Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-MBK Start-Up Rear Air Hi, Wood Stove Series ACC, Burn Rate Air Control

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3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)

2. Burn Rate Air Control

This air supply enters at the upper front of the firebox, near the top of the glass door. This preheated air supplies the neces- sary fresh oxygen to mix with the unburned gases, helping to create second, third and fourth combustions. This air is regulated by the Burn Rate Air Control. There are four settings High, Medium-High, Medium-Low and Low. 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 27.1.

F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency

For maximum operating efficiency

1.This appliance has a timer system (ACC) that operates the stove at its maximum efficiency removing any guess work for the homeowner. Follow the instructions below for each burn rate for the Start-Up Air Control and Burn Rate Air Control. Figure 27.1.

2.Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.

Burn Rates

1.Starting a Fire and Reloading

Open both controls fully by raising the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it stops and slide the Start-up Air Control back until it stops. After loading the stove with wood and starting the fire, set both controls to the desired setting by following the burn rate instructions below.

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.

2.High Burn Rate - Maximum Heat

Raise the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it stops (top marker) to a fully open position. Slide the Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stops (HI marker) and leave it there. This setting over-rides the timer system (ACC) so you must monitor the fire closely while in this setting.

WARNING

Risk of Fire.

When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding the Automatic Combustion Control system an overfire situation can occur and may result in a chimney fire.

Overfiring will void the stove warranty.

3.Medium-High Burn Rate* - 15,000 to 30,000 BTU/hr

Raise the Burn Rate Air Control all the way up until it stops (top marker) to a fully open position. Slide the Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stops (HI marker) and then pull forward until it stops. This activates the timer system (ACC).

4.Medium-Low Burn Rate* - 10,000 to 15,000 BTU/hr

Raise the Burn Rate Air Control up to the bottom of the middle marker and stop. Slide the Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stops (HI marker) and then pull forward until it stops. This activates the timer system (ACC).

5.Low Burn Rate* - Below 10,000 BTU/hr

Leave the Burn Rate Air Control at the bottom marker. Slide the Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stops (HI marker) and then pull forward until it stops. This activates the timer system (ACC).

HIGH

Shown with Side

Shield Removed

LOW

Low (Closed)

High (Open)

Burn Rate

Air Control

	Front Air Channel
	Operated by Timer	Timer
Start-Up Air	Rear Air Channel
Control
	Operates independently	Timer Manual
	from Timer	Shut-off

START-UP

REAR AIR HI

	Wide	“HI” setting
Closed	Open	over-rides
		Timer

After activating the timer (ACC), if the control is placed within the rear air section on the label it will allow rear air to enter the firebox. This will not interfere with the timer gradually closing the front air channel in 25 minutes. If control is set on “HI” it over-rides the timer (ACC).

Figure 27.1

NOTE: Operate appliance on High Burn 15 minutes a day to help keep flue/chimney clean.

March 2, 2007 7033-277C Page 27