Jetmaster SLOW COMBUSTION, Инструкция по установке и эксплуатации

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SLOW COMBUSTION FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
The initial heat-up period will depend on the local atmosphere conditions and the type and amount of
wood that is burned. Under most conditions this heat-up period will be between 10 and 20 minutes,
but it could be even longer.
During the burning cycle wood can be added at any stage. It is better to add smaller pieces of wood,
more regularly, than to wait until the fire turned into coals only and then adding a large load.
Wood selection
The type and size of wood used will play a big role in the performance of this fireplace. It is
important to note that the amount of heat conveyed to the room is determined by the wood burned. A
small fire can only heat a small area.
Types of wood.
Softer woods will give of larger, hotter flames and will burn out faster, while leaving less coals.
Harder woods will give of slower, cooler flames, burning much longer, while leaving more coals.
During start up, softer wood can be used for an initial hot burn. Softer woods will also assist in
getting a hot flame going again, if only a bed of glowing coals are left after a long burn cycle.
For long burn cycles, harder woods are better, to provide a less intense but longer burning cycle.
NOTE: Avoid the use of treated woods. This can cause uncontrolled flames, over heating or
even deposits that could damage the unit.
Dry / Wet wood.
Always burn dry wood only.
Wet wood that is unseasoned will not burn efficiently and will more than likely cause excessive
smoking.
Wood should have been stored (seasoned) in a dry but ventilated place for a year before burning.
Green (freshly cut) wood contains about 50% moisture. Heat from the fire has to drive this off as
steam before the wood can burn effectively. This heat is lost in the formation of steam.
Apart from burning your wood in an efficient appliance, burning seasoned wood is the greatest step
towards efficiency. Air-dried seasoned wood has about 20% moisture content; this reduction makes a
tremendous difference to the heat output of the fire.
Burning wet wood, will also limit the effectiveness of the combustion process, and might lead to
excessive formation of soot in the unit and the flue pipe.
NOTE: Excessive soot build-up can lead to a chimney fire (fire burning throughout the length
of the flue). This should be avoided.
Log sizes
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