Golden Eagle MONROE, Operating & Installation Manual

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Proper Fuel
Using the proper fuel will have a tremendous impact of the performance of your
stove. We highly recommend that you only use PFI (Pellet Fuels Institute)
approved pellets. If a pellet has been PFI approved you will see the PFI logo
prominently displayed upon the bag.
Factory ‐ approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not over 1” long.
Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, which prevents proper
pellet feed. The design of the stove incorporates automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the fire at a
carefully prescribed rate. The stove’s performance depends heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel.
Avoid pellet brands that display these characteristics:
a. 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 hopper to remove most fines.
b. Binders – Some pellets are produced with materials to hold the together, or “bind” them.
c. 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. Golden Eagle Stoves cannot
accept responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. Your dealer can recommend a good
quality pellet dealer in your area.
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY!
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.
DO NOT BURN WET PELLETS.
ANY ADDITIONAL FUEL INTRODUCED BY HAND WILL NOT INCREASE HEAT OUTPUT BUT
MAY SERIOUSLY IMPAIR THE STOVES PERFORMANCE BY GENERATING CONSIDERABLE
SMOKE.
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.
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