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A. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fi re safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
• Install at least one smoke detector on each fl oor of your
home.
• Install at least one carbon monoxide detector on each fl oor
of your home.
• Locate smoke detector away from the heating appliance
and close to the sleeping areas.
• Follow the smoke detector manufacturer’s placement and
installation instructions and maintain regularly.
• Follow the carbon monoxide manufacturer’s placement and
installation instructions and maintain regularly.
• Conveniently locate a Class A fi re extinguisher to contend
with small fi res.
• In the event of a hopper fi re:
• Evacuate the house immediately.
• Notify fi re department.
B. Non-Combustible Materials
Material which will not ignite and burn, composed of any
combination of the following:
- Steel - Plaster
- Brick - Iron
- Concrete - Tile
- Glass - Slate
Materials reported as passing ASTM E 136, Standard
Test Method for Behavior of Metals, in a Vertical Tube
Furnace of 750° C.
C. Combustible Materials
Material made of/or surfaced with any of the following
materials:
- Wood - Compressed Paper
- Plant Fibers - Plastic
- Plywood/OSB - Sheet Rock (drywall)
Any material that can ignite and burn: fl ame proofed or not,
plastered or un-plastered.
D. Fuel Material and Fuel Storage
Pellet fuel quality can greatly fl uctuate. We recommend that
you buy fuel in multi-ton lots whenever possible. However,
we do recommend trying various brands before purchasing
multi-ton lots to ensure your satisfaction.
Fuel Material
• Made from sawdust or wood by-products
• Depending on the source material it may have a high or
low ash content.
Higher Ash Content Material
• Hardwoods with a high mineral content
• Fuel that contains bark
• Standard grade pellets or high ash pellets
Fuel Material and Fuel Storage (Cont’d)
Lower Ash Content Material
• Most softwoods
• Fuels with low mineral content
• Most premium grade pellets
Clinkers
Minerals and other non-combustible materials such as sand
will turn into a hard, glass-like substance called a clinker when
heated in the fi repot.
Trees from different areas will vary in mineral content. That
is why some fuels produce more clinkers than others.
Moisture
Always burn dry fuel. Burning fuel with high moisture content
takes heat from the fuel and tends to cool the appliance,
robbing heat from your home. Damp pellet fuel can clog the
feed system.
Size
•
Pellets are either 1/4 inch or 5/16 inch (6-8mm) in diameter
• Length should be no more that 1-1/2 inches (38mm)
• Pellet lengths can vary from lot to lot from the same
manufacturer
• Due to length variations, the feed rate may need adjusting
occasionally
Performance
• Higher ash content requires the fi repot and the ash drawer
to be emptied more frequently
• Hardwoods require more air to burn properly
• Premium wood pellets produce the highest heat output
• Burning pellets longer than 1-1/2 inches (38mm) can cause
an inconsistent fuel feed rate and/or missed ignitions of
feed jams.
Storage
• Wood pellets should be left in their original sealed bag until
using to prevent moisture absorption
• Do not store any pellet fuel within the clearance requirements
or in an area that would hinder routine cleaning and
maintenance
E. Before Your First Fire
1. First, make sure your appliance has been properly
installed and that all safety requirements have been met.
Pay particular attention to the fi re protection and venting.
2. Double check that the fi rebox is empty and the fi repot is
in place!
3. Close and latch the door.
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