used. The diameter varies between 6 and 8 mm, with a standard length ranging from 5 to 30 mm. Good
quality pellets have a density that varies between 600 and over 750 kg/m3, with a moisture content that
ranges from 5% to 8% of its weight.
Pellets have technical advantages besides being an ecological fuel, as the wood residue is used completely,
thereby achieving cleaner combustion than that of fossil fuels.
Good-quality wood has a calorific value of 4.4 kW/kg (15% moisture, after about 18 months of seasoning),
whereas that of pellets is 4.9 kW/kg. To ensure good combustion, the pellets must be stored in a dry place
and protected from dirt. Pellets are usually supplied in 15 kg bags, therefore, storing them is very convenient.
Good quality pellets guarantee good combustion, thereby decreasing harmful emissions into the
atmosphere.
The poorer the quality of the fuel, the more often the internal parts of the brazier and
combustion chamber must be cleaned.
DINplus, Ö-Norm M7135 and Pellet gold are examples of the major quality certifications of pellets in the
European market and guarantee that the following are complied with:
• calorific value: 4.9 kWh/kg.
• Water content: max 10% of the weight.
• Percentage of ash: max 0.5% of the weight.
• Diameter: 5 – 6 mm.
• Length: max 30 mm.
• Content: 100% untreated wood with no added binding agents (max percentage of bark: 5%).
• Packaging: in bags made from environmentally friendly or biologically decomposable material.
The company strongly recommends using certified fuel for its products (DINplus, Ö-Norm
M7135 or Pellet Gold).
Poor quality pellets or others that do not comply with that specified previously
compromises the operation of your product and can therefore render the warranty
and product liability null and void.
3.2
PRECAUTIONS REGARDING INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!
Product installation and assembly must be carried out by qualified personnel.
The product must be installed in a suitable place for it to be regularly opened and routine maintenance
to be performed.
The site must be:
• compliant for proper operation.
• Equipped with an adequate smoke expulsion system.
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Fig. 2 - Pellet's bag
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