Exception F200 Wood Insert
When the air setting is low, the blower should always be at the minimum setting (corresponding to a blower speed of 750 RPM.) At higher settings above first notch the blower may be set to your desired comfort level. Be sure that the blower cord does not run under, over, above or in front of the insert.
The following guidelines for air settings can be used for wood burning; as you become familiar with your insert, you will know which settings best heat your home.
Minimum Burn Rate- air control fully to right.
cause a fire. Overfiring is caused by:
1.Too much air flowing through the insert too
quickly.
2.You may have positioned the primary air control level too far to the left.
3.Inadvertently left the damper open or
4.Not kept up with routine maintenance, such as checking door gaskets for wear.
Overfiring results in excessive fuel consumption, and may cause parts of the insert to glow red. If you notice signs of overfiring, reduce the air supply to the fire, and review the Maintenance section in this manual.
Medium Low Burn Rate- air control pulled 1" out to the second notch.
Medium High Burn Rate - air control puled out to the fourth notch. This setting may be usedto burn wood that is damp in order to keep it burning, but will consume seasoned, dry wood too fast.
High Burn Rate - air control fully pulled out. This settingis for refueling and starting afire.Continuous burningat thissetting will cause premature failure of consumable parts such as the afterburner hood and firebricks.
Note: At minimum burn rates the glass may get dirty but will clean off again at higher burn rates.
After Burner Viewport.
This is a small ceramic glass window in the back of the firebox. This window allows you to see the After- burner Combustion System in action. This glass may smoke up under some conditions but will burn off again. It is OK if this glass is not totally clean.
Operating as a Fireplace.
The F200 is tested and approved to be burned with the front load door open and the damper open. In this mode of operation you get a true fire sound as well as appearance. Due to the crackling and popping of burning wood it is necessary to place the optional screen over the door opening. This prevents sparks from entering the room just like a screen over a fireplace.
The insert is hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away.
Contact may cause skin burns.
Overfiring
Avoid overfiring your insert, a potentially hazard- ous situation which can lead to overheating of combus- tible materials, damage to the insert, and in extreme cases,
Never leave the insert unattended with the
door open. Overfiring may result.
In the event of a chimney fire, call your local fire department; make sure everyone is safely out of the house. Reduce the air intake of the insert as much as possible using the air control lever; close the bypass damper to further restrict air flow. Do not throw water on the fire; this can cause insert damage and create an even more dangerous situation. Have your chimney professionally cleaned and inspected before resuming burning in your insert.
Removing and Disposing of Ashes.
Before opening the door to remove the ashes, open the bypass damper. Wearing heavy protective gloves, remove ashes from the fire chamber periodically with a small shovel. Close the door before taking the ashes out- side for safe disposal.
A good time to empty the ashes is before loading. This ensures that the ashes will be cold and safer to handle than directly after poking the ashes down or tending the fire.
Never let the ashes build up to over 2" in depth. Excessive ash buildup can prevent proper venting of ex- haust gases.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final dis- posal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Never use the ash disposal container for other trash. Wood ash can be added to your garden or compost.
Curing Paint.
As you begin to operate your insert at higher temperatures, you will notice a “hot” or unpleasant
smell; this is just the paint going through the cur-
ing process, and will disappear after a few fires. | 7 |
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