Introduction; Burning Pellet Fuel; Automatic Safety Features - CASTLE Serenity Instructions D'utilisation

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your investment in quality. Thank you for your
purchase on a Castle Pellet Stove. We have worked to ensure that
this pellet stove meets the highest standards for usability and
durability. With proper care, your stove will provide many years of
dependable service. Please read entire manual before installation
and use.

Burning Pellet Fuel

Ashes need to be removed from the stove periodically. See
"Normal Care and Maintenance" section for cleaning procedure.
Due to the nature of pellet fuels, this stove will require attention
periodically. Regular cleaning is an important part of burning
pellet fuel.
Pellets
• This pellet stove is designed and approved to burn
wood pellets, that comply with pellet fuels industry
standards. Minimum of 40 lbs. density per cubic feet,
1/4" to 5/16" in diameter, with a maximum length of
1-1/2", and less than 1% ash.
• The performance of your pellet stove is greatly af-
fected by the type and quality of wood pellets. As the
heat output of various quality wood pellets differ, so
will the performance and heat output of the pellet
stove.
• Wood pellets are generally produced out of wood
waste such as sawdust and shavings. The raw material
is dried, mechanically fractioned to size and extruded
into pellets under high pressure. Wood pellets need
to be protected from direct exposure to water. Water
from sources such as condensation and humidity
causes pellets to expand and break down into unus-
able fuel. Keep fuel dry.
• It is important to select and use only pellets that
are dry and free from dirt and debris. Dirty fuel will
adversely affect the operation and performance of the
unit and will void the warranty. The Pellet Fuel Insti-
tute (PFI) has established standards for wood pellet
manufacturers. Only use pellets that meet or exceed
PFI standards for premium fuels.
Clinkers
• Impurities, such as silica (clinkers), will need to be
regularly cleaned and removed from the pellet stove.
Clinkers will form a hard mass and block airflow
through the pot liner. High quality fuels will result in
fewer clinkers.
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IF THE ELECTRICAL POWER FAILS ANY TIME WHEN THE
STOVE IS HOT, KEEP ALL STOVE DOORS CLOSED.
THE AUTOMATIC SAFETY FEATURES MUST NOT BE
BYPASSED.
BURNING WOOD PELLETS ACCORDING TO
RECOMMENDATIONS WILL ASSURE LONGER STOVE LIFE
AND LESS FUEL RELATED PROBLEMS.
THE USE OF GRATES OR OTHER METHODS OF
SUPPORTING THE FUEL IN THIS STOVE IS PROHIBITED
AND WILL VOID ALL WARRANTIES.

Automatic Safety Features

Power Outage
During a power outage, the stove will shutdown safely. Do not
open the main door or ash door. During a power failure the
exhaust fan will not run. Keeping the doors sealed will allow the
exhaust vent to draft out naturally. When the power is restored,
the stove will not restart. If the exhaust temperature is still 120
degrees Fahrenheit when power is restored, the exhaust and
convection fans will continue to run until the stove cools. See
"Operation" section for instructions on restarting the stove.
Overheating
Over Fire Protection: If the stove is being over fired or burning
too hot, the high limit switches will automatically shut down
the stove to avoid damage to components. The exhaust fan will
continue to run until the proof of fire switch cools. Allow stove to
cool before attempting to re-ignite. See the "Operation" section
for more information.
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Operator's Manual
Serenity Pellet Stove
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