H.Burn Rate Air Control
•The air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, near the top of the glass door.
•This preheated air supplies the necessary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases, helping to create sec- ond, third and fourth combustions
•This air is regulated by the Burn Rate Air Control.
•There are four settings High,
•When the control is raised all the way up it is on the High setting and when pushed all the down it is on the Low setting. Figure 11.1 on page 11.
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Figure 10.1 - Burn Rate Air Control
I. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
For maximum operating efficiency
1.Follow the instructions below for each burn rate for the Burn Rate Air Control. Figure 10.1.
2.Burn dry,
Burn Rates
1. Starting a Fire
•Open the Burn Rate Air Control by raising it all the way to the top for the High setting.
•The blower tends to cool the appliance. Leave the blower off until the burn is well established, i.e., 30 minutes.
•After loading the appliance with wood and starting the fire, set the Burn Rate Air Controls to the desired setting by following the burn rate instructions below.
2. High Burn Rate - Maximum Heat* - 30,000+ BTU/hr
•Raise the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it stops (top marker) to a fully open position.
•Be sure and monitor the fire closely while in this setting to avoid overfiring your stove.
3.Medium-High Burn Rate* - 15,000 to 30,000 BTU/hr
•Raise the Burn Rate Air Control to the Medium High marker. Blower may remain on.
4.Medium-Low Burn Rate* - 10,000 to 15,000 BTU/hr
•Raise the Burn Rate Air Control to the Medium marker. Leave the blower off until the burn is well established, i.e., 30 minutes.
5.Low Burn Rate* - Below 10,000 BTU/hr
•Leave the Burn Rate Air Control at the bottom marker. Leave the blower off until the burn is well established, i.e., 30 minutes.
*NOTE: These are approximate settings, and will vary with type of wood or chimney draft. Due to altitude and other environmental circumstances, this operational information is a guideline only.
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