12
7060-227J
August
13,
2018
Explorer III Wood Stove
F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
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
wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
For maximum operating efficiency
1. This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates
the appliance at its maximum efficiency removing any
guess work for the homeowner. Follow the instructions
below for each burn rate for the Start-Up Air Control
and Burn Rate Air Control (
Figure 12.1).
2.
Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
Burn Rate examples
Primary control is open when moved to the left.
1.
Low burn setting: Move burn rate control to far right.
Activate the startup air by pushing in and pulling out.
2.
Medium low burn setting: Move burn rate control
left from low setting 1/8”-1/2”. Activate startup air by
pushing in and pulling out.
3.
Medium high burn setting: Move burn rate control to far
left. Activate the startup air by pushing in and pulling
out.
4.
High burn setting: Move burn rate control to far left.
Activate the startup air by pushing in without pulling
back. This locks ACC open for maximum combustion
air.
NOTE:
1-3 burn settings the fan shall be off for the first 30
minutes and then be operated in the high position.
High burn setting, fan shall be may continue to be
on full after the loading of the fuel.
NOTE:
Due to altitude and other circumstances this
operation information is a guideline, appliances
may run settings not in accordance with these
guidelines to achieve same desired burn rates.
NOTE:
Operate appliance on High Burn 45 minutes a
day to help keep flue/chimney clean.
Figure 12.1
Burn Rate Control
ACC Control
WARNING
Risk of Fire.
When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding the
Automatic Combustion Control system an over fire
situation can occur and may result in a chimney
fire.
Over firing will void the appliance warranty.
