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Only burn wood that has been seasoned for at least one full year (two years is better). If
the wood has not been seasoned or dried, energy will be lost in evaporating the water
held in the wood. Furthermore, condensation or creosote might occur in the stove and
pipe when damp wood is burnt.
Freshly cut wood contains approx. 60-70% water and is completely unsuited for burn-
ing.
Log size should be about 2” (5 cm) less than the width of the firebox
.
Wood type
Dry wood kg/m³ In comparison to beech
Beech and oak
580
100 %
Ash
570
98 %
Maple
540
93 %
Birch
510
88 %
Mountain pine
480
83 %
Fir
390
67 %
Poplar
380
65 %
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WARNING!
NEVER burn trash (plastic and other types of artificial materials emit harm-
ful gases), driftwood, treated or painted wood, artificial logs or non-seasoned
wood. NEVER burn fuels other than specified! Burning charcoal for example,
contains the risk of generating carbon monoxide hazards!
All types of wood heat equally per pound; however, the density of wood is not the same
as is shown in the table below, where the combustible value of wood dried for two years
with a moisture of 15-20% is taken into account. See table to the left.
DRYING AND STORAGE
Wood to be used for burning in a stove should be dried for two years to ensure optimal
burning.
Here are some storage tips:
• Cut and split the wood before storing.
• Keep the woodpile in a dry sunny place, protected from the rain. Do not cover the pile
with plastic, because that prevents the wood from drying properly.
• Stack the wood with enough space between the rows to ensure good air circulation.
• Bring the logs inside the house two-three days prior to use.
FIREWOOD
USING THE STOVE
