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INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE GUIDE
THE PELLET
The fuel used is called pellets, made of wood only pressed sawdust; this will allow
you to fully enjoy the heat of the flame without having to manually feed the
combustion with wood logs.
Using only quality pellets, an almost neutral environmental impact in terms of CO2 is
obtained, along with a high yield and a lower accumulation of ash inside the
appliance.
The following are the reference parameters for a good quality pellet:
Approved according to EN 14961-2 A1 or A2
Diameter = 6 / 8mm
Length = 10/20 mm
Maximum humidity content 8%
Residual ash: less than 1.5%
Density: 650 kg / m³
Minimum heating value: 4.9 kWh / kg; about 18000kJ / kg
Raw material: only natural wood free of chemicals or leftovers. If binders are
present, these must be only of natural origin and in minimum quantity.
The Manufacturer will void the warranty if fuel (pellets) not supplied by the company
itself or not certified is used. Furthermore, it is not responsible for the poor
performance of the device caused by an inadequate quality pellets.
It is forbidden to use the appliance as an incinerator or in any different way for
which it was built.
It is forbidden to use other types of fuels or materials to feed or ignite the
unit.
The use of any pellet other than the one indicated is prohibited.
The use of fuel that does not comply with the above specifications will also
void the warranty on the appliance as it can create dangerous situations.