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EXPEDITION II INSERT
D. Combustible/Non-combustible Materials
• Combustible Material
Material made of or surfaced with wood, compressed
paper, plant fibers, plastics, or any material capable
of igniting and burning, whether flame-proofed or not,
plastered or non-plastered.
• Non-combustible Material
Material which will not ignite and burn. Such materials
are those consisting entirely of steel, iron, brick, tile,
slate, glass or plasters, or any combination thereof.
• Non-combustible Sealant Material
Sealants which will not ignite and burn: Rutland, Inc.
Fireplace Mortar #63, Rutland 76R, Nuflex 304, GE
RTV106 or GE RTB116 (or equivalent).
E. Seasoned Wood
Burn only dry seasoned wood. Store wood under cover,
out of the rain and snow. Dry and well-seasoned wood will
not only minimize the chance of creosote formation, but will
give you the most efficient fire. Even dry wood contains at
least 15% moisture by weight, and should be burned hot
enough to keep the chimney hot for as long as it takes to
dry the wood out - about one hour. It is a waste of energy to
burn unseasoned wood of any kind.
Dead wood lying on the forest floor should be considered
wet, and requires full seasoning time. Standing dead wood
can be considered to be about 2/3 seasoned. To tell if wood
is dry enough to burn, check the ends of the logs. If there
are cracks radiating in all directions from the center, it is
dry. If your wood sizzles in the fire, even though the surface
is dry, it may not be fully cured.
Splitting wood before it is stored reduces drying time.
Wood should be stacked so that both ends of each piece
are exposed to air, since more drying occurs through the
cut ends than the sides. This is true even with wood that
has been split. Store wood under cover, such as in a shed,
or covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap
plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from
rain or snow, delaying the seasoning process.
C. Over firing
1. Symptoms of Over-Firing
Symptoms of over-firing may include one or more of
the following:
•
Chimney connector or appliance glowing
•
Roaring, rumbling noises
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Loud cracking or banging sounds
•
Metal warping
•
Chimney fire
2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce
air supply to the fire.
•
If you suspect a chimney fire, call the fire department
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have your
stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
• Do not use your stove until the chimney professional
informs you it is safe to do so.
Hearth & Home Technologies WILL NOT warranty stoves
that exhibit evidence of over-firing. Evidence of over-
firing includes, but is not limited to:
• Warped air tube
• Deteriorated refractory brick retainers
•
Deteriorated baffle and other interior components
B. Fire Safety
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
given serious consideration:
1.
Install at least one smoke detector on each floor of
your home to ensure your safety. They should be
located away from the heating appliance and close
to the sleeping areas. Follow the smoke detector
manufacturer’s placement and installation instructions,
and be sure to maintain regularly.
2.
A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small fires resulting from burning embers.
3. A CO detector should be installed in the room with
the appliance.
4.
A practiced evacuation plan, consisting of at least two
escape routes.
5.
A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows:
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In the event of a chimney fire:
─
Evacuate the house immediately
─ Notify fire department.
Fire Risk. Do not over-fire.
Over-firing may ignite creosote or will damage
the appliance and chimney.
WARNING
To prevent over-firing your appliance, DO NOT:
•
Use flammable liquids
• Overload with wood
•
Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
•
Permit too much air to the fire
