Jack SUPER SJ125, Owner'S Manual

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BEST BURN PRACTICES
A properly installed, correctly used wood-burning appli-
ance should be smoke free. If you see or smell smoke
that means you may have a problem. Practice the fol-
lowing guidelines to Burn Wise in your appliance and
reduce smoke inside and outside your home.
Practical Tips for Building a Fire
Once your wood-burning appliance is properly in-
stalled, building an effective fire requires good firewood
(using the right wood in the right amount) and good fire
building practices. The following practical steps will
help you obtain the best efficiency from your wood
stove or fireplace.
Season wood outdoors through the summer for at least
6 months before burning it. Properly seasoned wood is
darker, has cracks in the end grain, and sounds hollow
when smacked against another piece of wood.
Wood burns best when the moisture content is less
than 20 percent. A wood moisture meter is included
with your furnace to test the moisture content of your
wood before you burn it.
Store wood outdoors, stacked neatly off the ground
with the top covered.
Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood that has been split
properly.
Burn hot fires.
To maintain proper airflow, regularly remove ashes
from your wood-burning appliance into a metal
container with a cover and store outdoors.
Operating Instructions
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