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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
Avent 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
Avent 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
Avent 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
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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.
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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.
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Store your wood pellets in a dry place to prevent them from absorbing excess moisture.
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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.
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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
Avent Wood Pellet
reseller for more information on approved wood pellet fuel.
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Do not place or store any fuel within the space heater installation clearances or within the space
required for filling the fuel hopper and ash removal. 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)
