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Operation and Maintenance
Of the
Hastings Wood Pellet Stove
CAUTION: Operate this unit only with the fuel hopper lid closed. Failure to do so
may result in emission of products of combustion from the hopper under certain
conditions. Maintain hopper seal in good condition.
INSTALLATION
Proper installation is essential for safety,
effective operation, warranty coverage,
insurance requirements and to meet local
building codes. Installation requirements are
described in the Installation Manual included
with your new stove.
PREVENTING CHIMNEY FIRES
Chimney fires can be prevented by properly
operating the stove and by periodic
inspection and cleaning of the chimney.
When wood is burned it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The
creosote vapors condense in the relatively
cool chimney flue associated with a slow
burning fire. As a result, creosote residue
accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited
this creosote can result in an extremely hot
chimney fire.
The chimney and chimney connector should
be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine if a
creosote build-up has occurred. If a
significant layer of creosote has accumulated
(3 mm or more) it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire. Use of an
appropriately sized chimney brush or the
services of a professional chimney sweep are
recommended.
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
The keys to satisfactory performance are: proper
operation of the stove, diligent maintenance and
burning only dry, clean, quality wood pellets.
PELLETS
Clinkers and ash are a by-product of pellet
combustion and are not caused solely by your
stove. Stove performance can be quickly and
severely reduced if poor quality pellets are used.
Contact your dealer for more information on
APFI approved wood pellet fuels.
NOTE:
Pellets with excessive sawdust should
be screened by sifting with 1/4" mesh screening.
Store Pellets under cover on a wooden pallet or
other methods to ensure they do not become rain
soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet
floors. Do not store pellets within stove
installation clearances or within the space re-
quired for ash removal.
The stove is not warranted against damage
caused by poor pellets, incorrect operation, poor
maintenance or incorrect installation.
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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
