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Lesson Two – Load Pellets and Turn on Stove: Check on Learning
Instructions: This end of lesson check on learning will consist of two parts. Part one is a written
exam to check your understanding regarding proper pellet selection, loading the stove and
turning the stove on. Part two will be hands-on practice with a subject matter expert providing
over the shoulder assistance to ensure proper loading and startup of the stove.
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Lesson Two Self-check
1. Where is the stove auger safety switch located in the pellet hopper?
2. Draw line from the pellet types to the properties which best describe either hardwood or
softwood pellets.
3. Give the following pellet stove consumption rates; calculate how many 40lbs bags of
pellets to buy for one week or one month.
Feed rate 1 to 3 = 1 bag/day
1 Week's Supply
1 Month's Supply
4. State the proper procedures for storing wood pellets.
5. Which picture best depicts unacceptable pellets due to high moisture?
a.
6. List proper steps to start the USSC 6041 Multi-Fuel Stove.
Feed rate 4 to 7 = 1.3
bag/day
Feed Rate = 4 to 7
Feed Rate = 1 to 3
b.
Feed rate 8 to 10 = 1.7 bag/day
Feed Rate = 8 to 10
c.
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