CFM TF Series, Homeowner'S Manual

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2. Building the Fire
To build a fire, a basket grate should be used to raise
the fuel off the hearth. Combustion air needs to flow up
through the fuel for proper burning. Most CFM Corpo-
ration fireplaces come equipped with a basket grate.
A specially designed basket grate is required for your
fireplace. When replacing the basket grate, a specific
model must be used. Refer to Page 11 for the model
number.
The EWF does not use a basket type grate. Build the
fire directly on the grate. Do not elevate the wood.
Place a generous amount of crumpled or twisted news-
paper under the grate on the hearth. Allow a few ends
of the paper to extend out beyond the log area for later
lighting. Arrange kindling (small diameter sticks) in a
crisscross pattern on top of the paper.
Place a large diameter log, preferably one that has
been split, across the grate within approximately 1/2” of
the back wall of the fireplace. Place a second split log
1” to 2” in front of the first log. Place a third split log on
top of the other two, forming a crude pyramid. Be sure
the irregularities of the logs form air spaces between
the logs. (Fig. 6) If they do not, place a few sticks of
kindling between the logs to separate them slightly.
Additional logs may be added as needed to maintain
heat output. Logs should be split preferably in quarter
sections or smaller pieces. Split logs have more burn-
ing surfaces than whole logs and burn more readily.
The type and condition of wood that you use to build
your fire will have a great effect on the heat output of
your fireplace. For best results use oak, maple, birch,
hickory, apple or similar hardwoods. The wood should
be dry and seasoned 9 months to a year before use.
Damper
Control
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SH48 Damper Control Positions
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To Open
To
Close
Side View
Damper
Fig. 4 SHR36, SHR42A, SHR48, ODSHR42, TSH36, TSH42
Series damper control positions.
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Fig. 3 STR, TST & CVR Series damper control positions.
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STR & CVR Damper 1/18/99
CLOSED
OPEN
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SHR52 Damper Control Positions
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Damper
Damper Handle
To Close
To Open
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Fig. 5 SHR52 & TSH52 damper control.
Fig. 6 Log placement on grate.
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Basic Log Set-up
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