Pfi Pellet Standards - Dansons Group CAN/CSA B365 Operation Manual

Dansons group inc. pellet stove can/csa b365 operations guide

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DEFINITIONS

ASH

Ash is a natural product of burning wood. As the amount of ash in the wood increases, the

amount of ash left behind after burning high-ash wood pellets will increase.

High quality pellets will produce less ash and fewer clinkers than lower quality pellets.

CLINKER

Clinkers are solid, glassy or porous accumulations of incombustible matter that may result

from burning some types of wood pellets. Clinkers are formed at the bottom of the burn

grate and, if left undisturbed, will build up and cut off combustion air. As clinkers grow, the

fire becomes orange/brown and 'lazy'. Pellets may build up in the burn grate, the firebox

& window may become sooty, and exhaust gases may become smoky.

FINES

Fines are pieces of sawdust that were not properly formed or are the result of pellets

breaking down during handling, transporting and storage. Fines adversely affect the

operation and heat production of pellet appliances, and they greatly increase the

requirements for general cleaning and maintenance. Fines cause pellets to feed more

slowly, thus reducing the amount of heat produced at any given heat setting.

NOTE: It is much easier to remove fines from pellets before they are placed in the stove

than it is to service your stove for a plugged hopper, jammed auger or plugged exhaust

system. Pellets with excessive sawdust may be

Pellet screeners may be built or purchased from most pellet stove dealers.