Valcourt FP12R, Installation And Operation Manual

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Page 13 Installation and Operation Manual - FP12 Mundo II
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2.4 EPA Certification Loading
The loading methods shown below are those used during emissions certification.
2.4.1 Air control
The air control is located below the ash shelf on
the right. To open the air control, push the air
control handle completely to the left (High). This
will increase the burn rate. To close the air control,
push the air control handle completely to the right
(Low). This will decrease the burn rate.
2.4.2 High burn rate (primary air control open)
Open the air control completely. Criss cross 10
small pieces (2”x2”) of wood into the firebox in 3
layers (2 at the bottom, 4 in the middle and 4 on
top). Criss cross 10 to 12 finely split kindling wood
pieces over the small pieces of wood. Tie knot with
five sheets of paper and place them on top of the
kindling wood. Light up the paper and let the door completely open until the 2 top layers are
burning. Close the door. When the kindling and the small pieces of wood are almost completely
burnt out and it is possible to break them into small pieces, level the coal bed and put 5 logs
in the firebox. Place 2 small pieces (about 3” x 3”) in the bottom in a reverse V shape, then put
two medium size pieces (about 4”x4”) in an East-West orientation in the back (over the reverse
V). Put a big piece (about 5”x5”) in the front over the reverse V. Try to leave air space between
the pieces. Let the door fully open for 3 minutes or when the fire is fully established and close
the door. Leave the air control fully opened.
2.4.3 Medium and low burn rate
On a 2” coal bed that is dark red, add 6 pieces of wood in the firebox. Place 2 small pieces
(about 2.5” x 2.5”) in the bottom in a reverse V shape, then put 2 medium size pieces (about
4”x4”) in an East-West orientation in the back (over the reverse V). Put a big piece (about 5”x5”)
in an East-West orientation in the front (over the reverse V) and put a last medium size piece
(about 4”x4”) over the two medium size pieces in the back. Try to leave air space between the
pieces. Let the door open at 90° for 3 minutes 30 seconds or when the fire is fully established
and close the door. Leave the primary air control open for approximately 5 minutes and then
close the primary air control halfway. After another 5 minutes, close the air control completely
for the low burn rate and 3/8” open for the medium burn rate.