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3 FUEL CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Fuel characteristics
The pellet (
Fig. 2
) is a compound made from
various types of wood pressed together with
mechanical procedures in compliance with envi-
ronment protection regulations, and it is the only
fuel required for this type of appliance.
Fig. 2
The efficiency and thermal potential of the appli-
ance may vary according to the type and quality
of the pellets used.
We recommend the use of class A1 pellets (ISO
17225-2 standard, ENplus A1, DIN Plus or NC 444
category "High Performance NF Pellets Biofuel
Quality").
Use pellets with standard length be-
tween 3 and 40 mm.
Using poor quality pellets or pellets
that do not comply with the manufac-
turer’s indications may compromise
the normal operation of the appliance,
cause damage (including aesthetic
damage) to the product and result in
the warranty being voided.
It is prohibited to use the appliance as
an incinerator to burn rubbish.
The appliance is equipped with a pellet storage
tank having the capacity indicated in table "4.3
Technical features" on page 67.
The loading compartment is positioned at the top,
it must always be open for loading of the pellets
and must remain closed while the appliance is
operating.
Once a month it is preferable to com-
pletely use up the pellets in the tank to
eliminate the quantity of fuel dust.
3.2 Pellet storage
Pellets must be kept in a dry place, not
too cold and the bags must be kept
sealed.
It is advisable to keep a number of bags of pellets
in the room where the appliance is being used or
in an adjacent room provided it is at the correct
temperature and humidity and at a safe distance
(at least one meter) away from heat sources.
Wet and/or cold pellets (5 °C) reduce the thermal
potential of the fuel resulting in the need for more
cleaning maintenance of the burn pot (unburned
material) and of the fire box.
Pay particular attention to the storage
and handling of pellet bags. Their crush-
ing and the formation of sawdust must
be avoided.
If sawdust is placed in the appliance tank it could
cause the pellet loading system to block.
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