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3.2 DRAFT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the
chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney depends on the length
and diameter of chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and
other factors. Adjusting the air control (Item B) regulates the
temperature.
The draft can be adjusted from a low burn rate with the control fully
closed, to a fast burn rate with the control fully open.
Inadequate draft may cause back-puffi ng into the room through the ap-
pliance and chimney connector points and may cause plugging of the
chimney. Too much draft may cause an excessive temperature in the
appliance, glowing red appliance parts or chimney connectors or an uncontrollable burn which can lead to a
chimney fi re or permanent damage to the appliance.
3.3 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / SMOKE DETECTORS
3.4 FUEL
All homes with a solid fuel burning appliance should have at least one fi re extinguisher in a central location
known to all, and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the appliance. If it sounds an alarm,
correct the cause but do not deactivate or relocate the smoke detector.
For maximum effi ciency, when the appliance is thoroughly hot, load it fully to the top of the door opening and
burn at a medium low setting. Maximum heat for minimum fuel (optimum burn) occurs when the appliance top
temperature is between 500°F (260°C) and 600°F (315°C). The cleanness of the glass is a good indicator of
your operating effi ciency. Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces of wood are burned or the
wood may not burn completely. A minimum of three pieces are needed to encase a bed of coals that sustains
the fi re.
Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load. Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a
steady output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your house hold routine so that only enough coals
are left to start the next load. In the evening, load your appliance, at least, a half-hour before bed to ensure a
good fi re, hot enough to close the draft control for an overnight burn. Burn only dry seasoned wood.
It produces more heat and less soot or creosote. Do not burn ocean beach wood. Its salt content can produce
a metal eating acid. When refueling open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair of long gloves
(barbecue gloves) when feeding the fi re. Because these appliances burn at the front, they are clean and effi -
cient, but they are also very hot and gloves are useful. Keep a small steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and
to remove ashes. Do not store the wood within 3 feet (1m) of the appliance.
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3.5 LIGHTING A FIRE
3.5.1 FLASH FIRE
A fl ash fi re is a small fi re burned quickly when you don't need much heat. After your kindling has "caught", load
at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely. Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.
Always operate this appliance with the door closed and latched except
during start-up and re-fueling.
Burning your appliance with the doors open or ajar creates a
fi
re hazard that may result in a house
and or chimney
fi
re.
!
WARNING
!
WARNING
Do not store fuel within the clearance to combustibles, or in the space required
for re-fueling and ash removal.
Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation. When ignited it can
cause a chimney
fi
re that may result in a serious house
fi
re.
