FireplaceXtrordinair Elite Fireplacextrodin 36-Elite - Manual (Page 14)

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Operation
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Selecting Wood
Dry Wood is Key
Dry wood burns hot, emits
less smoke and creates
less creosote.
Wet
Wood
Leads
To Leads
To
Dry
Wood
Leads
To Leads
To
Less
Heat More
Heat
More Smoke
and Creostoe Less Smoke
and Creostoe
Testing Wood Moisture
Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year. This insures dry wood. If
purchasing wood for immediate use, test the wood with a moisture meter. Some experienced wood
burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear "knock" and
not a "thud".
Why Dry Wood is Key
Wet wood, when burned, must release water stored within the wood. This cools the fire, creates
creosote, and hampers a complete burn. Ask any experienced wood burner and he or she will agree:
dry wood is crucial to good performance.
Wood Cutting and Storage
Cut wood to length and
chop into quarters.
Store the wood off the ground in a
covered area. Allow for airflow
around the wood to dry the wood.
Air Flow
Air Flow
Air Flow
Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc.
This fireplace has a catalytic combustor (see page 9) designed specifically to work with emissions from
cord wood. Other fuels may clog or contaminate the combustor, leading to a drastic loss in heat
output, increased emissions, and damage to the combustor.
In addition, fuel other than cord wood may burn excessively hot, leading to a serious fire hazard.