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Figure 10.1
HIGH
MED
LOW
Burn Rate
Air Control
Start-Up
Air Control
It is very important to reload your appliance while
enough lively hot coals remain in order to provide the
amount of heat needed to dry and rekindle the next load
of wood. It is best to open the Burn Rate Air and Start-
Up Air Controls before reloading. This livens up the coal
bed and reduces excessive emissions (opacity/smoke).
Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not exit
appliance through opening. You should also break up
any large chunks and distribute the coals so that the
new wood is laid on hot coals.
Air quality is important to all of us, and if we choose to use
wood to heat our homes we should do so responsibly.
To do this we need to learn to burn our appliances in
the cleanest way possible. Doing this will allow us to
continue using our wood appliances for many years to
come.
2.
Medium low burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high position
for 5 minutes.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing the
knob all the way back toward the appliance to “HI”
then pull forwards towards the front of the appliance
until the knob stops.
- At that point move the Burn Rate Air Control spring
handle to 1/8”-1/2” from the low setting.
3.
Medium high burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high position.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing the
knob all the way back toward the appliance to “HI”
then pull forwards towards the front of the appliance
until the knob stops.
- At that point move the Burn Rate Air Control spring
handle to 1/2” – high.
4.
High burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high position
- Also activate ACC timer system knob pushed back to
the “HI” position.
Surface Thermometer is a Valuable Guide to Operation
A surface thermometer tells you when to adjust the air
control, and when to refuel, Figure 10.1.
For example, when the thermometer registers at least 450°F
(230°C) on the stove top after start-up you know the stove
is hot enough and it may be time to adjust the air control
if a sufficient ember bed has also been established. Note
that the stove will warm up much sooner than the chimney,
though; a warm chimney is the key to easy, effective stove
operation. When thermometer readings drop below 350°F.
(175°C) it’s time to adjust the air control for a higher burn
rate or to reload the stove. A temperature reading over
650°F. (340°C) is a sign to reduce the air supply to slow the
burn rate.
Use the following temperature ranges as a guide:
• Readings in the 350°-500°F. (175°-260°C) range indicate
low to medium heat output.
• 500°-600°F. (260°-315°C) readings indicate medium
heat output.
• Readings of 600°-650°F. (315-340°C) indicate high
heat output. Operating your wood stove continuously at
stove top temperatures higher than 650° F (340°C) may
damage your wood stove.
NOTE:
The above information is provided as a guideline
only. Altitude and other circumstances may require
control adjustments to achieve the desired burn rates.
NOTE:
Operate appliance on High Burn 45 minutes a
day to help keep flue/chimney clean.
NOTE:
If using the optional blower, for burn rate settings
1-3, the blower shall be off for the first 30 minutes and
then be operated in the high position at 30 minutes. For
high burn setting, blower may continue to be on full after
the loading of the fuel.
D. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
For maximum operating efficiency
This wood appliance has a manufacturer-set minimum
low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
• Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
Burn Rates
1.
Low burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high position
for 5 minutes.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing the
knob all the way back toward the appliance to “HI”
then pull forwards towards the front of the appliance
until the knob stops (
Figure 10.1
).
- At that point close the Burn Rate Air Control by moving
the spring handle to the low setting.
Surface
Thermometer
