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2.4.2 Permitted fuels
Firewood
Water content
Note on standards
Tips for
storing wood
Wood pellets
Note on standards
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Firewood up to max. 55 cm long.
Water content (w) greater than 15% (equivalent to wood moisture u > 17%)
Water content (w) less than 25% (equivalent to wood moisture u < 33%)
EU:
Fuel as per EN 17225 - Part 5: Firewood class A2 / D15 L50
Additional for
Germany:
Fuel class 4 (§3 of the First Federal Emissions Protection Ordinance
(BimSchV) - applicable version)
▪ Values in practice:
- Hardwood: 2 years in dry storage
- Soft wood: 1 year in dry storage
▪ Store stacks of split wood sheltered from the rain
▪ Create a dry underlay, where possible with air access (line with round timber, pallets,
etc.)
▪ Use wind-exposed areas where possible for storage (e.g. store at edge of forest instead
of in forest)
▪ Walls of buildings facing the sun are ideal
▪ If possible, stock fuel for the day in a warm place (e.g. in boiler room) (pre-heats the
fuel!)
NOTICE! Use fuels that are consistent in size and water content.
NOTICE! Burning extremely dry fuels (w < 15%) may require repairs by qualified staff.
Please contact Froling customer services or your installer.
Wood pellets made from natural wood with a diameter of 6 mm
EU:
Fuel acc. to EN ISO 17225 - Part 2: Wood pellets class A1 / D06
plus / DIN plus certification scheme
and/or:
EN
General note:
Before refilling the store, check for pellet dust and clean if necessary.
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Safety
Permitted uses
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