Whats a good starting point for learning to operate a pellet stove?
The rule here is “Before all else fails, read the instructions.” Operating a pellet” stove is not difficult, but it is a new technology that calls for basic knowledge. Training videos accompany some stoves, and hands on demonstrations by many dealers and installers. How do I start a fire? Small dry fuel (pellets) and combustion air provided by a fan on most designs make startup easy. Operating instructions provided with the stove give the specific steps to follow. Manual ignition stoves call for the owner to apply an approved gel or solid starter material (no liquids), light the pellets, and monitor the fire to see that the fire catches and the flame gradually grows. On automatic ignition stoves, pushing the start button feeds pellets to the burn pot and heats the self-igniter device. What if the stove doesn’t start properly? A safety device monitors startup and stops fuel feed if operating temperatures are not reached within a specified time period. If startup fails, the operator make
The rule here is When all else fails, “Read the instructions.” Operating a pellet stove is not difficult, but it is a new technology that calls for basic knowledge. Training videos accompany some stoves, and hands on demonstrations by many dealers and installers. Find a dealer that carries your type of stove, or try finding an operations manual online from your stove’s manufacturer’s. We at All Basics Stove Shop provide further support by having an informative OPEN HOUSE each spring for our pellet stove customers.
