7057-143A • 20 August, 2018
Heatilator EcoChoice WS22
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L. Wood Fuel
Moisture
Seasoned Wood
• Cut logs to size
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Split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter
• Air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20%
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Soft wood - about nine months to dry
- Hard wood - about eighteen months to dry
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:
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Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around and
through woodpile.
• Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air circulation
underneath.
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Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 in.
(152 mm) in diameter should be split.
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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
firewood 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 fire with softwood to bring the appliance up to
operating temperature and to establish draft.
• Add hardwood for slow, even heat and longer burn
time.
NOTICE:
Seasoning time may vary depending on drying
conditions.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
•
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLE
FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR
ENGINE OIL.
•
Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt
(driftwood).
• May generate carbon monoxide if burn
material other than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
Fire Risk.
•
Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
•
Store wood in dry location.
•
Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation
of creosote.
WARNING
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store wood:
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In front of the appliance.
•
In space required for loading or ash removal.
HARDWOODS
SOFTWOODS
Alder
Aspen
Apple
Cedar
Birch
Douglas Fir
Maple
Pine
Oak
Spruce
Poplar
