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7 START the heat circulation FAN (if installed).
8 When the fi re is brisk and the unit is hot, CLOSE THE GRATE (lever to the right), adjust
the thermostat to the position wanted.
9 When using a fan, ADJUST THE SPEED OF THE FAN to obtain the quantity of hot air
that you need.
· Long duration combustion
- Keep a bed of glowing embers of 1 to 2 inches on the bottom of the appliance;
- Choose logs that are thick
- Position the thermostat in accordance with the draft of your chimney. A reduced rate is
generally obtained from 0 to 3.
Remark:
AVOID OPERATING AT A REDUCED RATE WHEN ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
ARE UNFAVOURABLE (low pressure and high humidity) as this could cause problems.
Creososte - Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the fl ue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fi re.
The chimney should be inspected at least twice a year during the heating season to determine
when a creosote buildup has occurred.
When creosote has accumulated it needs to be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fi re.
· Prohibited fuels
The use of treated wood (painted, ... etc.) and any other salvaged material that can emit
noxious gazes for the environment and is corrosive towards the components of the appliance
is NOT ALLOWED and eliminates the rights of guarantee. For the same reasons, PETRO
LEUM COKE must not be used.
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGH-
TER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN-UP’ A FIRE IN THIS FIRE-
PLACE. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM FIREPLACE WHEN IT IS IN USE.
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