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of the log is important for the heat. However, this classifi cation is only an indication as the best fi re wood
is always the driest.
Wood provided at a ready-to-use length, stored immediately in a well aired place, dry quicker than those
left in steres. Blocks dry quicker than logs. Wood chucks that are too small to be split must be drained. To
do this, remove a portion of the bark.
Drying the wood will take between 18 months and 2 years. This time can be shortened (12 to 15 months)
if the wood is cut to a ready-to-use length and immediately stored in a well aired place.
4.3. TARRING AND SOOTING
When the smoke reaches a low temperature in the chimney, part of the water vapours that it contains
condense. The heaviest components of this are deposited on the inside of the fl ue. This is TARRING.
The mix oxidizes in contact with the air and forms brownish marks. This is SOOTING.
To avoid this inconvenience four things must be done: use only dry wood, connect the stove to achimney
with thick sides and at an even section (the bushel 20 x 20cm system is often used) and make sure that
the connecting tubes are as short as possible.
The chimney fl ue must be inspected frequently during the heating season (i.e. summer months) to
determine if a buildup of creosote is forming. If a creosote deposit of 3 1/8" (3mm) or more forms, it must
be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.
5.1. THE CONTROLS
The appliance has two main controls:
The UPPER AIR FLOW control
The LOWER AIR FLOW control
The two controls can be used together in a way to
combine the two air fl ows to achieve optimum
performance.
WARNING: the controls can be hot. Always use the
tool provided to adjust the controls.
The controls operate valves that open and close in
several ways, bringing the air to the fi re in a way that
optimises the combustion according to the fuel and
desired intensity.
The LOWER AIR SUPPLY control:
Used for coal fires, or to make
lighting Wood fires easier.
WARNING: DO NOT USE ANY GRATES, ANDIONS, OR ANY OTHER KIND OF SUPPLEMENTARY
SUPPORT OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE
5.
USER INSTRUCTIONS
The UPPER AIR SUPPLY control:
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Tool provided
Fig. 12
Used for Wood fires.
