7056-153F • 20 August, 2018
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Heatilator EcoChoice WS18
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Figure 11.1 - Burn Rate Air Control
High
Medium High
Medium
Low
•
The air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox,
near the top of the glass door.
• This preheated air supplies the necessary fresh oxygen
to mix with the unburned gases, helping to create
second, third and fourth combustions
•
This air is regulated by the Burn Rate Air Control.
• There are four settings High, Medium-High, Medium-
Low and Low.
•
When the control is raised all the way up it is on the
High setting and when pushed all the down it is on the
Low setting
(Figure 11.1)
.
H. Burn Rate Air Controls
For maximum operating efficiency
This wood appliance has a manufacturer-set minimum
low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
1.
Follow the instructions below for each burn rate for the
Burn Rate Air Control
(Figure 11.1)
.
2.
Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
Burn Rates
1. Starting a Fire
•
Open the Burn Rate Air Control by raising it all the way
to the top for the High setting.
•
The blower tends to cool the appliance. Leave the
blower off until the burn is well established, i.e., 30
minutes.
• After loading the appliance with wood and starting
the fire, set the Burn Rate Air Controls to the desired
setting by following the burn rate instructions below.
2. High Burn Rate - Maximum Heat* - 30,000+ BTU/hr
•
Raise the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it
stops (top marker) to a fully open position.
•
Be sure and monitor the fire closely while in this setting
to avoid over firing your appliance.
3. Medium-High Burn Rate* - 15,000 to 30,000 BTU/hr
•
Raise the Burn Rate Air Control to the Medium High
marker. Blower may remain on.
4. Medium-Low Burn Rate* - 10,000 to 15,000 BTU/hr
•
Raise the Burn Rate Air Control to the Medium marker.
Leave the blower off until the burn is well established,
i.e., 30 minutes.
5. Low Burn Rate* - Below 10,000 BTU/hr
•
Leave the Burn Rate Air Control at the bottom marker.
Leave the blower off until the burn is well established,
i.e., 30 minutes.
*NOTE:
These are approximate settings, and will vary
with type of wood or chimney draft. Due to
altitude and other environmental circumstances,
this operational information is a guideline only.
I. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding the
system an over fire situation can occur and may
result in a chimney fire.
Over firing will void the appliance warranty.
