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2. Safety Warnings & Recommendations
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your pellet heater has been designed to burn ¼” (6mm) diameter wood pellets, manufactured to the
AS/NZS 4014.6 only.
DO NOT use this appliance as an incinerator.
DO NOT use unsuitable and non recommended fuels, including liquid fuels as this will void any
warranties stated in the manual.
The performance of your pellet heater 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. Wood pellets manufactured to the AS/NZS 4014.6 standard are recommended.
Dirty fuel will adversely affect the operation and performance of the unit and will void the warranty. The
Pellet Fuel Industries (PFI) has established standards for wood pellet manufacturers. We recommend
the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer for a recommended pellet type.
2.1
Deciding where to locate your wood pellet burning heater
1.
Do not install the pellet heater in a bedroom or room where people sleep.
2.
Locate the pellet heater in a large and open room that is centrally located in the house.
This will optimize heat circulation.
3.
Check clearances to combustibles (refer page 30).
2.2
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.
2.3
Clinkering
Clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during the burning
process. This hard mass will block the air flow through the Burn Pot Liner and affect the performance
of the stove. Any fuel, even approved types, may clinker. Check the Burn Pot Liner daily to ensure
that the holes are not blocked with clinkers. If they become blocked, remove the liner (when the unit is
cold) and clean/scrape clinkers out. Clean the holes with a small pointed object if required. Refer to
the section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance.
2.4
Filling Fuel Hopper
Check hopper for foreign objects, then empty the bag of pellets into the hopper. DO NOT OVER FILL
as miscellaneous pellets could smoke if left to rest on an operating heater.
Store pellets at least one metre (1m) away from the pellet stove.
Warning: parts of the appliance, especially the external surfaces, will be hot to touch when in operation
so use due care.
