Earth Stove HP-0020S Owner's Manual - page 3
Introduction
P
ELLET
Q
UALITY
:
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Do not use any other type of
fuel, as this will void any warranties stated in this manual.
The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood pellets
being burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs, so will the
performance and heat output of the pellet stove.
CAUTION: It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities such
as high salt content. Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and will void
the warranty. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers.
We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Please use a recommended pellet
type.
P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:
Fines (fine particles)......1% maximum through a 1/8” screen
Bulk Density..................40 pound per cubic foot minimum
Size..............................1⁄4” to 5/16” diameter 1⁄2 – 11⁄2” long maximum Ash
Content..................1% maximum (Premium grade)
..................3% maximum (Standard grade)
Moisture Content...........8% maximum
Heat Content.................approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum
ASH: The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of
cleaning. The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily. A low ash fuel may
allow longer intervals between cleaning.
CLINKERING: [clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during
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