Installation, Operating and Service Manual
For safe installation and operation of your pellet Fire, read and follow the safety instructions on pages 5 & 6 and
throughout the manual.
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INTRODUCTION
This is a detailed Manual that will ensure the safe and proper installation and operation of your Parkwood Pellet Fire.
Please ensure that the Installer and all Operators:
1. Read and familiarise themselves with the Entire Manual and Safety Notes.
2. Follow the Installation, Precautions, Installation and Operating Instructions.
3. Follow the Pre-operation Notes, Starting, Operating and Shutdown Procedures.
WARNING: If the instructions in this manual are not followed exactly, a fire or electrocution may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life.
GLOSSARY
The following terms are used in this manual.
Hopper
This is the fuel storage area on the top of the Fire. Always keep the hopper at least ¼ full.
Auger
The fuel delivery mechanism.
Burn Pot Liner
The removable liner that the pellets burn in after being fed from the hopper.
Burn Pot
The receptacle that the Burn Pot Liner rests in.
Burn Pot Ash Slide
A device by which ash can be removed from the burn pot by sliding the plate in and out using a handle located
on the left side panel
Ash
The spent residual product of combustion.
NOTE:
The ash content of the fuel and operation of your Fire will directly determine the frequency of cleaning.
The use of high ash content fuels may result in the fire needing to be frequently cleaned. A low ash content
fuel will allow longer intervals between cleaning.
Clinker
Clinker is silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass in the Burn Pot Liner during the
burning process.
Fly ash
About one third of the ash produced is blown around the inside of the Firebox and exhaust system.
Creosote
Is a black tar like buildup produced by high water content pellets or incomplete combustion.
Carbon
A product of poor combustion visible as layer of fine black soot.
Safe Clearances
The distance required to maintain a safe operating distance from the fire to a combustible material.
Rating Label
A label inside the hopper lid that shows all ratings and certifications including the Serial Number and Model of
the Fire.
Air Damper Rod
Is a device used to adjust the amount of combustion air supplied to the Fire to achieve an efficient heat output.
Flue
Is an
approved pipe made of a stainless steel inside liner and galvanized outer pipe, which vents products of
combustion to the atmosphere. It can also be a stainless flexible pipe for Fireplace Insert applications.
Magnehelic Pressure
This is the vacuum (Negative pressure) in the Firebox, which is created by the Exhaust Fan and regulated with
the Air Damper Rod.
Pellet Fire Components
Refer to the detailed Pellet Fire Components on page 20.
