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Heatilator • ECO-ADV-WS22 • 7057-128D • September 15, 2011
L. Wood
Fuel
Moisture
Seasoned Wood
• Cut logs to size
• Split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter.
• Air dry to a moisture content of around 20%
- *Soft wood - about nine months to dry
- *Hard wood - about eighteen months to dry
Soft woods
Hard woods
• Douglas
Fir
• Oak
• Pine
• Maple
• Spruce
• Apple
• Cedar
• Birch
• Poplar
• Aspen
• Alder
The majority of the problems appliance owners experience
are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood.
•
Wet, unseasoned wood
requires energy to evaporate the
water instead of heating your home, and
• Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney,
accelerating formation of creosote.
Storing Wood
Steps to ensure properly seasoned wood:
• Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around and
through woodpile.
• Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air circulation
underneath.
•
Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 inches
(152 mm) in diameter should be split.
• Wood (whole or split) should be stacked so both ends of
each piece are exposed to air. More drying occurs through
the cut ends than the sides.
• Store wood under cover to prevent water absorption
from rain or snow. Avoid covering the sides and ends
completely.
Processed Solid Fuel Fire Logs
•
NOT
permitted for use in this appliance
Hardwood vs Softwood
Your appliance performance depends on the quality of the
fi rewood you use.
• Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound .
• Hard woods are more dense than soft woods.
• Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods.
•
Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower and
are harder to ignite.
• Soft woods require less time to dry, burn faster and are
easier to ignite.
• Start
the
fi re with softwood to bring the appliance up to
operating temperature and to establish draft.
• Add hardwood for slow, even heat and longer burn time.
*
NOTE:
Seasoning time may vary depending on drying
conditions.
WARNING! Risk of Fire!
• Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation of
creosote.
• Store wood in dry location.
• Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
WARNING! Risk of Fire! DO NOT store wood:
• In front of the appliance.
• In space required for loading or ash removal.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START A
FIRE.
•
Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).
•
May generate carbon monooxide if burn material other
than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
