Stove-Related Hazards; Approved Fuel; Storage Of Pellets - calimax PWS 0601-A Operating Manual

2.5 Stove-related hazards

Danger of fire / burn injuries
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The pellet stove must never be used with open doors or covers; sparks or flames could be released.
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Never cover the stove with blankets, towels or similar items. During operation, various surfaces reach
temperatures of over 65 °C. The materials could catch fire.
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If required, please use suitable protective equipment.
Chimney fire or burnback
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Never pull the power plug and keep closed all doors and covers. Open windows and doors.
Poisoning and suffocation hazard
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The flue gases contain harmful constituents, including carbon monoxide. This gas is odourless and
poisonous.
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Self-protective action for rescuing unconscious persons: thoroughly ventilate closed rooms before
entering.
Electrocution hazard
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For power supply voltages of 50 Hz and an exposure time of more than one second, the following
applies:
Currents higher than 50 mA and voltages of 50 V or higher are extremely dangerous.
Power cut
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Never open the doors or the bin lid during a power cut. Poisonous gases could be released.
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Following a short power cut, the heating mode is automatically continued.
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After a longer power cut, the stove first switches to cool-down mode and subsequently to starting
phase.

3 Approved fuel

The requirements for approved fuel are defined in the
EN 14961-2 (class A1), EN plus (class A1) or
ÖNORM M7135, DIN 51731, DIN Plus standards. Low-dust wood pellets are to be used.
Length
Diameter
Bulk density
Calorific value
Residual moisture
Ash content
Density
*) Manual adjustments by the service engineer are necessary!
ATTENTION: Waste materials and liquids are not to be burned in the stove!

3.1 Storage of pellets

To ensure combustion of pellets without any problems, it is necessary to store them in dry condition and
free of contaminants.
10 - 30 mm
6 mm or 8 mm*)
650 kg/m³
5 kWh/kg
< 10 %
< 0.5 %
1.12 kg/dm³
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