American Energy Systems Ovation - Manual (Page 13)

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HIGH BURN MODE
The maximum heat output can be obtained from your Ovation Stove by operating the firebox with a
full load of wood, the door closed, and the combustion air control fully open. This high burn mode
ensures an extremely hot fire while generating the maximum heat output. The Ovation line of
stoves can produce a maximum range of between 60,000 to 70,000 BTU of heat per hour,
depending on the model being burned. Operating the Ovation in the high burn mode will
necessitate the need for refilling the firebox with fuel more frequently. The amount of fuel needed
and the time between refueling is dependent on many factors including moisture content of wood,
type of wood, environmental factors, and chimney type and height. To obtain a longer burn time,
the combustion air control can be partially or fully closed. By adjusting the combustion air control
from its fully open position, the owner will obtain longer burn times by reducing the burn rates of
the fuel. These reduced combustion modes are covered in the following paragraphs.
FIGURE 2: HIGH BURN AIR DAMPER SETTING
CAUTION must be used when operating the Ovation Stove with the combustion air control fully
open. Only seasoned hardwood should be burnt in this manner. Burning softwoods, small dry
pieces of construction scraps, trash or paper with the combustion air control wide open will cause a
very high temperature fire to be created. This high temperature fire can permanently damage the
Ovation firebox or create hazardous situations. Extreme care must be exercised when operating any
stove in an accelerated combustion mode. In fact, Country Flame strongly recommends that the
Ovation appliance NOT be operated in an accelerated combustion mode for more than one hour
continuously. Failure to observe this recommendation may cause excessive heat buildup and
damage the gold door plating or the cast door paint.
MEDIUM BURN MODE
Country Flame recommends that medium combustion mode operation be utilized for routine
operation of the Ovation Stove. Operating the stove in the medium combustion mode will
minimize the amount of creosote on the glass and in the chimney while providing extended burn
times as compared to high burn mode. The combustion air damper should be set somewhere
between the ¼ and ½ closed position as shown in FIGURE 3 to obtain a medium combustion fire.
The precise setting for your Ovation Stove combustion air control depends on many factors,
including chimney length, wood moisture content, draft, and fuel selection. Do not be afraid to
experiment to find the optimum position to satisfy your requirements for a warm and satisfying fire.
As an example, a tall warm chimney will necessitate closing the combustion air damper more due
to the natural draw created by the flue gases being drawn through the chimney. A stovepipe
thermometer should be used for maximum stove performance and safety.