Operation; Fuel Guide - Comfort Bilt HP50S Owner's Manual

Operation

Fuel Guide

Fuel Material and Storage
Wood pellets are generally produced out of wood waste such as sawdust and shavings. The raw material
is dried, mechanically fractioned to size and extruded into pellets under high pressure.
This pellet stove is designed and approved to burn wood pellets, that comply with pellet fuels industry
standards. Minimum of 40 lbs. density per cubic foot, 1/4" to 5/16" in diameter, with a maximum length of
1", and less than 1% ash.
The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of the wood pellets you
use. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differ, so too will the performance and heat output
of the pellet stove.
We recommend trying various brands and types before purchasing single-ton or muli-ton lots to ensure
satisfaction. A 5-bag sample of pellets will give a good indication of what to expect from a certain
brand/type.
Wood pellets need to be protected from direct exposure to moisture. Water, from sources such as
condensation and humidity, causes pellets to expand and break down into unusable fuel.
Store fuel in dry location, not within clearances to combustibles of your stove.
It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free from dirt and debris. Dirty fuel will
adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit, and can void the warranty. The Pellet Fuel
Institute (PFI) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers. Only use pellets that meet or
exceed PFI standards for premium fuels.
Depending on the source material, pellets may have differing ash contents.
Higher Ash Content Material:
Hardwoods with a high mineral content.
Fuel that contains bark and other impurities.
Standard grade pellets.
Pro Tip: We recommend using Pellet Fuels Institute (PFI) certified pellet fuel with this stove.
The type of fuel you are burning will dictate how often you have to clean your fire pot.
If the fuel you are burning has a high dirt or ash content, it may be necessary to clean the burn pot more
than once per day.
Poor quality fuel will cause clinkers to form in the burn pot. Clinkers are formed when non-combustible
impurities are super heated and become glass-like.
Notice: Tested and approved for wood pellet fuel only. Burning any other type of fuel voids warranty.
(Cord wood, wood chips, corn, shells, cherry pits, etc...)
WARNING!
Do Not Burn:
Garbage, Lawn clippings or yard waste, Materials containing rubber, including tires, Materials
containing plastic, Waste petroleum products, paints or paint thinners, or asphalt products,
Materials containing asbestos, Construction or demolition debris, Railroad ties, or pressure-treated
wood, Manure or animal remains, or Paper products, cardboard, plywood, or particleboard
Burning these materials may result in the release of toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and
cause smoke.
Lower Ash Content Material
Most softwoods.
Fuels with low mineral or impurity content.
Most premium grade pellets.
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