Hearth & Home Technologies 810-02901 (MBK) User Manual

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1.  During each ignition cycle, it is normal to see some smoke 

in the firebox.  The smoke will stop once the fire starts.

2.  The convection blower will automatically turn on after your 

appliance has reached the set temperature.  This blower 
transfers heat from your appliance into the room, and will 
continue to run after the thermostat has stopped calling 
for heat until the appliance has cooled down.

3.  Occasionally the appliance may run out of fuel and shut 

itself down.  When this happens, the red call light will 
be on.  To restart it, fill the hopper and press the reset 
button. See Figure 21.1 on page 21. When you press 
the reset button the red call light will go out.  Release the 
button and the light will come back on.  You should see 
a fire shortly.  If not, follow the instructions on page 23, 
“Starting Your First Fire”.

 Odors and vapors released during initial operation.

•  Curing of high temperature paint.
•  Open windows for air circulation.

Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

Fire Risk
Do NOT operate appliance:
•  With appliance door open.
•  Firepot floor open.
•  Cleaning slide plates open.
Do NOT store fuel:
•  Closer than required clearances to com-

bustibles to appliance

•  Within space required for loading or ash 

removal.

Back side of Firepot

Firepot floor left open

1.  Metallic noise.

1.  Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as 

it heats up and cools down, similar to the sound pro-
duced by a furnace or heating duct.  This noise does not 
affect the operation or longevity of your appliance.

2.  Ash buildup on glass.

2.  This is normal.  Clean the glass.

3.  Glass has turned dirty.

3.  Excessive build up of ash.  The lower burn settings will 

produce more ash, the higher burn settings produce 
less.  The more it burns on low the more frequent clean-
ing of the glass is required.

4.  Fire has tall flames with black tails and is lazy.

4.  The feed rate needs to be reduced or the firepot needs 

cleaning.  Heat exchanger or exhaust blower needs 
cleaning.

5.  Smokey start-up or puffs of smoke from the airwash. 5.  Either the firepot is dirty or there is too much fuel at 

start-up and not enough air.  Close down feed rate 1/4 
(6mm) inch at a time until this no longer happens.

6.  Large flame at start-up.

6.  This is normal.  Flame will settle down once the fire is 

established.

Figure 24.1 - DO NOT LEAVE FIREPOT FLOOR OPEN