Specifications

SCF-050 Manual
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APPROVED FUELS
– Corn, Pellets, Wheat, Rye, Cherry Pits & Distiller’s Grain Pellets.
Corn, Wheat, Rye, Distiller’s Grain must be 15% or less moisture content. The keys to satisfactory
performance are: proper operation of the stove, diligent maintenance and burning only dry, clean, quality corn,
wheat & rye. Grain dust must be screened prior to using.
NOTE: Corn, Wheat, Rye & Distiller’s Grain with excessive grain dust must be screened, by sifting with
the appropriate size mesh screening. Large pieces of cob may plug the auger.
No Standards exists for
these fuels. Inspect fuel before buying.
SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE
Clinkers and Ash are a by-product of burning the fuels listed above and are not caused by your
Furnace. Furnace performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality fuel is used. (See
section covering the “Clinker Removal” on page 36 for more information). A CONTINUOUS BURN
MAINTENANCE SHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS AN EXAMPLE ON PAGE 37 IN THE DAILY
MAINTENANCE SECTION. Using a thermostat will cause variations in the maintenance. Check the
burnpot frequently in the beginning to establish a maintenance schedule based on use of furnace.
Contact your dealer for more information on where to get high quality fuel to burn in your new SCF -
050.
Store fuel in a tight container or use other methods to ensure they do not become rain soaked or absorb
moisture from damp or wet floors. This will also prevent rodents from becoming a problem. Do not
store fuel within Furnace installation clearances or within the space required for clinker removal.
The Furnace is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality fuel, incorrect operation, poor
maintenance or incorrect installation.
Pellets, Cherry Pits
Clinkers and Ash are by-products of pellet & Cherry pit combustion and are not caused solely by your
Furnace. Furnace performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality fuel is used.
Contact your dealer for more information on APFI approved wood pellet fuels. No Standard
exists for Cherry Pits.
NOTE: Pellets with excessive sawdust should be screened by sifting with 1/4" mesh screening.
To burn Pellets, Cherry Pits & Distiller’s Grain Pellets in the standard burn pot in the furnace the
side shields of the pot must be removed (See Figure 12 on page 22). The frequency of removal of ash
from the pot should be determined by the owner/user of the furnace. It will vary depending on fuel
consumption of the unit. (See section covering the “Clinker Removal” on page 36 for more
information). A CONTINUOUS BURN MAINTENANCE SHEDULE IS PROVIDED AS AN
EXAMPLE ON PAGE 37 IN THE DAILY MAINTENANCE SECTION. Using a thermostat will
cause variations in the maintenance. Check the burnpot frequently in the beginning to establish a
maintenance schedule based on use of furnace.
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 Furnace installation
clearances or within the space required for ash removal. The Furnace is not warranted against
damage caused by using poor pellets, incorrect operation, improper maintenance or incorrect
installation.