User manual

To fit the insert into the zero-clearance firebox, the following
items may be removed: damper, ember catches, fire grate, doors, and
viewing screen or curtains. The smoke shelf or baffle can also be
removed if done without cutting the material or permanently altering
the fireplace structure.
When installing into a masonry opening, it is suggested that you wrap
the insert with fiberglass or other non-combustible insulation for
better heat retention. Note that bricks and mortar should not be
removed from the existing fireplace unless first consulting the
Building Inspector or Fire Marshall. As a final note make sure that
the surround or shield around the insert seals the fireplace opening
to insure proper draft.
3. SENSIBLE WOOD BURNING
Proper wood burning
When dry wood is burned in a wood-burning stove the following process
occurs (over a period of approx. 1 hour):
- After lighting the log starts to dry and heats up.
- After drying the temperature of wood rises to approx. 300–400°F
(150-200°C) and is converted into combustible gases/charcoal.
- As the wood is gasified a certain portion of the gases produced
burn and are converted into carbon dioxide and water. During this
phase the temperature rises to around 1100-1500°F (600-800°C) and
a plentiful supply of air is required. If the air supply is
accidentally reduced, the flames will be smothered, but this will
not stop the conversion of the wood into gas. The unburned gas
will then flow out into the chimney, causing a nuisance outdoors
and build up of creosote.
- Next-charcoal will burn, which requires very little air supply.
Finally, new wood must be laid on the glowing charcoal cinders.
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Warnings - It is extremely important to ensure that you
do not overheat your stove, as this can cause irreparable
damage. This kind of damage is not covered by the
warranty. Extremely high combustion temperatures can
occur when using inappropriate fuel, such as kiln-dried
wood, coal, pressure-treated wood, scrap w
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL
LIGHTER FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR ‘FRESHEN UP’ A FIRE IN
THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT
IS IN USE.
HOT WHILE IN OPERATION. KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING AND FURNITURE AWAY.
CONTACT MAY CAUSE SKIN BURNS.
DO NOT STORE SOLID FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES OR
WITHIN THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR FIRE LIGHTING AND ASH REMOVAL.
Incorrect wood burning
Too much air supplied to the combustion process causes an
uncontrollable fire that will heat the entire stove very rapidly to
an extremely high temperature. This can happen if you fire with