Troubleshooting guide

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Multi-Fuel stoves are typically an automated controlled heating appliance, where
extensive supervision generally is not necessary during operation, but even so, it's
wise to be educated on various combustion characteristics that may cause potential
safety hazards; such as a situation where excessive smoke and black soot may adhere to
the viewing glass surface, this is a sign of either too many pellets or not enough air to
create the correct combustion ratio. A black shiny build-up that is difficult to remove is
an indication of too much air and can lead to creosote build-up in the stove. It's important
to understand the significance of how a correctly installed and well-maintained pellet
stove can greatly affect the performance and safety level of operation. Even though there
is considerably less work to burning a Multi-Fuel stove in comparison to a conventional
wood stove; a daily, periodic and yearly preventive maintenance program needs to be
faithfully followed. The type of fuel and the amount of fuel burned daily along with other
various conditions will contribute to the frequency of required stove maintenance.
APPROVED FUELS
SHELLED CORN
Shelled corn 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. Corn dust must be screened prior to using.
NOTE: Corn with excessive grain dust must be screened, by sifting with 3/16" mesh
screening. Large pieces of cob may plug the auger.
Clinkers and ash are a by-product of burning corn and are not caused by your stove.
Stove performance can be quickly and severely reduced if poor quality corn is used.
Contact your dealer for more information on where to get high quality corn to burn in
your new corn stove.
Store corn in a tight container 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 corn within stove installation clearances or within the
space required for clinker removal.
The stove is not warranted against damage caused by poor quality corn, incorrect
operation, poor maintenance or incorrect installation.