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WARNING
To prevent damage to your com-
bustor, do not:
•
Drop the combustor (which is
fragile compared to the rest
of the unit – so handle with
care)
•
Run water or compressed air
through the combustor
•
Try to clean the combustor
with any sharp tool
1.
Initially inspect the chimney system weekly.
From this, you will learn how often it will
be necessary to clean your chimney.
2.
Have your chimney cleaned by a qualifi ed
chimney sweep. If you wish to clean it
yourself, we recommend using a stiff plastic
or non-metallic brush. If a metal brush is
used, its size should be slightly smaller than
the fl ue to avoid damaging the chimney.
Do not use a brush that will scratch the
stainless steel interior of the chimney.
3.
Do not expect chemical cleaners to keep
your chimney clean. The rain cap can be
removed for inspection and/or cleaning of
the chimney. Using gloves, fi rmly grip the
lower portion of the rain cap. Turn the cap
1/8 of a turn counter-clockwise and lift it
off the chimney.
Before performing chimney sweep, open
the by-pass and remove the combustor.
Remove dust accumulation after chimney
sweep and put the combustor back in place.
Catalytic Combustor
The WRT4826WH fi replace is designed with a
catalytic combustor which will reduce pollution
emissions and creosote build up while improv-
ing thermal effi ciency. In order to optimize
and maintain the combustor performance, it
is important to visually check the combustor
at least 3 times during the heating season to
determine if physical degradation has occurred.
Catalytic combustors require little maintenance.
Cleaning the combustor once a year, preferably
when your fl ue system is serviced, is suffi cient
for most users.
• naphtha;
• engine oil;
• fl ammable liquids;
• solvents;
• grease; or
• coal
The prohibition against burning these materials
does not prohibit the use of fi re starters made
from paper, cardboard, saw dust, wax and
similar substances for the purpose of starting
a fi re in an affected wood heater.
Burning these materials may result in release of
toxic fumes or render the heater ineffective and
cause smoke. Intense fi ring with these materials
may overheat the fi replace, causing damage
to the unit, a fi re or even possibly igniting
a chimney fi re if the chimney is creosoted.
Burning unapproved fuel, resulting in excessive
pollutants being emitted, may be prohibited and
subject to a fi ne or other penalty by the authority
having jurisdiction in your area.
MAINTAINING YOUR FIREPLACE
Have your product inspected at least once
a year by a qualifi ed service technician to
ensure gaskets, air tubes, baffl es, and vent-
ing are in good repair to ensure proper per-
formance. Have degraded items replaced
by a qualifi ed service technician.
This wood heater contains a catalytic com-
bustor, which needs periodic inspection and
replacement for proper operation. It is against
federal regulations to operate this wood heater
in a manner inconsistent with operating instruc-
tions in this manual, or if the catalytic element
is deactivated or removed.
Creosote
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar
and other organic vapors which combine with
expelled moisture to form a black deposit called
creosote which accumulates on the fl ue lining.
When ignited, this creosote makes an extremely
hot fi re. If the creosote accumulation is large,
a creosote fi re in the chimney can damage the
chimney and overheat the surrounding wood
framing. Creosote formation in a chimney can
be minimized by making small hot fi res rather
than slow burning, smouldering fi res and by
proper refuelling techniques.
Chimney Maintenance
Regular chimney inspection and maintenance
combined with proper operation will prevent
chimney fi res. Keep your chimney clean. Do not
allow more than 1/16" creosote build up in your
chimney. The amount of creosote will depend
on variables such as frequency of use and type
of fi re. We recommend that you:
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 fi re. Time is the most important
factor in seasoning wood. Ideally the moisture
content should be reduced to 11-20%.
NOTE:
The use of a fi rewood moisture meter is rec-
ommended to ensure the fi rewood 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.
4'
4'
8'
Standard
Cord of
Wood
8 Ft.
(2.4M)
4 Ft.
(1.2M)
4 Ft. (1.2M)
Prohibited Fuels
This heater is designed to burn natural wood
only. Higher effi ciencies and lower emissions
generally result when burning air dried seasoned
hardwoods, as compared to softwoods or to
green or freshly cut hardwoods. DO NOT BURN:
• Garbage;
• Lawn clippings or yard waste;
• Materials containing rubber, including tires;
• Materials containing plastic;
• Waste petroleum products, paints or paint
thinners, or asphalt products;
• Materials containing asbestos;
• Construction or demolition debris;
• Railroad ties or pressure-treated wood;
• Manure or animal remains;
• Salt water driftwood or other previously salt
water saturated materials;
• Unseasoned wood;
• Christmas tree branches;
• Paper products, colored paper, cardboard,
plywood, or particleboard;
• gasoline;
The combustor supplied with this heater is a
Applied Ceramics, Inc., Long Life Combus-
tor. Consult the catalytic combustor war-
ranty also supplied with this wood heater.
Warranty claims should be addressed to:
Applied Ceramics, Inc.
5555 Pleasantdale Rd
Doraville, GA 30340
Phone # 770-368-8261
The packaging of the combustor must be
robust enough to protect against any ship-
ping damage that may occur.
