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Wood pellets are natural wood (dried sawdust or waste from machining) that has been formed into pellets
under high pressure. They have a very low moisture content and very high calorific value. The manufacture of
wood pellets is regulated by European standard EN ISO 17225–2.
6.1 Specification for high quality pellets as PFI (Pellet Fuel Institut)
Calorific value
min. 7200 BTU/lbs
Bulk density
min. 40 Lb/cft
Water content
max. 10%
Ash content
max. 1.0%
Ash melting point
at least 2192°F
Length
max. 1.5 inch / 40 mm
Diameter
1/4” – 5/16” / 6 – 8mm
Fine material
max. 0.5 %
Contents
100% untreated natural wood
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Never burn trash, plastics, gasoline, solvents, naphtha,
household garbage, material treated with petroleum
products such as particleboard, railroad ties and press-
ure treated wood, leaves, paper products, cardboard.
PE 604 USA_FA 1.0