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3.2.
Fuel
Wood burner performance also depends greatly on the fuel used
. The wood must be dry to get more heat (less
than 20% humidity). It will also be easier to regulate heat and keep the wood burner and flue in better condition.
Store firewood in a dry, ventilated place protected from the rain for at one to two years depending on the storage
and weather conditions. Use split pieces of wood, they will burn better than logs. The best would be split logs
with a similar section and shape.
NOT recommended pieces
RECOMMENDED pieces
Warning
.- In wood burners and inserts, prolonged and continuous use at a very low rate of combustion
or with very wet wood can cause highly flammable creosote to build up in the flue.
- You can also use compressed-wood logs, such as briquettes.
- Avoid softwoods, such as pine, because they produce a lot of smoke and soot that dirty the glass.
- Do not use flammable liquids to light the fire; always keep them away from the wood burner.
- Do not use the wood burner as an incinerator, never burn plastics, waste, garbage or rubbish.
- Remove the ashes when the wood burner is off and place them in a metal container as there may be burning
embers hidden in the ashes.
Advantages of using good quality firewood:
-Better heating power
-Better control in fire regulation
-Helps to keep a clean glass
-Helps to keep the wood burner and flue cleaner and in better
conditions
-hotter and more shining fire.
Disadvantages of using wood with a high humidity:
-lower heating power
-dirtier glass
-water evaporation might oxide metallic parts in the stove
-dirtier combustion chamber and flue.
-duller fire
Overloading the appliance with firewood decreases performance, reduces energy efficiency and
accelerates the wear and tear of the appliance. Do not exceed the maximum load of firewood given at the end of
the manual. Overloading the appliance voids a
ll the manufacturer’s warranties.
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