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March 2011
Flex Fuel Owner’s Manual
6: Fuels
All fuels must conform to certain quality standards to ensure trouble free operation of the furnace.
Use of unapproved fuels may result in faulty operation and a voided warranty. Never use the follow-
ing: trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber, or naphtha. Please contact your WoodMaster Flex fuel dealer for
any questions on fuel use.
6.1 Pellets
Only premium pellets certified by the Pellet Fuels Institute may be used and must follow these
guidelines:
• Bulk density per cubic foot must be a minimum of 40 pounds
• The diameter is between 1/4 inch to 5/16 inch
• Maximum length is 1.5 inches
• Fines (dust) of not more than 0.5% by weight
• Sodium content shall be less than 300 parts per million
• Ash content of 1% or less
• Moisture content of 10% or less
Note: Pellets should be stored in a dry area and should not be allowed to get wet.
Handle pellets with care.
6.2 Bulk Material
Only cut, split, seasoned wood with a internal moisture content of 25% or less may be used. Wood can be
cut to a maximum length of 21 inches for the Flex fuel 30 and a maximum of 26 inches for the Flex fuel
60. The wood should always be placed horizontally and parallel to the firebox wall. The pieces of wood
should be stacked as tightly as possible whereby the face of the wood should NOT touch the firebox
wall. This ensures that it slides correctly. DO NOT burn any large, round pieces of wood. DO NOT burn
any “green wood”, or any wood that is above the 25% moisture limit.
Water Content
The maximum permitted water content is 25%.
Bark Content
The maximum permitted bark content is 20%.