Buffalo B100 Owner's Installation And Operation Manual page 37

Troubleshooting (contd.)
Problem Possible Cause
Burn pot, burn grate, burn pot dirty restricting
air to the fire
Ash traps filled with ash
Lazy or dark orange
flame, pellets piling up
Feed rate too high
in the burn pot
Poor quality fuel (moist, dirty, high in fines)
Exhaust vent system plugged or obstructed
Feed rate set too low
Short flame at high
Natural draft on venting system may require
feed rates
that an optional air damper be installed and
utilized
Poor quality fuel
Flame goes out at
Feed rate set too low
lower feed rates
Power to the stove has been lost
Smell of smoke in Joints in vent pipe not properly sealed
home
Airflow through the exhaust vent system has
been blocked or severely restricted
Circulation blower
continuously runs on Unit has gone into an overheat condition
high
Required Action
Clean burn pot, burn grate, burn box
Clean ash traps
Reduce base feed rate of stove using "Set-up
Mode"
Acquire and use better quality fuel
Inspect and clean exhaust vent system
Increase base feed rate of stove using "Set-up
Mode"
Contact dealer to obtain Buffalo Pellet Stove
external air damper
Acquire and use better quality fuel
Increase base feed rate of stove using "Set-up
Mode"
Restore power to the stove
Inspect venting system for leaks and seal with
high temperature RTV silicone sealant
Inspect and clean exhaust vent system
Allow stove to cool, then decrease base feed
rate using "Set-up Mode"
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