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WARNING: Do not use fire accelerants to rekindle the fire if the first attempt to start the fire failed. Do
not open the door. Simply reactivate the Activator by pushing it inwards.
NOTE: Sufficient air exchange is necessary for the fireplace to operate properly. Air is required in order to
maintain the combustion of the fireplace. If the house is airtight, the fireplace may not function properly. If the
fireplace is deprived of air, it will be necessary to provide a source of fresh air into the dwelling. This may be
done by using an air exchanger unit or simply by opening a window or a door near the fireplace partially for a
few minutes. Make sure that other equipment such as the kitchen exhaust fans or oil central heating systems
does not affect the fireplace functionality. Large return ducts of central heating systems located in the same
room as the fireplace may affect the proper functioning of the unit and may cause smoking.
4.5 Adding a New Load of Wood
WARNING: Open the door to reload only when the wood has been reduced to embers, otherwise there is a
risk of smoke infiltration into the house.
When the wood has been reduced to embers and there’s no visible flame, you may add a new load.
a) Crack the FUSION 18 door open and wait a few moments before opening the door completely.
b) Use your fireplace tools to gather the remaining embers at the center of the firebox.
c) Activate the Activator by pushing it in.
d) Once the embers begin to glow red, add the new load of wood in the firebox.
e) Keep the door of the FUSION 18 slightly unlatched until you see a flame in the firebox. Never leave the
FUSION 18 door unlatched without constant supervision.
f) Completely latch the FUSION 18 door.
Assure that a flame is maintained. Avoid wood smoldering on top of embers as this will result in a dirty glass,
excessive emissions, chimney creosote buildup and poor heat output. If wood is smoldering, ensure the
Activator has been activated and unlatch the door slightly with supervision until a flame has been maintained.
4.6 Blower Operation
A blower kit is preinstalled in the FUSION 18 fireplace insert. It includes two blowers mounted at the bottom on
either side of the firebox and a heat sensory thermodisk. An optional variable speed control can be installed to
adjust the speed of the fans. Do not install a substitute kit as this may result in overheating and risk of fire.
a) Connect the speed control to an 115V properly grounded outlet that accepts three-pronged plugs.
WARNING: Do not remove the grounding prong from the speed control.
b) Plug the power cord to the speed control.
c) Turn the speed control knob to the right until it clicks. The fans will start and stop automatically in the
presence and absence of heat respectively.
NOTE: Standard location of the power cord is on the left when facing the surround, but can be switched to the
opposite side. Please see Section 3.6 for instructions on how to reverse the location of the power cord.
CAUTION: Do not route the power cord under the unit, on hot surfaces, and on sharp edges.
Once the power cord has been plugged to the nearest 115V outlet, the fans will turn on and turn off
automatically. When the insert gets hot and the thermodisk reaches 95°F, the fans will turn on. The average
time it takes for the fans to activate is 30 to 45 minutes after starting a fire as explained in this manual (Section
4.4). The fans will turn off once the insert has cooled down and the thermodisk reaches 85°F. The speed of the
fans can be adjusted with the optional variable speed control.
