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3.2 OPERATING THE LE LAVAL
3.2.1 Fuel
The LE LAVAL fireplace is designed to work best when fueled with seasoned cordwood.
Hardwoods are preferred to softwoods since the energy content of wood is relative to its density.
Hardwoods will result in a longer burning fire and less frequent refuelling. A moisture content
of 15% to 20% (seasoned) is recommended. Wood that has been cut and split and let to dry
under a cover for a period of one year will usually meet that criteria. Omit excessively wet
wood will be difficult to burn and will result in lower efficiency, increased creosoting and
deposits on the glass and in the chimney. Omit excessively dry wood will burn well but will also
have higher emissions and shorter burning time.
Do not burn scrap or garbage, treated wood or wood such as driftwood from the ocean which has
been exposed to salt or other chemicals. Salt or chemicals can corrode the firebox and chimney.
Do not burn large amounts of paper, cardboard, Christmas tree branches or building construction
materials. Intense firing with these materials may overheat the fireplace, causing damage to the
unit, a fire or even possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted.
Processed firelogs can be used. Refer to firelog warnings and caution markings on packaging
prior to use.
3.2.2 First Fires
Before using the fireplace make sure to remove the plastic wrapping on the door. Remove all
remaining glue with mild soap. Make sure the doors are properly adjusted, thus avoiding colour
change to finish due to overheat.
The first 5 or 6 fires should be small fires of short duration (about 30 to 60 minutes) . This
will help cure the refractory bricks. The first fires may produce slight smoking due to drying of
the paint and steel and any dust accumulated on the fireplace will burn off at this time. It may set
off a smoke alarm located in the same room. For this reason the room should be well ventilated
for the first few fires.
3.2.3 Heat Output
The LE LAVAL fireplace is a mid-efficiency fireplace. In spite of the heat that the LE LAVAL
fireplace can deliver, it should not replace the main source of heat in your home. This fireplace
will bring extra warmth and ambiance to your home by distributing its heat as describe further in
the manual.
FOR MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT, WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE
INSTALLATION OF HOT AIR DUCTING SYSTEM (SECTION 3.5).