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WOOD IS A SAFE, CLEAN AND ECONOMICAL FUEL 

 

Species 

Approx. Wt 

BTU per Air 

Equivalent Value #2 

Cost @ 

Cost @ 

Cost @ 

 

Per Cord 

Dried Cord 

Heating Oil Litre 

  .80

¢

 

1.00 

1.25 

 

 

 

 

     $ 

     $ 

     $ 

Hickory 

3595 

30,600,000 

827.4 

579.18 

827.4 

1034.25 

Hard Maple 

3075 

29,000,000 

784.6 

549.22 

784.6 

980.75 

Beech 

3240 

27,800,000 

752.4 

526.68 

752.4 

940.50 

Red Oak 

3240 

27,300,000 

738.7 

517.09 

738.7 

923.38 

Yellow Birch 

3000 

26,200,000 

709.2 

496.44 

709.2 

886.50 

Elm 

2750 

27,800,000 

662.8 

463.96 

662.8 

828.50 

Soft Maple 

2500 

24,000,000 

649.2 

454.44 

649.2 

811.50 

Tamarack 

2500 

24,000,000 

649.2 

454.44 

649.2 

811.50 

Cherry 

2550 

23,500,000 

635.5 

444.85 

635.5 

794.38 

Ash 

2950 

22,600,000 

611.4 

427.98 

611.4 

764.25 

Spruce 

2100 

18,100,000 

490.1 

343.07 

490.1 

612.63 

Hemlock 

2100 

17,900,000 

484.1 

338.87 

484.1 

605.13 

Aspen 

1900 

17,700,000 

483.2 

338.24 

483.2 

604.00 

White Pine 

1800 

17,700,000 

462.8 

323.96 

462.8 

578.50 

Basswood 

1900 

17,000,000 

459.6 

321.72 

459.6 

574.50 

 
**To change liters into US gal., multiply by .264. 
 
For the least amount of wood handling, the wood with the highest heat content is most desirable.  
An open fireplace can actually refrigerate a house because it sucks in so much cold air that is only 
partially used for combustion.  A carefully designed fireplace makes use of perhaps 10-15% of the heat 
available: most still going up the flue.  The well-constructed potbellies get perhaps 20-25% and the 
automatic draft regulated, tightly sealed wood heaters get perhaps 50%. 
Notice that the percentages efficiency goes up as the combustion process becomes more and more 
controlled.  The roaring fire is a complete waste of fuel. The best situation is one where the combustion 
chamber is gas-tight.  This allows a controlled fire that toasts the wood and puts the right quantity of wood 
gas in the right place and at the right temperature for optional combustion and heat transfer. 
The NEWMAC WOOD FURNACE toasts the wood to charcoal and the charcoal burns to dust leaving a 
minute amount of residue. From the above heat values, it can be seen that a cord of Hickory wood is 
equivalent to $661.92 (@ 89.0¢ liter) worth of oil, over twice as much as you would pay for a cord of 
wood. 
Without taking into account all the free wood that is available. EFFICIENT WOOD HEATING cuts your 
heating costs in half. 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Summary of Contents for WAO E

Page 1: ...Inc DEBERT AIR INDUSTRIAL PARK 208 LANCASTER CRESCENT P O BOX 9 DEBERT NOVA SCOTIA BOM 1G0 PHONE 902 662 3840 FAX 902 662 2581 EMAIL newmac newmacfurnaces com WAREHOUSE Newmac Mfg Inc 430 SPRINGBANK A...

Page 2: ...be installed in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer and in a manner acceptable to the regulatory authority by mechanic experienced in such service When required by the regulatory Aut...

Page 3: ...le Fuel storage should conform to local bylaws This furnace should be installed by a qualified furnace service technician When installed as an add on supplementary furnace MAY BE CONNECTED TO DUCTWORK...

Page 4: ...aces or other heating appliances smell do not operate properly suffer smoke roll out when operated or back draft whether or not there is combustion present 3 Any of the above are alleviated by opening...

Page 5: ...ewmac pellet burner refer to the pellet burner installation and operating instructions OPTIONAL BLOWER SECTION INSTALLATION Installation of the Optional Blower Section converts add on supplementary fu...

Page 6: ...eys with straight edge ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 2040103 G12 Blower c w 8 Pulley 10 2040137 Blower Motor Mounting Bracket 2 2240003 8 x Blower Pulley 11 2120027 5 16 x...

Page 7: ...6 FIG 2 CONTROL LOCATIONS...

Page 8: ...7 FIG 3 CONTROL LOCATIONS WITH OPTIONAL BLOWER SECTION Optional blower section mounted on LH side Front view without optional blower section...

Page 9: ...nutes By means of slide plate A above the firedoor you can control the amount of combustion air allowed into the fire box The position of slide plate A will vary with heat requirement as well as size...

Page 10: ...The Primary Air Control PAC also called COMBUSTION AIR is normally set in the center between maximum and minimum The Thermostat also controls the amount of primary air entering the unit by turning on...

Page 11: ...e not recommended as they could damage the furnace heat exchanger and flue pipe One of the most efficient methods to clean a chimney is to lower a stiff brush chimney brush tied to a heavy weight down...

Page 12: ...ng summer months and as frequently as required during the heating season to prevent soot accumulation The furnace flue and chimney must be in good condition These instructions also apply to a draft in...

Page 13: ...12 FIG 4 OVERALL DIMENSIONS...

Page 14: ...13 FIG 5 OPTIONAL BLOWER SECTION OVERALL DIMENSIONS FIG 6 PRIMARY COMBUSTION AIR FLOW...

Page 15: ...olding brick lock up place one 1 brick on end on top of brick previously placed in back this should hold brick lock up to correct height 4 Install brick by starting at front putting one 1 bottom brick...

Page 16: ...15 FIG 8 INLINE DUCT CONNECTION...

Page 17: ...16 FIG 9 FLOW OF GASES...

Page 18: ...e firewood of the moist ground and the wood should be piled up in such a way that it is well exposed to the sun and the wind The moisture content of the wood will drop until it reaches equilibrium wit...

Page 19: ...mains in a chimney after its initial formation may later be significantly modified both in physical form and chemical content The water and the more volatile organic compounds tend to evaporate leavin...

Page 20: ...terior chimney Average flue gas temperatures can be increased by minimizing the length of stovepipe connecting the stove to the chimney This of course will also decrease the energy efficiency of the s...

Page 21: ...heir surroundings During a chimney fire one ought to check the roof and surroundings and possible wet down critical areas I f the chimney may not be up to safety standards one should also keep a close...

Page 22: ...ighest heat content is most desirable An open fireplace can actually refrigerate a house because it sucks in so much cold air that is only partially used for combustion A carefully designed fireplace...

Page 23: ...22 22 FIG 10 WIRING DIAGRAM BELT DRIVE...

Page 24: ...23 23 FIG 11 WIRING DIAGRAM DIRECT DRIVE...

Page 25: ...24 24 FIG 12 WIRING DIAGRAM VSM...

Page 26: ...25 25 FIG 13 WIRING DIAGRAM OPTIONAL BLOWER SECTION...

Page 27: ...ECONDARY AIR INLET 16 3100569 BAFFLE LEFT RIGHT 5 4120508 DOOR HEAT SHIELD 17 4060436 SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM 6 5300019 WIRE SPRING DOOR HANDLE 18 4060010 BRICK RACK 7 4120248 FRONT PANEL 19 4060153 HEAT...

Page 28: ...R ASSEMBLY The blower section can be mounted on the right or left side The furnace section right and left hand panels are interchangeable The fan and limit control mounts on the front corner closest t...

Page 29: ...28 28 FIG 16 AUXILLARY BAFFLES REMOVAL RE INSTALLATION...

Page 30: ...29 29 FIG 17 SECONDARY AIR SYSTEM BAFFLES REMOVAL INSTALLATION...

Page 31: ...5300020 Gasket 1 2160001 Hinge Pins 2 11 5300020 Door Seal Gasket 4 pc 3 Screws for Heat Shield 4 12 5300020 Metal Gasket Retainer 5 5300019 Cool Touch Spring Handle 13 4060474 Air Chute 6 5300019 Ro...

Page 32: ...nd all warranties will be automatically invalidated The heating unit must not be modified away from its published design and or specifications without written authorization for such modification from...

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