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Blower
The Alderlea Insert comes equipped with twin variable speed
circulating air blowers. The blower system is thermostatically
controlled for automatic operation, as as well manually with a
convenient bypass switch.
Blower Operation
Automatic: To operate the blowers automatically, push the rocker
switch to the “OFF” position and set the fan speed control to a
desired setting.
This will allow the blowers to turn on automatically once the Insert
has come up to operating temperature. It will also shut the blower
off after the fi re has gone out and the appliance has cooled to
below a useful heat output range.
Manual: To manually operate the blowers, push the rocker switch
to the “ON” position and set the fan speed control to a desired
setting. This will bypass the temperature switch and allow full
control of the blower.
Suggested settings:
- Combustion air control setting of “L” (low) position (pushed
to the far right), operate blower speed control on “Low”.
- Combustion air control set at anything above “L” (low),
operate blower speed control at desired setting.
Electrical Supply
Circulating air blower electrical rating; 115V, 60 Hz, 1.1 A. For
your protection against shock hazard, use only a properly
grounded outlet that will accept a three-pronged plug. Do not cut
or remove the grounding prong. Do not route power cord under
unit. Power cord must be routed to avoid contact with any hot or
sharp surfaces.
Consult local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
current CSA C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code and in the USA with
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition).
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns
1) Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the heater.
Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of embers, close door.
2) Adjust air control to “H” (high) position (pushed to the far left)
and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning.
3) After wood has charred, reset air control to desired setting.
4) When burning at a slow rate for extended periods, occasionally
maintain a strong fi re under supervision for a couple of hours
to relieve fi rebox and chimney deposits as well as any of the
deposits on the glass.
More Wood, More Heat
Seasoned wood has approximately 7500 BTU’s per pound. If
you put 10 pounds of wood in your stove for an eight hour burn
the wood will be producing 9375 BTU’s per hour. (7500 BTU x
10 lbs / 8 hrs. = 9375 BTU’s per hr.). If you put 20 lbs of wood in
your stove for an eight hour burn you will get 18,750 BTU’s per
hr. (7500 BTU x 20 lbs / 8 hrs. = 18,750 BTU’s per hr.). This is
only an example and is based on 100% efficiency. In reality, your
stove should perform in the 70% efficiency range.
Experience will give you the right settings for proper combustion
and efficient burning. Remember, the air inlet setting is affected
by variables such as type of wood, outside temperature, chimney
size and weather conditions. With practice, you will become
profi cient in operating your heater and will obtain the performance
for which it was designed.
Proper Draft
1) 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 of the chimney, local geography, nearby
obstructions and other factors.
2) Too much draft may cause excessive temperatures in the
appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove part
or chimney indicates excessive draft.
3) Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and
plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into the room through
appliance and chimney connector joints indicates inadequate
draft.
Ash Removal
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your fi rebox, and when
fi re has burned down and cooled, remove excess ashes. Leave
an ash bed approximately 1 inch deep on the fi rebox bottom to
help maintain a hot charcoal bed.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-
combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be
retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly
cooled. Other waste should not be placed in this container!
Blowers
Thermo
Switch
Control
Box
Electrical Rating : 115 V, 60 Hz, 1.1A
Fig. # 32
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