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Before establishing the first fire, remove all labels or equipment parts located in the ash box or in the
furnace.
While building your first fire, keep the combustion rate at a moderate level to ensure that the sealant binds
with the paint. all materials should be seasoned.
please note:
Before building a big fire, establish several fires. The curing process is necessary to ensure
that the paint is not damaged and that the wood stove is well seasoned.
do not overload the furnace. the optimum amount of fuel should not exceed one third (1/3) of the insert
volume. Before reloading, make sure that the fire has subsided. This will keep the fireplace from over-
firing.
flow of air can be regulated by the damper controls at the front of the unit.
Except for the short time required to build a fire, the fireplace door should be fully closed. If doors are left
partly open, flue gas may be drawn out of the opening creating risks from both fire and smoke.
establishing the first fire
4.
operation & maintenance
operation & user guide (Continued)
important
Ventilation devices which operate with the fireplace on the same premises or on the premises which
share the same ventilation shaft may not function properly.
Please ensure the grate is never blocked.
During installation please allow for access to have the fireplace and the connecting shaft cleaned.
If required, install cut-off and stifling devices.
reCommended fuel
This fireplace is designed for only wood fuel. Any fuel other than wood is strictly forbidden.
As a general rule it is recommended; use dry, well-seasoned
hard wood
with a 15% moisture content or
less in order for the unit to burn effectively and avoid any tarring. the heating output of wood depends on
the moisture percentage.
directly cUt
3 montHS
6 montHS
9 montHS
75%
48%
37%
36%
78%
62%
46%
38%
33%
18%
16%
15%
35%
27%
24%
24%
1 year
1 1/2 year
2 yearS
2 1/2 yearS
C
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l
l
C: Chunks l: logs
average WooD Drying tiMe baseD on Moisture Content
if the wood is piled up loosely, it will burn faster because the necessary oxygen for the combustion will
easily reach every piece of wood. this piling is recommended if you want to heat over a short period of time.
When the wood is piled more compact, it will burn slower as the combustion air cannot reach all the logs at
the same time. this piling is recommended if you want to heat over a longer period of time.
