Introduction
P
ELLET
Q
UALITY
:
Pellet
quality
is
important,
please
read
the
following:
Your
pellet
stove
has
been
designed
to
burn
wood
pellets
only.
Do
not
use
any
other
type
of
fuel,
as
this
will
void
any
warranties
stated
in
this
manual.
The
performance
of
your
pellet
stove
is
greatly
affected
by
the
type
and
quality
of
wood
pellets
being
burned.
As
the
heat
output
of
various
quality
wood
pellets
differs,
so
will
the
performance
and
heat
output
of
the
pellet
stove.
CAUTION:
It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities such
as high salt content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and will void
the warranty. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers.
We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Please use a recommended pellet
type.
P.F.I.
PELLET
STANDARDS:
Fines (fine particles)......1% maximum through a 1/8” screen
Bulk Density..................40 pound per cubic foot minimum
Size..............................1⁄4” to 5/16” diameter 1⁄2 – 11⁄2” long maximum Ash
Content..................1% maximum (Premium grade)
..................3% maximum (Standard grade)
Moisture Content...........8% maximum
Heat Content.................approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum
ASH
: The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of
cleaning. The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily. A low ash fuel may
allow longer intervals between cleaning.
CLINKERING:
[clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during
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