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Assuming that you are comparing two standard cords of different species but the same volume and moisture content, the denser species will provide more BTU’s. The table of wood species/ densities reveals more helpful guidelines.
HARDWOODS | DENSITY |
Alser, Red | .41 |
Ash | |
Aspen | |
Basswood, American | .37 |
Beech, American | .64 |
Birch | |
Butternut | .38 |
Cherry, Black | .50 |
Chestnut, American | .43 |
Cottonwood | |
Elm | .60.63 |
Hackberry | .53 |
Hickory, Pecan | .60.66 |
Hickory, True | |
Honey locust | .66 (est.) |
Locust, Black | .69 |
Magnolia | |
Maple | |
Oak, Red | |
Oak, White | |
Poplar | .42 |
Sassafras | .42 |
Sweet gum | .52 |
Sycamore, American | .49 |
Tanoak | .64 (est.) |
Tupelo | .50 |
Walnut, Black | .55 |
Willow, Black | .39 |
SOFTWOODS | DENSITY |
Bald cypress | .46 |
Cedar | |
Douglas Fir | |
Fir | |
Hemlock | |
Larch, Western | .52 |
Pine | |
Redwood | |
Spruce | |
Tamarack | .53 |
STARTING A FIRE
1.To start a fire in a the fireplace properly, first check the operation of the flue damper.
2.To prevent smoking at
DAMPER CONTROL | WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS |
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This fireplace is fitted with a manually con- | EQUIPPED WITH GLASS DOORS, IT |
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trolled chimney damper. The chimney damper |
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DOORS FULLY OPEN OR FULLY CLOSED. |
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should be closed when the fireplace is not in |
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use to prevent cold air from entering the home | IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT PARTIALLY |
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through the chimney system. | OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE DRAWN |
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The damper is controlled through the use of a | OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING RISKS |
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OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. REFER TO |
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control lever located within the firebox open- | FIGURES 3 AND 4 FOR PROPER OPER- |
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ATING CONDITIONS. |
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lintel (Figure 2 ). The control lever snaps into |
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place at the extreme range of motion, up and |
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forward and down, the damper is open. |
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The appliance flue damper must always re- main open when operating.
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3. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will | CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION EX- | |||||||||
start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood | ISTS, GLASS DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED | |||||||||
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4.Now, light the paper at both sides of the
firebox. | Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors | |
5. Close the screens to prevent the escape of | Never clean the glass when the doors are hot. | |
sparks and embers. | Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass | |
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6. Close the damper only when your fire is | door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will | |
completely out and ashes are cold. Keep closed | damage the finish of the glass door. | |
when fireplace is not in use to prevent unnec- | Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp | |
essary loss of heated or cooled air. | ||
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GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY | streaks. | |
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS | Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a | |
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These fireplaces may be equipped with glass | mild soap solution and a towel dampened with | |
clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel. | ||
doors. Refer to the end of this document for a | ||
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listing of the glass doors approved for use with |
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these fireplaces. |
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS NOT TO SCALE. |
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