Installation manual

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3.2 OPERATING THE ENERZONE SOLUTION 2.5ZC
3.2.1 Fuel
The ENERZONE SOLUTION 2.5ZC is designed to work best when fuelled with seasoned
cordwood. Use solid wood or processed solid fuel firelogs 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 that 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 fire or even possibly igniting a chimney fire if the chimney is creosoted.
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AUTION: DO NOT OVER FIRE THIS HEATER OVER FIRING CAN RESULT IN A SAFETY HAZARD AND
CAN PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE FIREPLACE AND CHIMNEY.
3.2.2 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. Your ENERZONE
SOLUTION 2.5ZC, on the other hand, has a smaller, completely sealed firebox which attains
much higher temperatures. It is therefore not designed to support excessive heat caused by
the addition of chemicals in manufactured logs. 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 evaluated for the application in fireplace and refer to firelog warnings and caution
markings on packaging prior to use.