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5.2 POURING THE PELLETS
INFORMATION AND ADVICES
Many of our clients ask how to recognize good pellets. Some of them say you should look at the color, if it is
dark, the pellets are of good quality, and on the contrary, if their color is light, they are of poor quality. Some of
them say that if the pellets smell bad, their quality is poor (because they are moldy), some of them say to burn
a small quantity of pellets and if they leave a lot of ash, etc…
Of course, it is about opinions related to different urban legends, which might have a scientific meaning, but,
the main parameter for high quality pellets is the humidity: the less humidity, the better quality. The color and
the smell are of insignificant meaning. All kinds of pellets are produced from wood remainders and the color
and the smell are changeable depending on the wood used.
Mainly, it could be said that when selecting quality pellets, you should take into consideration the following:
- Determine if the product meets one of the following European standards, -O-Norm M 7135, DIN plus
51731,UNI CEN/TS 14961.
- Check the color on the basis of the declared wood the pellets are made of
- Check if there are all necessary data on the packaging (energy power, place of origin etc.)
- Check if there is a lot of sawdust in the packaging, which would mean that the product is not compact, which
results from a lot of humidity in the pellets.
The pellets should be smooth, compact and shiny.
- Check the dimension of the pellets whether they match the dimensions declared on the packaging.
IMPORTANT
The usage of poor quality pellets may damage the functioning of your pellet stove, which means that you will
lose your warranty
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6.0 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Regular cleaning of the pellet stove and the exhaust gas system is important for its efficient operation.
ATTENTION
When cleaning the pellet stove, it is important to cool down the pellet stove and the exhaust gas system
pipes. Do not use combustible cleaners.
6.1 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE EXHAUST PIPE
The tar is a liquid which appears when the combustion is poor as a consequence of the low temperature in the
pipe. In case of occurrence of tar, it is recommended that the pipe should be isolated well. Deposition of this
liquid may cause a fire. So, the exhaust gas system should be checked and cleaned at least once during the
heating season.
ATTENTION
A clean system of exhaust gases is the guarantee for both the facility and the proper operation of Eco Spar
products. It is important to clean the system on a regular basis. The exhaust gas system should be checked
and cleaned when the pellet stove is turned on for the first time.
6.2 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE PELLET STOVE
The cleaning and the maintenance of the pellet stove are important for its proper operation. The maintenance
of the pellet stove should be performed on time, and the general cleaning is recommended to be performed
after each use of 1800 kg pellets, and at least once a year.
A list of the most important inspections which should the service centre make when it performs a general
inspection of the pellet stove:
- Cleaning of the aspirator and the fan;
- Cleaning of all unreachable places of the burner;
- Inspection of all bars;
- Inspection of the ignition system and the system for pouring the pellets;
