Exception F200 wood Insert
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Overfiring results in excessive fuel consumption, and
may cause parts of the insert to glow red. If you notice signs
of overfiring, reduce the air supply to the fire, and review the
Maintenance section in this manual.
Never leave the insert unattended with the door open.
Overfiring may result.
In the event of a chimney fire, call your local fire depart-
ment; make sure everyone is safely out of the house. Reduce
the air intake of the insert as much as possible using the air
control lever; close the bypass damper to further restrict air
flow. Do not throw water on the fire; this can cause insert
damage and create an even more dangerous situation. Have
your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected before
resuming burning in your insert.
Removing and disposing of Ashes.
Before opening the door to remove the ashes, open
the bypass damper. Wearing heavy protective gloves, re-
move ashes from the fire chamber periodically with a small
shovel. Close the door before taking the ashes outside for
safe disposal.
A good time to empty the ashes is before loading. This
ensures that the ashes will be cold and safer to handle than
directly after poking the ashes down or tending the fire.
Never let the ashes build up to over 2" in depth. Ex-
cessive ash buildup can prevent proper venting of exhaust
gases.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed,
they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled.
Never use the ash disposal container for other trash.
Wood ash can be added to your garden or compost.
the first notch, the blower may be set to your desired comfort
level. Be sure that the blower cord does not run under, over,
above or in front of the insert.
The following guidelines for air settings can be used
for wood burning; as you become familiar with your insert,
you will know which settings best heat your home.
minimum burn Rate
-
air control fully to right.
medium-low burn Rate
- air control pulled 1"
out to the second notch.
medium-high burn Rate -
air control pulled out to the
fourth notch. This setting may be used to burn wood that
is damp in order to keep it burning, but will consume
seasoned, dry wood too fast.
high burn Rate
-
air control fully pulled out. This setting
is for refueling and starting a fire. Continuous burning at
this setting will cause premature failure of consumable
parts such as the afterburner hood and firebricks.
Note: At minimum burn rates the glass may get dirty
but will clean itself off again at higher burn rates.
After burner viewport.
This is a small ceramic glass window in the back of
the firebox. This window allows you to see the Afterburner
Combustion System in action. This glass may smoke up under
some conditions but will burn off again. It is OK if this glass
is not totally clean.
Operating as a Fireplace.
The F00 is tested and approved to be burned with the
front load door open and the damper open. In this mode of
operation you get a true fire sound as well as appearance. Due
to the crackling and popping of burning wood it is necessary
to place the optional screen over the door opening. This pre
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vents sparks from entering the room just like a screen over
a fireplace.
The insert is hot while in operation. Keep children,
clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
Overfiring
Avoid overfiring your insert. Overfiring is a poten-
tially hazardous situation which can lead to overheating of
combustible materials, damage to the insert, and in extreme
cases, cause a fire. Overfiring is caused by:
1. Too much air flowing through the insert too
quickly.
2. You may have positioned the primary air control
lever too far to the left.
3. You may have, inadvertently, left the damper open.
4. Not keeping up with routine maintenance,
such as checking door gaskets for wear.
Curing Paint.
As you begin to operate your insert at higher tempera
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tures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant smell; this is just
the paint going through the curing process, and will disappear
after a few fires.
