Owner`s manual

RE-FII HI NG FOR /lES T PERFORMANCE
The l\l A( ;NUl\1 ZC will operate best if attention is given to operating the unit with the damper open for a short
period of time
after refueling in order to bring the fuel load as well us the fireplac e/ chimney system, tip to its
optimum operating temperature.
By operating the MAGNUM ZC with a hot start afte r refueling, the
MAG NUM ZC can achieve the bum rates of slow com bustion, but with the temperature and performance of
medi um co mbustion. Combustion efficiency is relative 10
firebox temperatu re, and the ref ore ensuring that there
is sufficien
llc mpcralure in the firebox will improve pcrfo nn ancc. Once the firebox is ha l enough so that names
reach bey
ond the baffle, the damp er can be closed 10 the minimum selling. If the [lames do not continue beyond
the
edge of the baffle, the air control should be reopened to establish a holler fire. The benefit of this technique
will
becleaner glass, less crcosotlng, greate r efficiency, and the most pleasing fire for your en jo yment.
SMOKING: Cm"ws am I I ro" hle. <;lu wl illl:
To reduce the likelihood of smoki ng when ope ning the doors, open the damper bef ore open ing the doors. Your
fireplace has been designed and tested to provide smoke free operation. Occasionally there may
be a small
amount of smoking upon lighting the fire, until the chimney heats up. but this should not continue. If the
fireplace continues to smoke
it is probably due to one or more of tile following reasons:
1. T il E IJO Olt S AIU: P AIHI ALLV OI'I,:N
./ Open boih doors fully when opening them .
2. NOT ENOUGH IlE I'LAO :MENT A lii (HOUSE IlEI'IU:SSUllI ZATION)
./ As the fire bums, air goes lip the chimney. This air 1II 11 St be replaced through leakage into the house, or
lhrough the outside air duct
(if installed). When operating j he MAGNUM ZC. the outside air supply should
be open. Opcn a nearby window temporarily 10 check the adeq uacy of the replacement air supply. Correct
depressurization problem by installing make-up air.
3, VI:NTILATOIl FAN OI' EIlATI NG (HOUSE IlEPIlESSUllIZATION)
./ Th ese fans draw air 011 1of the house and may actually drew air down the chimney. Open a nearby window
and tum
off all fans to determine if this is thecause of the problem.
4. TOO LAIlGE 01 ' A FIIlE
./ Do not bum more than 3"-4" medium (4" diameter) (100 nun}size logs at a lime.
5. WE TWOOn
./ Wet or tarred wood will smolder and smoke instead of bum properly.
6. mu rv OR IILOCKlm CIII MNF. V
./ Check to make sure the chimney is clear and reasonably clean.
7. CIIIMNEY HI:IGIIT NOT SUFFICIENT
./ The chimney IIIl1 st extend at least 3' (915 mm) above its point of COil tact with the roof and at least 2' (610
mm) higher than any roof or wall within 10' (3 m) of it. When Installed with off sets, additional height is
required 10 maintain the minimum height and to compensate for the decrease in draft. Additional height
will
increase draft and will decrease the tendency to smoke if caused by low draft. Tall buildings, trees, and
surrounding hills will cause down drafts resulting in
back drafting (smoking) when opening the fireplace
doors.
8. N EGAT IV E IIUESSUl tE IN T in : 1I0 USE
MAONUM1.c MANU .... I, - N ""~ mbcr 2009
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