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W415-2007 / D / 04.28.21
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operation
Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load. Wood burns in cycles rather than in a steady state.
Therefore, it is best to plan these cycles around household routines to ensure enough coals are left to start the next
load. In the evening, load the appliance at least 30 minutes before bed to ensure a fire that is hot enough to close the
draft control for an overnight burn.
Burn only dry seasoned wood with less than 20% moisture content. It produces more heat and less soot or creo-
sote. Do not burn ocean beach wood, as its salt content can produce acids that corrode metal. When refueling,
open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair of long gloves when feeding the fire, and keep a small
steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to remove ashes. Do not store the wood within 3 feet (1m) of the appli-
ance.
When the appliance is hot, load it to the top of the door opening while maintaining a 1/4” (6.4mm) space to second-
ary air tubes, and burn at a medium-low setting. The bricks will be nearly all white and the glass mostly clear. The
whiteness of the bricks and the cleanliness of the glass are good indicators of operating efficiency. Not enough heat
is produced when only 1 or 2 pieces of wood are burned or the wood is not burned completely. A minimum of 3
pieces are needed to create a bed of coals that sustains fire.
5.5 fuel
5.6 lighting a fire
5.6.1 flash fire
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WARNING
• Do not store fuel within the clearance to combustibles, or in the space required for re-fueling and ash
removal.
• Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation. When ignited, it can cause a
chimney fire that may result in a serious house fire.
When loading the appliance, keep fuel away from the glass. This prevents it from falling out when the door is
open, which could cause fire hazards and/or injuries.
note:
During initial startup, appliance may smoke, especially if there is poor draft. To prevent the appliance from
smoking, open the door approximately 1 to 2 inches (25mm to 51mm).
note:
!
WARNING
50.10
• Burn wood behind the log retainer directly on the fi rebricks. Do not use elevated grate or otherwise raise the
fi r e .
• Do not store wood within appliance installation clearances or within the space required for re-fueling and ash
removal.
• Burning wet, unseasoned wood can cause excessive creosote accumulation, which, when ignited, can cause
a chimney fi re that may result in a serious house fi re.
When operating the appliance effi ciently, the bricks will be nearly all white and the glass mostly clear. The white-
ness of the bricks and the cleanness of the glass are good indicators of your operating effi ciency.
Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces of wood are burned.
A minimum of three pieces are needed to encase a bed of coals that sustains the fi re. Loosely stacked wood
burns quicker than a tightly packed load.
A fl ash fi re is a small fi re burned quickly when you don’t need much heat. After your kindling has “caught”, load
at least 3 pieces of wood, stacked loosely. Burn with the draft control fully open or closed only slightly.
Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your
household routine so that only enough coals are left to start the next load.
SUFFICIENT FIREWOOD
INSUFFICIENT FIREWOOD
When refuelling, open the door slowly to prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair of long appliance gloves when
feeding the fi re. Keep a small steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to remove ashes. Do not store wood
within 4 feet (1.2m) of the appliance.
Follow the directions below to minimize smoke spillage while re-loading the appliance.
1. Move the air control to high.
2. Open the bypass door, if equipped.
3. Open the glass door slightly. Allow the airfl ow inside the fi rebox to stabilize before opening the doors
fully.
4. Load wood and burn at a medium low setting.
5. After 5-10 minutes, close the glass doors.
6. Ensure catalyst temperature is stable then shut bypass door, if equipped.
In the evening, load your appliance at least a half-hour before bed to ensure the fi re is hot enough to close the
draft control for an overnight burn, refer to the “overnight burn” section for detailed information.
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