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4.3.2 Ideal burn rate for high yield
1. Use split logs (1 or 2 depending on the amount of heat needed).
2. Try to stagger the logs to promote the exchange of gases.
3. Set the thermostat on 7-8.
4. Set the fan to high.
The wood is burning properly when, following a degassing period during
which the inside of the fi replace becomes black, the black tar burns off and
the inside of the fi replace becomes clear. The fi replace
will blacken each time
a new load of wood is put in then clear up again.
For a better yield its best to set the thermostat to 7-8 and put each log in separately depending on
the amount of heat needed.
This will also help keep the glass, bricks and chimney cleaner.
Close the baffl
es as much as the chimney allows (see “Setting the baffl
es” below).
Maximum allowable load
Model
Phenix 75
Phenix 85
Phenix 95
Phenix 120
Maximum load (for slow burn rate)
6 Kg
7 Kg
9 Kg
10 Kg
Recommended load for one hour at
maximum burn rate
3.2 Kg
4 Kg
4.4 Kg
5 Kg
4.3.3 Slow burn rate and long-lasting combustion
Maximum allowable single load at low burn rate (see table above)
1. Keep a bed of embers 3 to 5 cm thick on the fl oor of the fi replace.
2. Select wide-cut logs.
3. Set the thermostat according to your chimney’s draught.This will
normally be 0 to 3 for a slow burn rate.
This load can only be used for a slow burn rate to maintain a long-lasting
fi re.
Parallel stacking of logs will help the fi re burn longer. Put more wood in
when only embers remain, just after the fl ames have disappeared.
WARNING: Continual use of the fi replace at a slow burn rate can cause an
accumulation of soot in the chimney due to condensation. This can lead to a
chimney fi re and also dirties the glass.
Avoid making a slow-burning fi re when atmospheric conditions are not
favourable (i.e. low pressure and high humidity) as this can cause smoke to
spill out.
