Vermont Castings VSW30FTAL, Руководство по установке и эксплуатации для владельца жилья

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VSW30 Series Wood Stove
FAQS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is the correct way to start a fire?
a. You will need small pieces of dry wood (kindling)
and paper. Use only newspaper or paper that has
not been coated or had unknown materials glued or
applied to it.
Never use coated (typically advertising
flyers) or colored paper.
b. Open the door of the wood stove.
c. Crumple several pieces of paper and place them
in the center of the firebox and directly on to the
firebricks of the wood stove.
Refer to Page 5. Never
use a grate to elevate the fire.
d. Place small pieces of dry wood (kindling) over the
paper in a “Teepee” manner. This allows for good air
circulation, which is critical for good combustion.
e. Light the crumpled paper in 2 or 3 locations. NOTE:
It is important to heat the air in the stovepipe for draft
to start.
f. Fully open the air control of the wood stove (Refer to
Page 13) and close the door until it is slightly open,
allowing for much needed air to be introduced into the
firebox. Never leave the door fully open as sparks
from the kindling may occur causing injury. As the fire
begins to burn the kindling, some additional kindling
may be needed to sustain the fire. DO NOT add
more paper after the fire has started.
g. Once the kindling has started to burn, start by adding
some of your smaller pieces of seasoned (dry)
firewood.
NOTE: Adding large pieces at the early
stages will only serve to smother the fire. Continue
adding small pieces of seasoned (dry) firewood,
keeping the door slightly open until each piece starts
to ignite. Remember to always open the door slowly
between placing wood into the fire.
h. Once the wood has started to ignite and the smoke
has reduced, close the wood stove door fully. The
reduction of smoke, is a good indication that the draft
in the chimney has started and good combustion
is now possible. Larger pieces of seasoned (dry)
firewood can now be added when there is sufficient
space in the firebox. Adjust the air control setting to
desired setting.
Refer to Page 13
i) Note: The lower the air control setting the longer
the burn time of your firewood.
2. What type of wood is best to use as firewood?
Dry seasoned hardwood should be used. Avoid green
unseasoned wood. Green wood, besides burning at only
60 percent of the fuel value of dry seasoned wood, will
deposit creosote on the inside of your stove and along the
inside of your chimney.
3. What does dry seasoned wood mean, and what is
considered hardwood?
Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in a
well-ventilated and sheltered area would be considered
dry seasoned wood. Hardwoods are generally from
slow growth trees (Example: Oak and Fir). Softwoods
are generally from fast growth trees (Example: Pine and
Spruce).
4. Will following the above listed steps for starting a
fire result in perfect results all the time?
The quick answer is most of the time. There are many
variables that may affect your success rate when starting
a fire. Most of those variables and how to deal with them
will be learned through experience. Your ability to start a
good fire will significantly increase with time and patience.
Some of the reasons for poor stove performance will be
covered in the next section of these instructions
5. Why can’t I get the fire lit?
Damp or wet wood and poor draft are the main reasons
for poor results in starting a fire. Always use dry seasoned
wood for your fire. Even wood dried for two years will be
difficult to ignite if it has become wet.
6. Why is there always a large quantity of thick black
smoke present in the firebox?
A large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox is a
good indication that the draft is poor.
7. Is it normal for soot to cover the glass at the
beginning of a fire?
Your stove has been built with an air wash system that will
help keep the glass clear when the firebox has reached
a good operating temperature, and has a good draft.
Cold firebox temperature and poor draft cause sooting
of the glass. Once the firebox temperature and the draft
increases, the soot will burn off.
8. What is draft?
Draft is the ability of the chimney to exhaust by-products
produced during the normal combustion process.
9. What can cause a poor draft?
The most common factors for poor draft are:
a. Atmospheric pressure and air supply
b. Environmental condition
c. Cold chimney temperature
d. Poor chimney installation and maintenance
a. Atmospheric Pressure and Air Supply
Atmospheric pressure affecting the draft from a chimney
can be either outside the home, inside the home or both.
Outside the home, a high-pressure day (clear and cool)
generally creates a better draft in the chimney than a
low-pressure day (overcast and damp). Inside the home
normal household appliances, such as clothes dryers and
forced air furnaces compete for air, resulting in inadequate
amounts of air available to fuel a fire and create a condition