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7095-803C
August 23, 2019
EXPEDITION II INSERT
H. Burn Rate and Operating Efficiency
For maximum operating efficiency
• Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
• Follow these burn rate instructions below.
This wood appliance has a manufacturer-
set minimum low burn rate that must not be
altered. It is against federal regulations to alter
this setting or otherwise operate this pellet
insert in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
WARNING
I. Wood Fuel
Moisture
Processed Solid Fuel Fire Logs
• NOT permitted for use in this appliance
Hardwood vs Softwood
Your appliance performance depends on the quality of the
firewood you use.
• Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound.
• Hard woods are more dense than soft woods.
• Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods.
• Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower
and are harder to ignite.
• Soft woods require less time to dry, burn faster and are
easier to ignite.
•
Start the fire with softwood to bring the appliance up to
operating temperature and to establish draft.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR
FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS
GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with
salt (driftwood).
•
May generate carbon monoxide if burn
material other than wood.
May result in illness or possible death.
HARDWOODS
SOFTWOODS
Alder
Aspen
Apple
Cedar
Birch
Douglas Fir
Maple
Pine
Oak
Spruce
Poplar
NOTICE:
Seasoning time may vary depending on
drying conditions.
The majority of the problems appliance owners experience
are caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood.
•
Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate
the water instead of heating your home, and
•
Causes evaporating moisture which cools your
chimney, accelerating formation of creosote.
Seasoned Wood
•
Cut logs to size
•
Split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter
• Air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20%
- Softwood - about nine months to dry
- Hardwood
- about eighteen months to dry
Fire Risk.
•
Do NOT burn wet or green wood.
• Store wood in dry location.
•
Stack wood so both ends are exposed
to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause
accumulation of creosote.
WARNING
Storing Wood
Steps to ensure properly seasoned wood:
• Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around and
through woodpile.
•
Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air
circulation underneath.
• Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 in.
(152 mm) in diameter should be split.
•
Wood (whole or split) should be stacked so both ends
of each piece are exposed to air. More drying occurs
through the cut ends than the sides.
• Store wood under cover to prevent water absorption
from rain or snow. Avoid covering the sides and
ends completely.
Burn Rate
1. Starting a Fire:
-
Load appliance with wood and start fire (reference
Quick Start Guide on page 7).
- Activate ACC.
2. Reloading:
- Add wood as needed.
- Activate ACC.
3. Adjusting the Burn Rate:
The Expedition II Insert is designed to optimize
efficiency at all times. Since there are no user controls
to adjust the burn rate, the easiest method is to learn
how many logs you need at a time for the amount of
heat desired. In addition to the amount of wood and
the size of the logs, take the time to experiment with
split and unsplit logs as split logs will burn faster than
unsplit logs.
NOTE:
If using the blower should be off for the first 30
minutes and then be operated in the desired
setting at 30 minutes.
•
Add hardwood for slow, even heat and longer
burn time.
WARNING
Fire Risk
Do NOT store wood:
• In front of the appliance.
•
In space required for loading or
ash removal.
