I prefer to have the consumer use and think about only the feed rate

trim pot knob.

I prefer to have the consumer use and think about only the feed rate trim pot knob. The easiest
way for me is: turn the knob (+) and we richen the flame. Turn the knob (–) and we lean the flame
out. When talking about the exhaust fan trim pot knob, I try to have them understand we are
changing the speed of the exhaust fan. As the fan increases speed, turning the knob in a (+)
direction, we cause more air to flow into the burn pot thus we lean the flame out. Instead of
saying “a lean burn is not enough fuel or too much air” just say “it is not enough fuel”. With corn a
lean burn many times is caused by not having a hot enough fire. The software expects that we
will burn 99.7% of each kernel. If, because of a cooler flame, we only burn 70% of each kernel
then we are leaving about 30% more ash in the burn pot then the stove expects and thus the
buildup in the burn pot. The heat of the fire can be increased by adding more air. The amount of
air not only will control the heat of the flame, but also by the (amount of heat) control the rate at
which the fuel burns. The software is calibrated so that when it is time to do an ash dump, there
will be about ½” to ¾” of ash and burning embers in the upper burn pot. Now if we are leaving
only 0.7% of each kernel, the stove will run and run and run. If we are leaving more than 0.7%
ash form each kernel, we will eventually have a buildup in the pot. Likewise, if we are not adding
enough fuel in the first place, then eventually at some point we will not have enough ash and
embers in the upper burn pot during and after the ash dump to ignite the fuel coming into the burn
pot after the ash dump. At this point the burn pot will most likely fill with unburnt kernels and the
stove will shut down; normally showing the 2-3 error code.

A lean burn has a flame that oscillates from a higher (hotter) flame to a lower (cooler) flame. It is
when the flame is at its’ lowest point that the flame may not be hot enough to burn the kernels in
the burn pot completely thus leaving a partial burnt kernel. We now have more ash than the 0.7%
ash expected. This is the start of the buildup. If the burn is only slightly lean, the stove may go for
several days before shutting down or showing a buildup. If the burn is very lean, the buildup could
happen in hours or even less. Partial burnt kernels are a sign of a lean burn as is the following: an
oscillating flame, hard clinkers, a buildup in the burn pot normally on only one side and thin
clinkers.

With the 02.06.00.21 software, it seems that smaller adjustments have a larger effect on the burn.
So encourage the customer to make only 2-3% adjustments at a time.