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11. Unseasoned wood; or
12. Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard. The
prohibition against burning these materials does not prohibit the
use of fire starters made from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax
and similar substances for the purpose of starting a fire in an
affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in release of toxic fumes
or render the heater ineffective and cause smoke. THIS STOVE
IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY!
Factory-approved pellets are those 1/4" or 5/16" in diameter and
not over 1" long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the
auger flights, which prevents proper pellet feed. Burning wood in
forms other than pellets is not permitted. It will violate the building
codes for which the stove has been approved and will void all
warranties. The design incorporates automatic feed of the pellet
fuel into the fire at a carefully prescribed rate. Any additional fuel
introduced by hand will not increase heat output but may seriously
impair the stoves performance by generating considerable smoke.
Do not burn wet pellets. The stove's performance depends heavily
on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet brands that display
these characteristics:
a.
Excess Fines – "Fines" is a term describing crushed pellets or
loose material that looks like sawdust or sand. Pellets can be
screened before being placed in hopper to remove most fines.
b.
Binders – Some pellets are produced with materials to hold
them together, or "bind" them.
c.
High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often create smoke
and dirty glass. They will create a need for more frequent
maintenance. You will have to empty the burnpot plus vacuum
the entire system more often. Poor quality pellets could
damage the auger. This company cannot accept responsibility
for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can
recommend a good quality pellet dealer in your area.
PRE-STARTUP CHECK
Remove burnpot, making sure it is clean and none of the air holes
are plugged. Clean the firebox, and then reinstall burnpot. Clean
door glass if necessary (a dry cloth or paper towel is usually
sufficient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door. Check
fuel in the hopper, and refill if necessary.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only
the approved burnpot. During the start up period:
1.
DO NOT open the viewing door.
2.
DO NOT open the damper more than 1/4".
3.
DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand.
4.
DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the
auger after running out of pellets).
A dangerous condition could result. NOTE: During the first few fires,
your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures
or becomes seasoned to the metal. Maintaining smaller fires will
minimize this. Avoid placing items on stovetop during this period
because paint could be affected.
THE AUTOMATIC FIRE STARTER
a.
Fill hopper and clean burnpot.
b.
Press "Power" button. Make sure light is on.
c.
The damper should be completely closed or open no more
than 1/4" during start-up. This will vary depending on your
installation and elevation. Once fire is established adjust for
desired flame increasing the amount the damper is open as
the heat setting is increased (see "Damper Control").
d.
Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing "Feed Rate
Advance" button. If fire doesn't start in 15 minutes, press
"Power", wait a few minutes and start procedure again.
DAMPER CONTROL
The damper control rod on the stove's lower left side adjusts the
combustion air. This control is necessary due to the varied burn
characteristics of individual installations, different pellet brands
and pellet feed rates. It allows you to improve the efficiency of your
stove. Providing correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of
cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote
inside your stove and chimney. You should adjust the damper based
on the fire's appearance. A low, reddish, dirty fire can be improved by
pulling the damper out slightly. A "blow torch" fire can be improved
by pushing the damper in a bit. As a general rule, on lower feed rate
settings, the damper should be in farther. On higher feed rates, the
damper should be more open. Through trial and error, you will find
the best setting. Consult your dealer if you need help. NOTE: On "1",
damper should be either completely closed or out approximately
1/8" to 1/4". If damper is out too far, it can cause the fire to go out.
OPENING DOOR
If the door is opened while the stove is in operation it must be closed
within 30 seconds or the stove will shut down. If the stove shuts
down push the "Power" button to continue the operation of your
stove.
ROOM AIR FAN
When starting your stove the Room Air Fan will not come on until
the stove's heat exchanger warms up. This usually takes about 10
minutes from start-up.
RE-STARTING A WARM STOVE
If the stove has been shut off, and you want to re-start it while it is
still warm, the "On/Off" button must be held down for 2 seconds.
IF STOVE RUNS OUT OF PELLETS
The fire goes out and the auger motor and blowers will run until
the stove cools. This will take 30 to 45 minutes. After the stove
components stop running the "Power" and the "Bar Graph" lights
stay on for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes the "3" light on the bar
graph will flash and the "Power" light will go off. To restart, refill
hopper, press "Power" button, and then press "Fuel Feed" button
until pellets begin to fall into burnpot.
REFUELING
We recommend that you not let the hopper drop below 1/4 full. KEEP
HOPPER LID CLOSED AT ALL TIMES EXCEPT WHEN REFILLING.
DO NOT OVERFILL HOPPER.
MAINTENANCE TOOL
A tool has been provided to help with the following functions:
•
Stirring pellets in hopper – unlike liquids in a tank, pellets do
not drain evenly into the auger. Bridging across the opening
can occur. Pellets can hang up on the sides of the hopper.
Occasionally "stirring" the hopper can help. NOTE: To help
prevent bridging of pellets, common wax paper can be rubbed
on the sidewalls and bottom of the hopper.
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