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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
PROPER FUEL
ATTENTION:
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR THE USE
OF PELLETIZED FUEL THAT MEET OR EXCEED
THE STANDARD SET BY THE PELLET FUEL
INSTITUTE (PFI).
Your pellet stove is designed to burn premium
hardwood pellets that comply with the Pellet Fuels
Institute (PFI) standard (minimum of 40 lbs density
per cubic ft, 1/4” to 5/16” diameter, length no greater
than 1.5”, not less than 8,200 BTU/lb, moisture under
8% by weight, ash under 1% by weight, and salt
under 300 parts per million). Pellets that are soft,
contain excessive amounts of loose sawdust, have
been, or are wet, will result in reduced performance.
Store your pellets in a dry place. DO NOT store the
fuel within the installation clearances of the unit
or within the space required for refuelling and ash
removal. Doing so could result in a house re. Do
not over re or use volatile fuels or combustibles,
doing so may cause a personal and property
damage hazards.
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING
PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY ! Factory-approved
pellets are those 1/4” or 5/16” in diameter and not
over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes
bridge the auger ights, which prevents proper
pellet feed. Burning wood in forms other than
pellets is not permitted. It will violate the building
codes for which the stove has been approved and
will void all warranties. The design incorporates
automatic feed of the pellet fuel into the re at
a carefully prescribed rate. Any additional fuel
introduced by hand will not increase heat output
but may seriously impair the stoves performance
by generating considerable smoke. Do not burn
wet pellets. The stove’s performance depends
heavily on the quality of your pellet fuel. Avoid pellet
brands that display these characteristics:
• Excess Fines – “Fines” is a term describing crushed
pellets or loose material that looks like sawdust or
sand. Pellets can be screened before being placed
in hopper to remove most nes.
• Binders – Some pellets are produced with
materials to hold the together, or “bind” them.
• High ash content – Poor quality pellets will often
create smoke and dirty glass. They will create a
need for more frequent maintenance. You will
have to empty the burn pot plus vacuum the
entire system more often. Poor quality pellets
could damage the auger. We cannot accept
responsibility for damage due to poor quality
pellet.
CAUTION:
• KEEP FOREIGN OBJECTS OUT OF THE
HOPPER.
• THE MOVING PARTS OF THIS STOVE ARE
PROPELLED BY HIGH TORQUE ELECTRIC
MOTORS. KEEP ALL BODY PARTS AWAY
FROM THE AUGER WHILE THE STOVE IS
PLUGGED INTO AN ELECTRICAL OUTLET.
THESE MOVING PARTS MAY BEGIN TO
MOVE AT ANY TIME WHILE THE STOVE IS
PLUGGED IN.
Remove burn pot, making sure it is clean and none
of the air holes are plugged. Clean the rebox, and
then reinstall burn pot. Clean door glass if necessary
(a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufcient).
Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door.
Check fuel in the hopper, and rell if necessary.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a grate or other means of supporting
the fuel. Use only the burn pot supplied with this
heater. Hopper lid must be closed in order for the
unit to feed pellets. During the start-up period:
1. Make sure the burn pot is free of pellets.
2. DO NOT open the viewing door.
3. The damper may need to be closed during
startup.
4. DO NOT add pellets to the burn pot by hand.
NOTE: During the rst few res, your stove will
emit an odor as the high-temperature paint cures
or becomes seasoned to the metal. Maintaining
smaller res will minimize this. Avoid placing items
on the stovetop during this period because the paint
could be affected. Attempts to achieve heat output
rates that exceed heater design specications can
result in permanent damage to the heater.
AUTOMATIC IGNITOR
Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
1. Press “On/Off” button. Make sure green light
comes on.