Note: Some stoves are equipped with a combustor view
port, it should be noted that the combustor usually glows during the first 20
to 35% of the burn cycle when the catalyst is receiving the most smoke and
burning at a high temperature. The
combustor temperature can reach 1000o f. and produce a glow. However, the combustor does not have to glow
to be working. As less smoke is present
to burn, the combustor temperature drops and the glow will cease. Therefore, we suggest this not be a method of
determining whether or not the combustor is working.
-The best method
is the use of thermo couplings and following the manufacturer’s instructions.
This method will
read the inlet and exhaust temperatures of the combustor.
-A more simple method
is to visually observe the exhaust coming out of the chimney. When the by-pass is in the
closed position and the catalytic combustor is in good operating condition, there should be no
dark smoke coming out of the chimney.
-If the catalytic combustor is not working properly, the
stove’s operator will notice an increase in fuel usage.
-The stove’s operator will also notice an increase build-up
of creosote in the system.
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