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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
FUEL
This appliance is designed to burn dry seasoned natural wood only (see
Page 20 for a list of prohibited fuels). Failure to burn proper fuels only
will void the certification and the warranty of the appliance.
Dry, seasoned wood is that which has been cut, split and allowed to dry
under a covered area where air is free to flow and circulate under and
around the wood (not under a tarp or plastic). Make sure wood is not
stacked directly on the ground, it may absorb moisture from the ground.
It should be allowed to dry in these conditions for a minimum of six
months, preferably one year or more.
IT MUST BE UNDERSTOOD
THAT WOOD CANNOT BE LEFT IN ANY KIND OF WET OR DAMP
AREA OR IT WILL NEVER BECOME COMPLETELY SEASONED.
Do Not store fuel within space heater installation clearances or within
the space required for refueling and ash removal.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER
Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifica-
tions can result in permanent damage to the heater.
Figure 22
Figure 23
OK
4'
4'
8'
Standard
Cord of
Wood
What does “Well-Seasoned” mean?
When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, full of sap and moisture.
This moisture content can exceed 80%, which must be reduced to less
than 20%. Wood properly seasoned is then capable of generating the
heat the stove was designed to provide.
Green wood does not burn easily. Attempting to burn green wood often
results in a lot of smoke and very little fire. Time is the most important
factor in seasoning wood. Ideally the moisture content should be reduced
to 11-20%.
NOTE: The use of a firewood moisture meter is recommended
to ensure the firewood contains less than 20% moisture.
Seasoning Guide
Softwoods – 6 months to 18 months
Hardwoods – 12 months to 24 months
Logs that are 5” diameter across or larger should be split in half, three
pieces if over 8 inches, and four pieces when over a foot across. If a tree
has been dead for 2 – 4 years it still needs to be cut, split, and seasoned
for 6 to 24 months depending on the wood.
8 Ft.
(2.4M)
4 Ft.
(1.2M)
4 Ft. (1.2M)
