Prescott Series Installation and Operation Manual
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NOTE:
Pellets with excessive sawdust should be screened by sifting with a 1/4" mesh screen.
Store Pellets under cover on a wooden pallet or other methods to ensure they do not become rain
soaked or absorb moisture from damp or wet floors. Do not store pellets within Stove installation
clearances or within the space required for ash removal.
The Prescott EXP and EXL are approved for use with PFI Premium Pellets. Pellets within this
category will present variations that may affect the way your stove burns.
The different characteristics that can affect the stove are:
1 – Pellet Length. Shorter pellets will have a higher feed rate than longer pellets. Extremely
long pellets may cause a lower feed rate than was established during testing. On the other
hand extremely short pellets may cause a higher feed rate than was established during
testing. Adjustments can be made to fix the feed problems in the problem occurs. See
FAQ section in the back of the manual.
2 – The amount of fines will also affect the feed rate by slowing the flow in the hopper and the
auger tube. The best solution for this is to screen the pellets to get rid of the fines.
3 – Hard wood pellets will feed faster than soft wood pellets due to the natural pitch in soft
wood that makes the pellets less slick that hard wood pellets.
INSTALLATION CHECK -
Proper installation is essential for safety, effective Operation,
Warranty Coverage, Insurance requirements and to meet Local Building Codes. Installation
Requirements are described in the first section of this manual. Verify the installation is correct
before firing up the Stove for the first time.
1. The fans of this Stove may cause a negative pressure area in the room where this Stove is
installed.
2. Outside Combustion Air may be needed if:
- The unit does not vent steadily, smells, experiences smoke rollout, burns poorly, or back-drafts
whether or not there is combustion present.
- Any of the symptoms listed above are alleviated by opening a window slightly on a calm day.
- The house is sealed with a well-sealed vapor barrier and tight fitting windows and doors and/or
has any powered devices, which exhaust house air.
- There is excessive condensation on the windows during the winter.
- A ventilation system is installed in the house- Adhere to all Clearances and Restrictions
specified in the Installation Instructions of this Stove.
When storing fuel be sure to use sealed containers in a dry environment to prevent the fuel from
absorbing moisture and becoming damaged. Do not store bags of pellets directly on concrete.
- Establish a routine for the storage of fuel, care of the Stove and Firing Techniques.
- Check daily for creosote build-up until experience shows how often cleaning is necessary.
- Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less creosote is deposited, and that weekly cleaning may be
necessary in mild weather, even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the coldest
