Duroflame Abel, Manual

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2 Operation
The fuel
Duroflame pellet stoves use pellets as fuel. Pellets consist of wood fibres
which are pressed together under very high pressure. After which they, without
additives, take on their solid form. The burning of raw materials other than wood
pellets in Duroflame pellet stoves is not permitted , not even for lighting the stove.
If this is done, the warranty lapses and safety is compromised.
It is important that the composition of the pellets is of good quality. The quality of the
pellets influences the combustion and the pollution of the stove.
Characteristics of good pellets are:
Diameter: 6-7 mm
Length: 30 mm
Hard pressed
Free of additives, adhesives and resin
Calorific value of 20.244 kJ/kg
Moisture content of 7%
Good pellets prevent the following problems:
Poor combustion
Blockage of the burn pot
Blockage of flues
A quickly soiled window
Lots of ash and unburnt pellets