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WAYS TO PREVENT AND KEEP UNIT FREE OF CREOSOTE
1. Burn with air control open for several minutes at
numerous intervals throughout the day during the
heating season, being careful not to over-fire unit.
This removes the slight film of creosote accumulated
during low burn periods.
2. Burn stove with draft control wide open for several
minutes every time you apply fresh wood. This
allows wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster
and burns wood vapours which might otherwise be
deposited within the system.
3. BURN ONLY SEASONED WOOD. Avoid burning wet
or green wood. Seasoned wood has been dried for
at least one year.
4. A small hot fire is preferable to a large smouldering
one that can deposit creosote within the system.
5. Establish a routine for the fuel, wood burner and firing
technique. Check daily for creosote build-up until
experience shows how often you need to clean to be
safe. Be aware that the hotter the fire, the less
creosote is deposited and weekly cleanings may
be necessary in mild weather even though
monthly cleanings may be enough in the
coldest months. Contact your local municipal
authority for information on how to handle a
chimney fire. Have a clearly understood
plan to handlea chimney fire..
WARNING: Things to remember in case of chimney fire:
1. CLOSE DRAFT CONTROL.
2. CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
ASH DISPOSAL
This unit features a convenient ash lip for easy removal
of ash. During constant use, ashes should be removed
every few days, or whenever ashes get to three to four
inches deep in the firebox. Remove ashes only when
the fire has died down and the ashes have cooled. Even
then, expect to find a few hot embers.
Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a steel container with a tight-
fitting lid. The container of ashes should be moved out-
doors immediately and placed on a noncombustible floor
or on the ground, well away from combustible materials,
pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by
burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should
be retained in the closed container until all cinders have
thoroughly cooled. Other waste shall not be placed in
this container.
1. What type of wood is best to use as Firewood?
Dry seasoned hardwood should be used. Avoid
green unseasoned wood. Green wood, besides
burning at only 60 percent of the fuel value of dry
seasoned wood, will deposit creosote on the inside of
your stove and along the inside of your chimney.
2. What does dry seasoned wood mean, and what is
considered hardwood?
Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in
a well-ventilated and sheltered area would be considered
dry seasoned wood. Hardwoods are generally from
slow growth trees (Example: Oak and Fir). Softwoods
are generally from fast growth trees. (Example: Pine
and Spruce)
3. Will following the above listed steps for starting a
fire result in perfect results all the time?
The quick answer is most of the time. There are
many variables that may affect your success rate
when staring a fire. Most of those variables and how
to deal with them will be learned through experience.
Your ability to start a good fire will significantly
increase with time and patience. Some of the reasons
for poor stove performance will be covered in the
next section of these instructions.
4. Why can't I get the fire lit?
Damp or wet wood and poor draft are the main
reasons for poor results in starting a fire. Always use
dry seasoned wood for your fire. Even wood dried for
two years will be difficult to ignite, if it has become wet.
5. Why is there always a large quantity of thick black
smoke present in the firebox?
A large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox, is
a good indication that the draft is poor.
6. Is it normal for soot to cover the glass at the
beginning of a fire?
Your stove has been built with an air wash system
that will help keep the glass clear when the firebox
has reached a good operating temperature, and has a
good draft. Cold firebox temperature and poor draft
cause sooting of the glass. Once the firebox tempera
ture and the draft increases, the soot will burn off.
7. What is draft?
Draft is the ability of the chimney to exhaust draw by-
products produced during the normal combustion
process.
8. What can cause a poor draft?
The most common factors for poor draft are:
a) Atmospheric pressure and air supply
b) Environmental conditions
c) Cold chimney temperature
d) Poor chimney installation and maintenancea)
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