Combustible; Proper Fuel; Where To Store Bags Of Pellets - Drolet Eco-65 DP00060 Installation And Operation Manual

Eco-65 Installation and Operation Manual

4.8 Combustible

4.8.1 Proper Fuel

Each type of pellet has its properties and will burn differently. The amount of ashes produced
can also vary greatly. Conventional pellets are those ¼" or 5/16" in diameter and not over 1"
long. Longer or thicker pellets will affect the constancy of pellet feed.
For example, if the pellets are very short, they will have more ease to accumulate and pile
into the feed screws. Thus, the volume of pellets will be denser, which will lead to an increase
in BTU. By contrast, longer pellets will pile less so the BTU will be reduced.
The bottom-feed system of this stove is designed and tested specifically for use with wood
pellets.
WARNING: BURNING OTHER TYPES OF PELLETS IS PROHIBITED. IT VIOLATES THE
BUILDING CODES FOR WHICH THE STOVE HAS BEEN APPROVED AND WILL VOID
THE WARRANTY

4.8.2 Where to Store Bags of Pellets

We recommend that you store your bags of pellets in a dry and well ventilated area if
possible. Using dry pellets will increase the performance of your stove. You may want to have
a bag or two in the same room as your stove for refueling but make sure to respect the
minimum clearances to combustible materials and the space required for refilling and ash
removal.
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