attention. It is recommended that the draught be reduced
(smaller opening) after the logs are well lighted as they
will require little draught to maintain combustion.
4.
When the fire is reduced to embers, open the door and
carefully rake the embers towards the front of the fire
chamber and reload with logs. After fuelling the stove
hold the fire door part number 3 in the exploded view
cracked open for 3-5 minutes, close the fire door and
adjust the spin valve to the required burn rate.
IMPORTANT: NEVER LEAVE THE STOVE UNAT-
TENDED WHEN THE FIREDOOR IS IN THE CRACKED
OPEN POSITION.
5.
Keep all combustible materials at least three feet away
from the stove and connector pipes. Never dry clothing
on, or over the stove or within three feet of it.
NEVER STORE FUEL WITHIN SPACE HEATER
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES OR WITHIN THE
SPACE REQUIRED FOR CHARGING AND ASH
REMOVAL.
6.
Use the main top of the stove for boiling, simmering
etc. You will soon learn the best ways and means of using
the stove in order to attain maximum efficiency.
7. Disposal of Ashes -
Ashes should be placed in a
metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed contain-
er of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible floor
or on the ground, well away from all combustible materi-
als, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of
by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should
be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
8. Creosote -
Formation and need for removal - When
wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic
vapours, which combine with expelled moisture to form
creosote. The creosote vapours condense in the rela-
tively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When
ignited this creosote makes and extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspect-
ed at least twice monthly during the heating season to
determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote
has accumulated it should be removed to reduce the risk
of a chimney fire.
9.
Inspect the chimney connector frequently. Tap the
connector with your finger when the pipe is cool. If you
hear a dull echo, the pipe may need cleaning. Dis-
assemble the chimney connector and clean the sections.
Replace corroded pipe sections.
10.
For further information on using your Wood Heater
safely, obtain a copy of the National Fire Protection
Associations Publication, “Using coal and Wood Stoves
Safely” NFPA No. HS-8-1974.
FIRE SAFETY
To provide reasonable fire safety, the following should be
give serious consideration:
1.
The installation of smoke detectors.
2.
A conveniently located Class A fire extinguisher to
contend with small fires resulting from burning
embers.
3.
A practiced evacuation plan.
4.
A plan to deal with a chimney fire as follows.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIMNEY FIRE:
(a) Notify the fire department.
(b) Prepare occupants for immediate evacuation.
(c) Close all openings into the stove.
(d) While awaiting fire department watch for ignition to
adjacent combustibles from over-heated stove pipe
or hot embers or sparks from the chimney.
The Address is:-
National Fire Protection Association,
Batterymarch Park,
Quincy M.A. 02269,
Boston, MA 02210, U.S.A.
ENJOY ... BUT ENJOY SAFELY!!!
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