LG Electronics 1400HT operation manual Fuel, Maintenance

FUEL

BURN RECOMMENDED FUEL

This appliance is approved for use with untreated natural dry wood only (see Important Warnings, page 2, #8). Do not burn particleboard scraps or pressed logs using bonding agents because they can produce conditions which will deteriorate metal. Green or uncured wood does not work well as fuel, and can cause increased creosote buildups. The value of green wood as a source of heat is limited. Do not overload or use kindling wood or mill ends as primary fuel as this may cause overfiring. Overfiring is a condition where excessive temperatures are reached, beyond the design capabilities of the stove. The damage that occurs from overfiring is not covered under the stove warranty.

WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E. CHAR- COAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POI- SONING WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH!

CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING – EARLY SIGNS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE THE FLU WITH HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, OR NAU- SEA. IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, GET FRESH AIR AT ONCE! HAVE THE HEATER INSPECTED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN. SOME PEOPLE ARE MORE AFFECTED BY CARBON MONOXIDE THAN OTHERS. THESE INCLUDE PREGNANT WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH HEART OR LUNG DISEASE OR ANEMIA, THOSE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, AND THOSE AT HIGH ALTITUDES.

WHY SEASONED WOOD?

The key to the success of a good fire that produces heat from a woodstove is the wood. It needs to be well-seasoned natural wood.

What does “Well-Seasoned” mean? When a tree is cut down, the wood is green, full of sap and moisture. This moisture content can exceed 80%, which must be reduced to less than 20%. Wood properly seasoned is then capable of generating the heat the stove was designed to provide. Green wood does not burn easily. Attempting to burn green wood often results in a lot of smoke and very little fire. Time is the most important factor in seasoning wood. Ideally the moisture content should be reduced to 11-20%, although very few of us will be able to check that figure. There are several steps that should be taken to ensure that that you come close to these figures.

SEASONING GUIDE

Softwoods – 6 months to 18 months Hardwoods – 12 months to 24 months

Logs that are 5” (127 mm) diameter across or larger should be split in half, three pieces if over 8 inches (203 mm), and four pieces when over a foot (305 mm) across. If the tree fell 2 to 4 years ago, it still needs to be cut, split, and sea- soned for 6 to 24 months depending on the wood.

MAINTENANCE

WOOD STORAGE

Wood to be seasoned should be stacked in an area open enough to ensure good air circulation on both sides – leav- ing adequate space between woodpiles to walk comfort- able. Do not stack wood against a wall or building. It helps to elevate the woodpiles off the ground (two 2 x 4’s running lengthwise beneath the woodpile works well). This allows air to flow under the bottom logs. Wood that is kept out- doors, either covered with a tarp, or not covered at all, will not burn well until it has been in an enclose space for one to two months.

MAINTENANCE

SMALL AREA PAINT TOUCH-UP

The stove body is painted with a quality high-temperature stove paint. Use only model TSPK-B Stove Paint, Catalog

# 70K99. Do not touch-up your stove with any other paint.

Using one small piece of 320 grit sand paper and lightly sand the blemish so that the edges are “feathered” or smooth to the touch between the painted and bare sur- faces. Do not let the sand paper gum up with paint, as this will cause scratches on the metal surface. If there are any scratches, use 600 grit sandpaper instead. Mask off surfaces you do not want painted. Paint lightly over the bare surface first as this will act as an undercoat. Then paint over a larger area in smooth even strokes to blend.

See Break-In Period on page 13 for information on curing the paint.

ASH REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT THE FIRE IS OUT AND THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE REMOVING ASHES FROM FIREBOX!

Ashes can hold live embers for several days, and must be disposed of with care.

NEVER place ashes in a cardboard box or any other combustible receptacle.

Proper Disposal of Ashes:

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 disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or other wise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

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