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Page 16 Wood Stove - Owner's Manual
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3.8.5 Logs Orientation
In a relatively square firebox, the wood can be loaded north-south (ends of the logs visible) or
east-west (sides of the logs visible).
North-south loads allow more wood to be loaded at the same time. On the other hand, they
break into smaller pieces faster. North-south loading is good for high output, long lasting fires
for cold weather.
East-west loads allow a limited amount of wood since too many logs could cause them to fall
on the glass. East-west loads, placed in a compact way, take a long time before breaking down.
They are excellent for low-intensity, long-lasting fires in relatively mild weather.
3.8.6 Carbon Monoxide
When unburned logs remain in the firebox and the flame disappears, go outside and look at the
chimney exit. If there is visible smoke, it means that there is still combustible to burn but that
the fire lacks air to burn properly. In this situation, the CO rate will increase so it is important to
react. Open the door slightly and move the log with a poker. Turn it over and create a passage
for the air below, making a trench with the coal bed. Add small pieces of wood to restart the
combustion.
4. Maintenance
This heater will give many years of reliable service if used and maintained properly. Internal
components of the firebox such as firebricks or refractory panels, baffle and air tubes will wear
over time. Defective parts should always be replaced with original parts (see « Exploded diagram
and parts list » in the
Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual) .
To avoid premature deterioration, follow the lighting and reloading procedures in section
"3. Burning Wood Efficiently" and also avoid letting the heater run with the air intake fully open
for entire burn cycles.
4.1 Heater
4.1.1 Cleaning and Painting
Painted and plated surfaces can be wiped down with a soft, damp cloth. If the paint is scratched
or damaged, it is possible to repaint the heater with a heat-resistant paint (see « Exploded
diagram and parts list » in the
Wood Stove Installation and Operation Manual) . Do not clean or
paint the appliance when it is hot. Before painting, the surface should be sanded lightly with
sandpaper and then wiped off to remove dust. Apply two thin layers of paint.
4.2 Refractory Materials and Baffle
Inspect the firebricks or the refractory panels and the baffle for damage periodically and replace
anything that is broken.
Operation of the heater with a cracked or missing baffle may cause unsafe temperatures
and hazardous conditions and will void the warranty.