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6.2
COMBUSTIBLE
6.2.1 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
prevent proper 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 (Premium or
superior). The wood pellet qualities are determined by agencies such as Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI), ENplus and
CANplus.
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
6.2.2 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 furnace. You may want to have a few bags in the same room as your
furnace for refueling but make sure to respect the minimum clearances to combustible materials and the space
required for refilling and ash removal.
7 CONFIGURATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1
GENERAL INFORMATION
Before you configure your system and learn how to operate it, make sure that your wall thermostat is wired
correctly to your furnace, that the temperature probe (RTD) is well installed in the hot air plenum and connected
to the link board and that your air distribution system is complete. The Alterna II furnace uses an LCD touch
screen, the latest technology in control devices. Blowers and power supplies are controlled by this screen.
It is important to note that your Alterna II furnace is equipped with five main electronic components: the link
board, the pellet control board, the power board, the pressure board and finally the LCD user interface. The
pellet control board, the power board and the pressure board are already installed on the furnace. You will have
to access those boards only if one of the fuses needs to be replaced.
The link board is used more precisely for:
Connecting the hot air plenum's temperature probe (RTD type);
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Connecting the wall thermostat;
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Connecting complementary equipments;
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Connecting a heat pump;
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