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operation
When loading the appliance, ensure that the two upper fi bre baffl es are not lifted up and off their ledge. Maximum
heat for minimum fuel (optimum burn) occurs when the appliance top temperature is between 500°F (260°C) and
600°F (315°C).
Burn only dry seasoned wood with 20% moisture content .It produces more heat and less soot or creosote. Do not
burn ocean beach wood. Its salt content can produce a metal eating acid. Because these appliances burn at the
front, they are clean and effi cient, but they are also very hot and gloves are useful.
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WARNING
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Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks. Do not use elevated grate or otherwise raise the
fi re.
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Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash
removal.
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Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation, which, when ignited, can cause
a chimney fi re that may result in a serious house fi re.
When operating the appliance effi ciently, the bricks will be nearly all white and the glass mostly clear. The white-
ness of the bricks and the cleanness of the glass are good indicators of your operating effi ciency.
Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces of wood are burned.
A minimum of three pieces are needed to encase a bed of coals that sustains the fi re. Loosely stacked wood
burns quicker than a tightly packed load.
A fl ash fi re is a small fi re burned quickly when you don’t need much heat. After your kindling has “caught”, load
at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely. Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.
Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your
household routine so that only enough coals are left to start the next load.
SUFFICIENT FIREWOOD
INSUFFICIENT FIREWOOD
When refuelling, open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair of long appliance gloves when
feeding the fi re. Keep a small steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to remove ashes. Do not store wood
within 4 feet (1.2m) of the appliance.
Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the appliance.
1.
Move the air control to high.
2.
Open the bypass door, if equipped.
3.
Open the glass door slightly. Allow the airfl ow inside the fi rebox to stabilize before opening the doors
fully.
4.
Load wood and burn at a medium low setting.
5.
After 5-10 minutes, close the glass doors.
6.
Ensure catalyst temperature is stable then shut bypass door, if equipped.
In the evening, load your appliance at least a half-hour before bed to ensure the fi re is hot enough to close the
draft control for an overnight burn, refer to the “overnight burn” section for detailed information.
When loading the appliance, ensure to keep fuel back from the glass. If coals were to accumulate on the front
lip, there is a chance they will fall out when the door is opened.
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