Fuel - LAMINOX Idro TERMOBOILER Mini Series Instructions For Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

3.1 General notes
The pellet boiler has been designed and certified to burn wood pellets only (*).
Wood pellets are a fuel obtained from the pressing of sawdust timber, extracted from the
processing and transformation residues of dried wood material. The compactness of the product
over time is guaranteed by a natural origin substance contained in the wood: lignin. The typical
small cylinder form is obtained by extrusion. Various types of pellets with quality and
characteristics that vary depending on the processing and type of wood species used are available
on the market.
CAUTION: Always use certified quality wood pellets: e.g. DIN, DIN PLUS, ÖM 7135, Pellet
Gold, Catas etc. The company does not guarantee proper boiler functioning with the use of low
quality pellets.
Stoves and heating stoves are tested and programmed to ensure good performance and perfect
quality operation with specific characteristic pellets:
Components:
Length:
Diameter:
lower calorific value:
Humidity rate:
Residual ash:
GOOD QUALITY pellets are smooth, shiny, slightly dusty and with regular length.
LOW QUALITY pellets are of varied lengths, dusty with vertical and horizontal splits.
Since pellet characteristics and quality greatly influence the autonomy, efficiency and
proper operation of the boiler, we recommend:
• AVOID using pellets with dimensions different from that described by the manufacturer.
• AVOID using low quality pellets or pellets containing dispersed sawdust powder, resins or
chemicals, additives or adhesives.
• AVOID using moist pellets.
The use of unsuitable pellets causes:
• Clogging of the brazier and fume discharge duct.
• Increased consumption of fuel.
• Decreased efficiency.
• Possible faulty operation of the boiler.
• Dirtying of glass.
• Production of unburned granules and heavy ash.
The presence of moisture in pellets increases the volume of the capsules and crumbles
them causing:
• Feeding system malfunctions
• Poor combustion.
Pellets must be stored in a dry and sheltered environment, particular attention must be given to the
handling of the bags to prevent their crushing, resulting in the formation of sawdust.
Boiler operation parameters may have to be altered when using quality pellets with dimensional
and calorific characteristics different from those indicated. Contact an authorised support centre if
necessary.
The use of poor quality pellets not in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions not
only damages the boiler and compromises performance but may result in forfeiture of the
warranty and company liability.
(*) Certain specifically-designed omnivore models can also burn washed, crushed and dried olive
pits, ground and dried hazelnut and almond shells. As these fuels do not have standard
characteristics it may be necessary to adjust the operating parameters. The technical data in the
table always refers to wood pellets, using other products machine performance may change based
on the heating power of the used fuel.
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FUEL

wood
< 30 mm
6-6.5 mm
4.8 kWh/kg
< 8 %
< 0.5 %
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