Enviro Meridian User Manual

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Introduction
P
ELLET
 Q
UALITY
:
Pellet quality is important, please read the following:
Your enviro pellet stove has been designed to burn wood pellets only. Do not use any other 
type of fuel, as this will void any warranties stated in this manual.
The performance of your pellet stove is greatly affected by the type and quality of wood 
pellets being burned. As the heat output of various quality wood pellets differs, so will the 
performance and heat output of the pellet stove.
CAUTION:
 It is important to select and use only pellets that are dry and free of dirt or any impurities 
such  as  high  salt  content.  Dirty  fuel  will  adversely  affect  the  operation  and  performance  of  the  unit 
and will void the warranty. The Pellet Fuel Industries (P.F.I.) has established standards for wood pellet 
manufacturers. We recommend the use of pellets that meet or exceed these standards. Ask your dealer 
for a recommended pellet type.
P.F.I. PELLET STANDARDS:
 
Fines (fine particles)......1% maximum through a 1/8” screen
 
Bulk Density..................40 pound per cubic foot minimum
 
Size..............................1⁄4” to 5/16” diameter 1⁄2 – 11⁄2” long maximum
 
Ash Content..................1% maximum (Premium grade)
 
 
       ..................3% maximum (Standard grade)
 
Moisture Content...........8% maximum
 
Heat Content.................approximately 8200 Btu per pound minimum
ASH: The ash content of the fuel and operation of your stove will directly determine the frequency of 
cleaning.  The use of high ash fuels may result in the stove needing to be cleaned daily.  A low ash fuel 
may allow longer intervals between cleaning.
CLINKERING: [clinkers are silica (sand) or other impurities in the fuel that will form a hard mass during 
the burning process].  This hard mass will block the air flow through the Burn Pot Liner and affect the 
performance of the stove.  Any fuel, even approved types, may tend to clinker.  Check the Burn-Pot Liner 
daily to ensure that the holes are not blocked with clinkers. If they become blocked, remove the liner 
(when the unit is cold) and clean/scrape the clinkers out.  Clean the holes with a small pointed object if 
required.  Refer to the section Routine Cleaning and Maintenance. 
PELLET FEED RATES: Due to different fuel densities and sizes, pellet feed rates may vary.  This may 
require an adjustment to the slider damper setting or to the auger feed trim setting on low.
Since Sherwood Industries Ltd. has no control over the quality of pellets that you use, we assume no 
liability for your choice in wood pellets.
Store pellets at least 36” (1 m) away from the pellet stove.
R
ATING
 L
ABEL
 L
OCATION
:
Freestanding:
The rating label is located on the inside of the hopper lid.
Insert:
The rating label is located on the hopper cover.
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