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PART B - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
5.0 Fuel
The FP7-LM ANTOINETTE WOOD FIREPLACE is designed to work best when fuelled with
seasoned cordwood. Use solid wood or processed solid fuel fire logs only. 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 those criteria. 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. 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 home fire or even possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER OVER FIRING CAN RESULT IN A
SAFETY HAZARD AND CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE
FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY.
5.1 The Use of Manufactured Logs
There are numerous types of manufactured logs sold on the market. You must be very careful
with this type of product. Many brands of manufactured logs contain chemical additives. DO
NOT BURN ANY MANUFACTURED LOGS CONTAINING CHEMICAL ADDITIVES. IF
YOU DO, YOU MAY OVERHEAT YOUR FIREPLACE, THEREFORE CAUSING A FIRE
HAZARD AND VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY. Logs containing chemical additives burn a lot
hotter and were designed for decorative fireplaces. Decorative fireplaces generally have larger,
cooler, and less air-tight fireboxes. Manufactured logs made of 100% wood residues do not pose
a threat to your fireplace. However, they must be used carefully. Manufactured logs typically
release a much larger heat output over a short period of time. Therefore, you cannot place a large
quantity of such logs into your fireplace. Start with one log, and gradually increase the load.
Never put more than 4 logs. The logs should be of an average size and not exceed 8 inches in
diameter.
WARNING: DO NOT POKE OR STIR THE LOGS WHILE THEY ARE BURNING.
USE ONLY FIRELOGS THAT HAVE BEEN TESTED FOR USE IN
FIREPLACES (SEE ULC/ORD-C127, COMPOSITE FIRELOGS) AND
PRIOR TO USE, REFER TO FIRELOG WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
MARKINGS ON PACKAGING.