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3.5.7 VIEW STATISTICS
Numerous statistics can be viewed, such as the furnace run time (i.e. the number of hours the furnace has operated
since it was first used). In order to view statistics, refer to the operation tree at the beginning of this section.
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3.5.8 CHANGING
F TO
C
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You can choose between
F and
C. In order to change from
F to
C and vice-versa, refer to the operation tree at
the beginning of this section.
3.6
GENERAL OPERATING GUIDELINES AND TIPS
3.6.1 PELLETS AS HEATING FUEL
Your furnace has been designed to burn various types of pellets. Each type of pellet has its properties and will burn
differently. The ash produced can also vary greatly. The different types of pellets that have been tested in the
Caddy Alterna were made of the following types of biomass:
Wood pellets
Wood pellets, whether made of hard or soft wood, are easy to burn. They pellets used are the same type as the
ones used in most pellet stoves. They should produce a fairly small quantity of ash.
Wood and hay pellets
Pellets made of wood and hay will produce more ash than straight wood pellets. The wood and hay pellets that
have been tested in your Caddy Alterna consisted of 1/3 hay and 2/3 wood. Make sure that any wood and hay
pellets you put in your Caddy Alterna respect that mix (+/- 10%).
Bark pellets
100% bark pellets produce a hard crust that will be pushed into the ahs drawer. Their ash content is very high. If
you burn 100% bark pellets, make sure that the crust forming in front of the burn pot breaks and falls into the ash
drawer. Ignition may be a bit more difficult and it is possible that the furnace needs a second ignition cycle to
properly light the bark pellets.
Switchgrass pellets
The ash content of switchgrass pellets may vary depending on when this type of biomass is harvested. Switchgrass
will burn very clean. A crust will form in front of the burn pot. It should break easily and fall into the ash drawer. The
crust is light and friable. It will occupy quite a bit of volume into the ash drawer. For this reason, if you are not
present to empty the ash drawer, you should only fill 50% of the hopper.
Do not operate the furnace if there is an abnormal air leakage into the furnace, such as through deteriorated gaskets
or cracked or broken glass. Do not operate the furnace without a door gasket. Leakage can result in overheating,
or in very airtight homes, could possibly cause smoking into the room. Smoke may contain carbon monoxide, which
is poisonous, and
in sufficient quantities, and can cause a health hazard or even death.
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