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PUREFIRE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This fireplace is equipped with a PureFire
Emission Control System. The Catalytic
Hood system reduces particulates emissions
in a wood burning fireplace to meet the EPA
Wood-Burning Fireplace Program Phase 2
emission level.
The EPA qualifying label, shown on page 20,
will be affixed to the catalyst. Before lighting
the first fire, remove and maintain this label in
a safe place if needed for permits or building
inspection. Prior to beginning installation, con
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tact your local building official to determine the
need to obtain a permit. For proper operation,
catalyst must be replace every 3 to 5 years.
FUELING GUIDELINES
The fireplace grate must always be secured to
the retaining brackets provided. The position
of the grate must be centered against the back
wall of the firebox.
Burn only dry, seasoned (cured) wood with
less than 20% moisture. Avoid the use of
treated, painted and laminated wood. Never
burn garbage or other foreign materials. Do
not use artificial logs, colored newspaper or
petroleum based fire starters. Avoid wood with
high salt content. All of these materials may
contain compounds which can shorten the
life of the catalyst. Wet or unseasoned wood
may lower catalytic temperatures and result
in inefficient operation.
The catalyst is designed to function at opti
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mum efficiency when the fireplace is burning
clean, dry, cord wood as fireplace fuel. A
simple visual inspection of the chimney dur
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ing the wood burning process will determine
catalyst performance.
The fuel load should always be placed on
the back of the grate. Use clean dry wood,
seasoned cord wood is the best choice.
Never burn trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber,
industrial solvents, flammable liquids, naptha,
household garbage, material treated with
petroleum products, leaves, paper products,
cardboard or salt driftwood.
Refer to your FMI PRODUCTS, LLC
Home-
owner's Guide
included with your fireplace for
proper fire building technique and ash removal
procedures. These fueling guidelines must be
followed in order to achieve maximum emis
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sions performance from the PureFire System.
OPERATION
The proper use of a wood burning fireplace
equipped with the catalyst will significantly
reduce the emissions that it produces. Simple
fuel considerations with regard to moisture
content, size, and quality of fuel will help
control the production of wood smoke and
improve the performance of the catalyst and
fireplace efficiency. With proper care, the
catalyst will provide years of fuel savings
and lowered emissions. By following some
simple guidelines, you will ensure maximum
performance and longevity.
The smoke that is usually seen coming out
of a chimney is essentially a combination of
unburned fuel (carbon and hydrogen) and
moisture in the form of water vapor. The cata
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lyst is a technology that provides secondary
combustion for the wood burning process.
MAINTENANCE
The PureFire System is a maintenance free
technology. Do not attempt to remove or clean
the combustor. The direct flame from the fire
will clean the combustor. Only a certified
technician should remove the unit. To ensure
proper fireplace operation, the PureFire Sys
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tem should be replaced every 3 to 5 years
(see
Parts
on page 22).
NOTE: Chimney smoke may be visible during
the first 8 to 10 minutes of fireplace operation
when the fire is first getting started and the
final 8 to 10 minutes of operation while the fire
is dissipating. Under normal operating condi
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tions, you should see little or no smoke coming
out of the chimney. If continuous smoke is
visible, make sure only dry seasoned wood
is being burned. If visible smoke continues,
the combustor has ceased to function or there
is thermal crumbling. Call FMI PRODUCTS,
LLC at 1-866-328-4537 for replacement parts.
