Owner`s manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS…continued (ALL MODELS)
tent less than 15% must be used. Factory approved pellets are those ¼”
tove’s performance depends greatly on the quality of your pellet fuel.
sistent and trouble-free operation. Do not use corn/wood pellets that have:
sand. Loading this material into the
revent the flow of fuel in the hopper
2. nt corn cannot be used.
ent-avoid pellet brands that immediately smoke up the viewing window and
nt pipe more
veral brands until you find a brand of pellets that
and preferred 11-12% moisture.
RUNN
A. on the #3 setting for at least 20-30 minutes to allow
s. You may then set the desired burn rate by moving
ating position.
B. the air damper control rod in or out. An air damper
zy and slow flame. Adjusted properly, the flames should be
atly affect the amount of air required. Opening
icient for most installations and fuels. The
ay vary with the different types or grades of fuel
URN
A.
models) The fan will continue to run for approximately 45 minutes to let the stove cool down,
DOWN, THE AUGER WILL STOP
PROPER FUEL
This stove is designed and approved to burn approved Biomass fuel only. Do not use any other type of
fuel. Clean corn with moisture con
in diameter and not over 1” in total length. Larger pellets will cause the auger to jam or bridge in the
pellet hopper. The use of unapproved fuel will void all warranties. Do not burn damp or wet pellets. The
s
Clean fuel means a con
1. Excess fines-loose material that looks like sawdust or
hopper may eventually slow down or jam the auger and p
compartment. Dirty Corn (corn cobs, cockle burrs, etc. will plug the auger)
Binders-material used to hold the pellet together. Wax conte
3. High ash cont
leave a residue in the burn pot. You will be required to clean the ash boxes and ve
frequently. It may be necessary to sample se
will burn properly. Corn supply must be clean, consistent
ING YOUR STOVE
After starting the stove, leave it burning
the stove to heat to operating temperature
the control switch to the desired oper
Select the most efficient burn by adjusting
closed too much will produce a la
bright and lively. Altitude and fuel types gre
e suffthe damper approximately ¼-1/2 will b
operating temperatures of this unit m
used.
T ING THE STOVE OFF
Move the power switch to the “Off” position. (push the On/Off button on the AC & DC
and then automatically shut itself off.
OTE: IF THIS UNIT RUNS OUT OF FUEL AND COOLSN
FEEDING. IT WILL BE NECESSARY TO PRIME THE AUGER ANY TIME THE HOPPER
RUNS OUT OF FUEL. THE BLOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO RUN UNTIL THE POWER
SWITCH IS MOVED TO THE “OFF” POSITION.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ADDITIONAL GRATES TO SUPPORT THE FUEL.
WARNING: Auger jams are the leading cause of stove malfunctions. Jams occur due to foreign objects
MPORTANT: Selecting the proper combustion air is done by moving the air damper control rod in or
ut to decrease or increase the air flow (in = closed = decrease, out = open = increase). High altitude or
igh ash fuel may require more air for efficient fuel combustion. The stove should be started with the
per control rod out in the 1/4 open position.
in the fuel, or more commonly, failure to follow the operating instructions. Most auger jams are
preventable by properly priming the auger as required before starting the stove. Keeping the hopper from
running out of fuel will help prevent auger jams.
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