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FUEL - PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
During operation some parts of the stove (door, handle, controls, ceramic
parts) can reach high temperatures. Take great care and all the necessary
precautions, especially in the presence of children, the elderly or disabled
and pets.
To prevent accidents or damage to the product we recommend the
following:
• unpacking and installation must be carried out by at least two people;
• every operation involving movement of the product must be carried
out with the proper tools in full compliance with current safety
regulations;
• the packaged product must be kept in the position according to the
directions shown by the diagrams and notices on the pack;
• if ropes, straps or chains are used, ensure that they are able to take
the weight of the pack and that they are in good condition;
• use slow continuous movements when moving the pack to avoid
jerking the ropes, chains, etc.;
• do not tilt the package excessively to avoid toppling;
• never stand in the vicinity of loading/unloading equipment (forklift
trucks, cranes etc).
Before installing the product make sure that you have the
correct equipment.
Unpack the product being careful not to damage or scratch it,
take the accessories pack and any pieces of polystyrene or
cardboard used to wedge moveable parts etc. out of the stove
firebox.
Keep packaging (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) out of reach
of children, since it could be a potential source of danger, and
dispose of according to local regulations.
The wood pellet is obtained by pressing wood sawdust left over from the
working of natural dried wood. The typical small, cylindrical form is obtained
by passing the material through a die. Thanks to lignin, a natural element
which is released during the pressing of the raw material, the pellets acquire
a good consistency and compactness without requiring treatment with
additives or caking agents.
There are various types of pellet on the market with qualities and
characteristics that vary depending on the processes they have undergone
and the type of wood used in their production.
Since the characteristics and quality of the pellet considerably affect
stove performance, efficiency and proper operation, we recommend that
you use high-quality pellets.
Gruppo Piazzetta S.p.A has tested and programmed its stoves and can
ensure best performance and trouble-free operation using pellets with
the following specific characteristics:
To ensure trouble-free operation:
DO NOT
use pellets with dimensions other than those recommended by the
manufacturer
DO NOT
use pellets which are out of date or which contain loose sawdust,
resins, chemical substances, additives or caking agents.
DO NOT
use damp pellets.
Choosing other and unsuitable pellets:
- obstructs the grate and flue gas pipes
- increases fuel consumption
- reduces efficiency
- means that proper stove operation cannot be guaranteed
- causes dirt to build up on the glass
- leaves particles which have failed to burn and heavy cinders
The presence of moisture in the pellets increases their volume and
causes them to split which in turn causes:
- malfunction of the fuel-loading system
- inefficient combustion
Pellets should be stored in a sheltered, dry place.
To use good quality pellets with dimensions and heat-producing properties
other than those recommended above, it will be necessary to change the
stove operating parameters.
This “customisation” of stove settings must be carried out at a Gruppo
Piazzetta S.p.A. Service Centre or by specially qualified personnel
authorised by Gruppo Piazzetta S.p.A.
Using pellets that are out of date or not in conformity with the
manufacturer’s recommendations not only damages the stove and
jeopardises its performance, but can render the guarantee null and
void and relieves the manufacturer of all liability.
DT2030346-00
Fig. 24
Pellet characteristics
Components
natural pure wood pellet
Length, approx.
10 – 30 mm
Diameter, approx.
6 – 6.5 mm
Apparent density, approx.
650 kg/m
3
Specific weight, approx.
> 1.0 kg/dm
3
Net heat value, approx.
5 kWh/kg
Moisture content, approx.
< 8%
Residual ash, approx.
< 0.34%
N.B. the above data refer to beech/fir wood pellets
DT2010233-03
3.0 FUEL
DT2010074-06
4.0 PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
