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Installation and Operation Manual - Drolet Deco II
ENGLISH
smothered by the new load of wood. When the embers are simply spread inside the combustion
chamber, the new load smoulder for a long time before igniting.
Close the air control only when the firebox is full of bright turbulent flames, the wood is charred,
and its edges are glowing.
The heater should not be left unattended during ignition and the fire should not burn at full
intensity for more than a few minutes.
When lighting a new load, the appliance produces a heat surge. This heat surge is pleasant when
the room temperature is cool but can be unpleasant when the room is already warm. Therefore,
it is best to let each load of wood burn completely so that the room cools down before putting
a load of wood back on.
5.5 Removing Ashes
Ash should be removed from the firebox every two to three days of full time heating. Ash
should not accumulate excessively in the firebox since it will affect the proper operation of the
appliance. The best time to remove ash is in the morning, after an overnight fire when the heater
is relatively cold, but there is still a little chimney draft to draw the ash dust into the heater and
prevent going out into the room.
Ashes almost always contain live embers that can stay hot for days and which release carbon
monoxide gas. Ashes should be placed in a tightly covered metal container. The container must
be placed on a non-combustible floor or on the ground well away from all combustible materials.
If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be kept
in a closed metal container until they are completely cooled. No other waste should be placed
in this container.
5.6 Air Intake Control
Once the firewood, firebox and chimney are hot, air intake can be reduced to achieve a steady
burn.
As the air intake is reduced, the burn rate decreases. This
has the effect of distributing the thermal energy of the fuel
over a longer period of time. In addition, the flow rate of
exhaust through the appliance and flue pipe slows down,
which increases the duration of the energy transfer of the
exhaust gases. As the air intake is reduced, the flame slows
down.
If the flames diminish to the point of disappearing, the air
intake has been reduced too early in the combustion cycle
or the wood used is too wet. If the wood is dry and the air
control is used properly, the flames should decrease, but
remain bright and stable.
NEVER STORE ASHES INDOORS OR IN A NON-METALLIC CONTAINER
OR ON A WOODEN DECK.
CENDRES
ASHES
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