Magnum ESSEX, Owner'S Manual

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Unlike petroleum and natural gas products, solid fuels such as wood pellets create ash as the fuel is
burned. Even with the highly efficient flame your
Magnum Wood Pellet stove will produce, the solid
fuels used will produce ash. This ash will have to be cleaned out of the stove from time to time. The
cleaning procedure will be discussed later in this manual. You can minimize the amount of cleaning
required and maximize the efficiency of your stove by maintaining the correct draft settings.
The draft setting on your stove may have to be changed from time to time to accommodate your specific
burning conditions. Proper draft setting will be discussed later in this manual. The point we wish to
make here is that your
Magnum Wood Pellet stove, due to the nature of solid fuels, will require brief
periodic attention. Please do not expect to light your stove and walk away from it until you want to shut it
off in the spring. A few moments of adjustment and cleaning from time to time is an important part of
burning solid fuels.
The
Magnum Wood Pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets that meet the Association of
Pellet Fuel Industries standards. Since these fuels vary greatly in quality and consistency, AES cannot be
responsible for damage done to your stove due to fuel problems. The following are guidelines to using
and selecting proper fuels for your stove.
WOOD PELLETS
9 Be consistent in your wood pellet fuel supplier. Wood Pellets will vary in content and burn characteristics from
supplier to supplier. A consistent supply of wood pellets will require fewer adjustments to the draft of the
stove.
9 Check your wood pellets for foreign objects. Your stove warranty will not cover damage done to your
stove due to foreign objects in the fuel supply.
9 Store your wood pellets in a dry place to prevent them from absorbing excess moisture.
9 Vacuum the hopper out after every 6-7 bags to eliminate buildup of sawdust. More often if the wood
pellets are poor quality. If sawdust is a problem you will have to screen each bag of fuel for a
consistent feed.
9 Wood Pellets vary from supplier to supplier in ash content from less than 1% to 3% or more. Low ash
content pellets will allow you to burn the stove longer between cleanings. Only wood pellets
manufactured to the Association of Pellet Fuel Industries (A.P.F.I.) standard for residential pellet
fuels are recommended. Look for A.P.F.I. registration number on the back of pellets. Consult your
local
Magnum Wood Pellet reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
9 It is strongly recommended not to keep a supply of wood pellets over the summer months. Moisture
will build up and cause problems in the fall with your appliance operation. Make sure that your
supplier is not selling you left over fuel or fuel that has been out in the rain.
BURNING SOLID FUELS (wood pellets)