Proper Fuel; Pre-Start-Up Check; Building A Fire - Bosca SPIRIT 500 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

OWNER´S MANUAL

PROPER FUEL

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:
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 a hopper to remove most
fines.
Binders: Some pellets are produced with materials to hold them together, or "bind" them.
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. Bosca cannot accept
responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good
quality pellet dealer in your area.
PRE- START- UP 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. Make sure hopper lid id closed, If left open auger will not feed pellets.

BUILDING A FIRE

Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the Bosca approved burnpot.
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.
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