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OPERATION
PROPER FUEL
THIS STOVE IS APPROVED FOR BURNING PELLETIZED WOOD FUEL ONLY!
Factory-approved pellets are those ¼” or 5/16” in diameter and not
over 1” long. Longer or thicker pellets sometimes bridge the auger flights, 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 fire 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:
a. 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 fines.
b. Binders
– Some pellets are produced with materials to hold them together, or “bind” them.
c.
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. DROLET cannot accept
responsibility for damage due to poor quality pellets. The pellet ash content should be less than 1%. The pellet grade and ash content should be
indicated on the bag by the pellet manufacturer.
PRE-START-UP CHECK
Remove burn pot, making sure it is clean and none of the air holes are plugged. Clean the firebox, and then reinstall burn pot. Clean door glass if
necessary (a dry cloth or paper towel is usually sufficient). Never use abrasive cleaners on the glass or door. Check fuel in the hopper, and refill if
necessary.
BUILDING A FIRE
Never use a grate or other means of supporting the fuel. Use only the DROLET approved burn pot.
NOTE:
During the first few fires, your stove will emit an odor and a small amount of fumes as the high temperature paint cures or becomes seasoned to
the metal. Maintaining smaller fires will minimize this. Avoid placing items on stovetop during this period because paint could be affected. Make sure the
room is well-ventilated. Open windows.
Odors and fumes released during this process are unpleasant but they are not toxic.
LIGHTING PROCEDURE
a.
Fill hopper and clean burn pot.
b.
Press on-off button
To select the thermostat mode, press
. It will blink every 5 seconds to indicate the mode as been
selected. After 2 minutes, when the display turns itself off, the thermostat button will be displayed at 50% of its brightness.
c.
If the flame is too low in the burn or the stove have difficulty to light. Adjust the air supply toward the minimum setting for start-up. In some
situations, it may be necessary to have the damper completely closed for ignition to take place. After there is a flame, the damper can then be
adjusted for the desired feed setting.
d.
Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing the desired level on the gradient 1 to 6.
If the fire doesn’t start within 30 minutes, refer to troubleshooting section.
DISPLAY BOARD
