in thissection for each step listed as referenced in thechart below.B. Quick Reference Maintenance ChartC. General Maintenance1. Types of FuelDepending on the type of fuel you are burning will dictate howoften you have to clean your firepot.If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content oryou are burning shelled field corn, it may be necessary toclean the firepot more than once a day.Dirty fuel will cause clinkers to form in the firepot. A clinkeris formed when dirt, ash or a non-burnable substance isheated to 2000°F (1093°C) and becomes glass-like. See“C” page 33 in this section for more details on fuels withhigh ash content.Figure 29.1 - ClinkerCleaning or Inspection Frequency Daily Weekly Monthly YearlyAsh Pan Every 5 bags of fuel OR XAsh Removal from FireboxMore frequently depending on ORXthe fuel type or ash build-upBeneath Heat Exchanger Every 1 ton of fuel OR XBlower, Combustion (Exhaust)More frequently depending on OR Xthe fuel typeBlower, ConvectionMore frequently depending on OR Xthe operating environment.Door Latch Inspection Prior to heating season OR XExhaust PathMore frequently depending on ORXash build-upFirebox - Prepare for Non-Burn Season At end of heating season OR XFirepot - Burning pellets - hardwood Every 3 bags OR XFirepot - Burning pellets - softwood Every 5 bags OR XFirepot - Burning Corn Every 1 bag OR XGlassWhen clear view of firepot ORXbecomes obscureHeat Exchanger & Drop Tube Every 1 ton of fuel OR XHopperEvery 1 ton of fuel or when ORXchanging fuel typesTop Vent AdapterMore frequently depending on ORXthe fuel type or ash build-upVenting SystemMore frequently depending onthe fuel typeORXNOTICE: These are recommendations. Clean more frequently if you encounter heavy build-up ofash at the recommended interval or you see soot coming from the vent. Not properlycleaning your appliance on a regular basis will void your warranty.January 21, 2013 7021-130D Page 29Clinker