Heatiator ECO-WINS18 Burning Process, Second Stage, Kindling or First Stage, Final Stage

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G. Burning Process

In recent years there has been an increasing concern about air quality. Much of the blame for poor air quality has been placed on the burning of wood for home heating.

In order to improve the situation, we have developed cleaner- burning wood appliances that surpass the requirements for emissions established by our governing agencies.

These wood appliances must be properly operated in order to ensure that they perform the way they are designed to perform.

2. Second Stage

In the secondary stage wood gives off flammable gases which burn above the fuel with bright flames.

During this stage of burning:

The flames must be maintained and not allowed to go out to ensure the cleanest possible fire.

If the flames tend to go out, it is set too low for your burn- ing conditions.

The air control located at the upper right hand corner is used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn Rate Air Control.

Figure 10.1 on page 10.

NOTICE: Improper operation can turn any wood appli- ance into a smoldering environmental hazard.

1. Kindling or First Stage

It helps to know a little about the actual process of burning in order to understand what goes on inside the appliance. The first stage of burning is called the kindling stage.

In this stage:

Wood is heated to a temperature high enough to evapo- rate the moisture present in all wood.

Wood will reach the boiling point of water (212°F) and will not get any hotter until the water is evaporated.

This process takes heat from the coals and tends to cool the appliance.

Fire requires three things to burn:

Fuel

Air

Heat

If heat is robbed from the appliance during the drying stage, the new load of wood has reduced the chances for a good clean burn.

It is always best to burn dry, seasoned firewood. When the wood isn’t dry, you must open the air controls and burn at a high burn setting for a longer time to start it burning.

The heat generated from the fire should be warming your home and establishing the flue draft, not evaporating the mois- ture out of wet, unseasoned wood, resulting in wasted heat.

3. Final Stage

The final stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurs when the flammable gases have been mostly burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue flames.

It is very important to reload your appliance while enough lively hot coals remain in order to provide the amount of heat needed to dry and rekindle the next load of wood.

It is best to open the Burn Rate Air Control before reload- ing. This livens up the coalbed and reduces excessive emissions (opacity/smoke). Figure 10.1 on page 10.

Open door slowly so that ash or smoke does not exit ap- pliance through opening.

Break up any large chunks and distribute the coals so that the new wood is laid on hot coals.

Air quality is important to all of us, and if we choose to use wood to heat our homes we should do so responsibly.

We need to learn to burn in the cleanest way possible al- lowing us to continue using our wood appliances for many years to come.

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Contents Model Fire may result causing propertyIf the information in these instruc Tions is not followed exactly, aHeatilator ECO-WINS18 7065-132B August 29 Mfg Date Table of Contents Heatilator ECO-CHOICE Warranty Warranty Exclusions Glass Specifications BTU & Efficiency SpecificationsListing and Code Approvals Appliance CertificationYour Wood Appliance Operating InstructionsOverfiring Fire SafetyCombustible/Non-combustible Materials Seasoned WoodSecond Stage Burning ProcessKindling or First Stage Final StageBurn Rates and Operating Efficiency Burn Rate Air ControlFire Risk Correct Baffle & Blanket PlacementBuilding a Fire Hardwood vs Softwood Wood Fuel & StorageBlower Operating Instructions Blower Control Box & Snap Disc Operating InstructionsFrequently Asked Questions Clear SpaceOpacity Smoke Your specific model Quick Start GuideChimney and Chimney Connector Inspection/Cleaning Maintenance and ServiceDisposal of Ashes Appliance Inspection RoutineGlass Cleaning Inspect Firebrick & Replacement InstructionsFrequency As desired Monthly Quick Reference Maintenance GuideStart Fire Problems Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting GuideGlass Replacement Snap Disc Replacement Contd Service Parts ReplacementSnap Disc Replacement Wiring DiagramShock Risk Blower ReplacementBaffle & Ceramic Blanket Removal Door Handle AssemblyTube Channel Assembly Replacement Design and Installation Considerations Getting StartedDraft Negative Pressure Chimney Termination Requirements Locating Your Appliance & ChimneyRule Inspect Appliance and Components Tools And Supplies NeededDimensions and Clearances Appliance DimensionsSurround Sizes Mantel Clearance SideWallEmber Protection Only Thermal Protection RequiredAlternate Floor Protection Calculation Conversion ProcedureThermal Conductivity k value Thermal Resistance R valueVenting Systems Chimney SystemsInspections Larger ChimneysMasonry Chimney Cont’d Prefabricated Metal Chimney Metal Heat Circulating MasonrySecuring Chimney Components Altering the FireplaceFactory-Built Sold Fuel Fireplace Chimney Height / Rise and Run Ovalizing Round Stainless Steel LinersOutside Air Installation Instructions Outside Air Kit InstallationAppliance Set-up Outside Air Kit OptionSecuring Stove Pipe/Liner to Flue Collar Optional Offset Adapter InstallationSecuring Appliance to Stove Pipe/Liner Standard Surround & Trim Kit InstallationMobile Home Installation Reference Materials ECO-WINS18#6 Bay Side/Blower Assembly Service PartsStocked At Depot#13 Brick Assembly #12 Door AssemblyFastener Packs #24 Burn Rate Control AssemblyDate of Service Performed By Description of Service Service And Maintenance LogFor Consumer Care Contact Information

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