E. Lighting Instructions/Establish Coal Bed
•
Open outside air by opening the lower access panel
and locate the outside air handle (it could be on the left
or right). Lift the handle up and pull out to open. See
Figure 3.21.
Note: This may be closed only when the fireplace is not
in use to prevent cold air infiltration.
•
Set the thermostat to the desired temperature. Push the
SBT button (the air control will open and the light should
illuminate green).
• Place several wads (4-5 pieces) of crumpled newspaper
on the firebox floor. Add 7-8 lbs. of kindling (pieces of
dry cord wood less than 1 inch in diameter) stacked on
top of the paper crisscrossed. See Figure 3.22.
• Make sure that no matches or other combustibles are in
the immediate area of the fireplace. Be sure the room
is adequately ventilated and the flue unobstructed.
•
For best results, use a hand held homeowner-type gas
torch to light the paper and wood for approximately one
minute.
•
Leave the door slightly open 1-2 inches (see Figure 3.26)
for 2-3 minutes then close the door, latching it lightly.
Then push the SBT button. See Figure 3.27.
•
After the flame gets established (approximately 5-6
minutes) shut and latch the door. Then push the SBT
button. See Figure 3.28.
•
When 1/2 to 2/3 of the kindling burns down, open the
door, push the SBT button and level the firebox.
• Add 11 to 12 pounds of start-up wood (1-3 inch diameter
pieces of cord wood) by stacking them in a crisscross
pattern. This will allow for proper air flow.
•
Leave door slightly open 1-2 inches (see Figure 3.26)
for 1-3 minutes or until a good flame is present. Then
close the door, latching it lightly. Then push the SBT
button. See Figure 3.27.
•
After the flame gets established (approximately 3-5
minutes) shut and latch the door. Then push the SBT
button.
•
When the kindling has burned down 1/2 to 2/3 and a good
flame is still present, push the SBT button and open the
door. Level the coal bed insuring that the combustion
air holes are not blocked.
High Burn
•
Load 5-6 pieces of cord wood 24 inches long to achieve
maximum firebox volume, stack 2 to 3 pieces high in the
back first, then 2 to 3 pieces in the front, making sure
to work the bottom pieces into the coal bed to insure
solid stack once all the wood is loaded. Leave at least
a 1 inch gap between the two stacks to insure good air
flow around the wood. See Figures 3.22, 3.24 & 3.25
for examples.
•
Leave the door slightly open 1-2 inches (see Figure 3.26)
for 2 to 3 minutes to get a good flame going then close
the door, latching it lightly and push the SBT button.
See Figure 3.27.
Outside Air Control
Handle
Figure 3.21 Outside Air Handle Shown on Right Side
Figure 3.22 Placing Kindling
Figure 3.23 Loading Wood
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Quadra-Fire • Pioneer III Owner’s Manual • 4182-900 • Rev D • 08/19
