Quadra-Fire 5100I-NL-B, 5100I-GD-B warranty Burn Rates & Operating Efficiency, Opacity

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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT

E. Burn Rates & Operating Efficiency

STARTING FIRE: Open both controls (push in) completely. After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes or longer for very large pieces, close the Start-Up Air Control (bottom rod) by pulling it out.

HIGH: Leave the Primary Air Control fully open (immediately under the ashcatcher). It is especially important to fully open both controls when reloading the insert as failure to do so could result in excessive emissions, also referred to as ‘opacity’.

After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes on High to achieve the following burn rates set the controls as listed below:

MEDIUM HIGH: Close the Primary Air Control to 1.0 inch to 2-1/2 inch (25 to 64mm) open. Start-Up Air is closed.

MEDIUM LOW: Close the Primary Air Control to 3/4 inch to

1.0inch (19 to 25mm) open. Start-Up Air is closed.

LOW: Gradually close down the Primary Air Control by pull- ing out making sure to maintain flames in the insert. Start- Up Air is closed. It is very important to maintain flames in your insert during the first few hours of a low burn to avoid excessive air pollution.

For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest emissions, follow these operating procedures:

1.Regardless of desired heat output, when loading insert, burn your Quadra-Fire with both air controls wide open for a minimum of 5 to 15 minutes.

2.Regulate burn rate (heat output) by using the Primary Con- trol (center control under ashlip). The Start-Up Air Control

(right control) is mainly for initial start-up and reloading.

3.Heat output settings: Follow burn rate instructions listed below.

4.Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood.

BTU / Hr	Close Start-Up Air	Primary Control
Below 10,000	After 5-15 min	Pull to Stop
10,000 - 15,000	After 5-15 min	3/4 in to 1.0 in open
15,000 - 30,000	After 5-15 min	1.0 in to 2.5 in open
Maximum Heat	After 5-15 min	Fully Open

WARNING

Fire Risk

•Do NOT operate with Start-Up Air Control in open position in excess of 15 minutes.

•Risk of extreme temperatures!

Prolonged operation with Start-Up Air Control in open position may cause combustible materials around appliance to exceed safe temperature limits.

NOTE:

•Build fire on brick firebox floor.

•Do NOT use grates, andirons or other methods to support fuel.

It will adversely affect emissions.

CAUTION

Odors and vapors released during initial operation.

•Curing of high temperature paint.

•Open windows for air circulation.

Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.

F. Opacity

Opacity is the measure of how clean your insert is burning and is measured in percentages. An opacity of 100% in the smoke column from a chimney will totally obscure an object. Whereas 0% opacity means that no smoke column can be seen.

A periodic check of the opacity emitted from your chimney will enable you to burn your insert as smoke free as possible.

These are approximate settings, and will vary with type of wood or chimney draft.

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