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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...continued
PROPER FUEL
This stove is designed and approved to burn pelletized wood fuel only. Do not use any other
type of fuel. Factory approved pellets are those ¼" or 5/16" in diameter and not over 1" in total
length. Larger pellets will cause the auger to jam or bridge in the pellet hopper. The use of
unapproved fuel will void all warranties. Do not burn damp or wet pellets. The stove's
performance depends greatly on the quality of your pellet fuel. Do not use pellets that have:
1.
Excess fines-loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Loading this material
into the hopper may eventually jam the auger and prevent the flow of pellets in the
hopper compartment.
2.
Binders-material used to hold the pellet together.
3.
High ash content-avoid pellet brands that immediately smoke up the viewing
window and leave a residue in the burn pot. You will be required to clean the ash
boxes and vent pipe more frequently. It may be necessary to sample several brands
until you find a brand of pellets that will burn properly.
RUNNING YOUR STOVE
A.
After starting the stove, leave it burning on the 3
allow the stove to heat to operating temperatures. You may then set the desired burn
rate by moving the control switch to the desired operating position.
B.
Select the most efficient burn by adjusting the air damper control rod in or out. An
air damper closed too much will produce a lazy and slow flame. Adjusted properly,
the flames should be bright and lively. Altitude and fuel types greatly affect the
amount of air required. Opening the damper approximately ¼-1/2 will be sufficient
for most installations and fuels. The operating temperatures of this unit may vary
with the different types or grades of fuel used.
TURNING THE STOVE OFF
A.
Move the power switch to the "Off" position. The fan will continue to run for
approximately 15 minutes to let the stove cool down, and then automatically shut
itself off.
NOTE: IF THIS UNIT RUNS OUT OF PELLETS AND COOLS DOWN, THE AUGER
WILL STOP FEEDING. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO RE-PRIME THE AUGER ANY
TIME THE HOPPER EMPTIES. THE BLOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL
THE POWER SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE "OFF" POSITION.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ADDITIONAL GRATES TO SUPPORT THE FUEL.
WARNING: Auger jams are the leading cause of stove malfunctions. Jams occur due to
foreign objects in the fuel, or more commonly, failure to follow the operating instructions. Most
auger jams are preventable by properly priming the auger as required before starting the stove.
Keeping the hopper from running out of fuel will help prevent auger jams.
IMPORTANT: Selecting the proper combustion air is done by moving the air damper control
rod in or out to decrease or increase the air flow (in= closed, out = open). High altitude or high
ash fuel may require more air for efficient fuel combustion. The stove should be started with the
damper control rod out in the ¾ open position.
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