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WHY THE CORRECT CHIMNEY SIZE IS IMPORTANT
Your appliance operates best using a minimum 6”(152mm) diameter chimney . The
maximum chimney diameter must not exceed 10”(254mm) in diameter or have a cross
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sectional area greater than 85 in (550cm ).
Today's solid fuel appliances are much more efficient than in the past. Your appliance
has been designed to give you controlled combustion, good heat transfer, using less fuel to do
so. The result of better heat transfer is lower chimney temperatures, making the chimney size
important for good draft. Poor draft will create poor performance of your appliance, and a safety
hazard.
Should you experience a problem with smoke entering the room or poor combustion
call in a local chimney expert.
BURN RATE
With the door closed, the rate of burning is regulated by the amount of air allowed to
enter the unit through the air control. With experience you will be able to set the control for the
desired heat and burning time.
Attempts to achieve higher output rates that exceed heater design specifications can
result in permanent damage to the heater. The recommended wood load is level with the top of
the firebricks. Overloading may prevent sufficient air entering the heater to properly fuel the fire.
Do not
tamper with air control beyond the normal adjustment capacity.
WARNING
Operate this heater only with the door closed.
ALWAYS PROVIDE A SOURCE OF FRESH AIR INTO THE ROOM WHERE THE UNIT IS
INSTALLED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN AIR STARVATION OF OTHER FUEL
BURNING APPLIANCES AND THE POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARDOUS
CONDITIONS.
THIS HEATER IS EXTREMELY HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. SERIOUS BURNS CAN
RESULT FROM CONTACT. CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED ESPECIALLY WHEN
CHILDREN ARE PRESENT.
