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WHAT ARE PELLETS?
Chapter 3
WHAT ARE PELLETS?
Pellets are made by applying very high pressure to sawdust; i.e. the residue of raw timber (without paint)
produced by sawmills, carpentry works and other activities involved in processing wood.
This type of fuel is completely environmentally friendly, as no binders of any kind are used to keep it
compact. In fact, the compactness of the pellets over time is guaranteed by lignite, a natural substance
found in the wood itself.
As well as being an environmentally friendly fuel, since wood residues are exploited to the maximum,
pellets also have technical advantages.
While the heating power of wood is 4.4 kW/kg (with 15% humidity, after about 18 months seasoning), the
power of pellets is 5.3 kW/kg.
The density of the pellet is 650kg/m3 and the water content is 8% of its weight. For this reason, pellets do
not need to be seasoned to obtain a su cient heating yield.
Pellets used must be compliant with norms:
Ö-Norm M 7135
DIN plus 51731
UNI CEN/TS 14961
Extra ame recommends using 6 mm pellets.
WARNINGS!!!
THE USE OF OUT OF DATE PELLETS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL, DAMAGES YOUR STOVES’
FUNCTIONS AND CAN DETERMINE THE END OF THE WARRANTY AND THE PRODUCER’S ANNEXED
RESPONSIBILITY.
PELLET STORAGE
To guarantee problem-free combustion, the pellets must be stored in a dry place.
PELLET LOAD
To load the pellets, open the tank cover positioned on the upper part of the stove and empty the bag of
pellets, paying attention not to let them escape.
For the Inserto Comfort Maxi model consult the “Inserto Comfort Maxi Installation” chapter.
For Falò models consult the “Falò 1XLP, Falò 1CP and Falò 2CP” chapter”.
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