England's Stove Works Smartstove 50-SHSSW02 Installation & Operation Manual page 18

England's Stove Works, Inc. always recommends the use of a magnetic stove thermometer, so
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that the temperature of the unit can be monitored. When using a magnetic stove thermometer,
locate the thermometer above the door on either the left or right side of the stove and use the
following temperatures as rough guidelines to determine the burn rate and heat output level of
the stove:
o Normal wood stove operation should occur between 350°F (177°C) and 550°F (288°C),
with 350°F (177°C) to 450°F (232°C) being a low to medium heat output level and 450°F
(232°C) to 550°F (288°C) being a medium to high heat output level. Operating the stove
at 600°F (316°C) would be considered the maximum continuous operating temperature
permissible and unit damage may result from operating at that high of a burn rate for
extended time periods. Allowing the unit to reach 750°F (398°C) or higher is defined as
over‐firing and will result in unit damage.
The optional room air convection blower was designed to extract the maximum amount of heat
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from the stove, for the highest possible heat transfer into the room. Since the blower is so
efficient at removing heat from the unit, it is very important to only operate the room air blower
after a fresh wood load has been allowed to burn for at least thirty (30) minutes. Allowing a fresh
load of wood to burn without the blower on ensures that the entire unit reaches proper
operation temperatures and that the secondary combustion system is functioning properly.
Additionally, follow the guidelines below for acceptable blower speeds.
When using the optional room air convection blower (Part No. AC‐16, or you can upgrade to the
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AC‐30), the blower should be operated as follows depending on heat output level:
Burn Rate
Blower Speed AC‐16
Blower Speed AC‐30
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow‐burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.
DO NOT USE GRATES OR ANDIRONS OR OTHERWISE ELEVATE FIRE – BUILD
DO NOT OPERATE WITH THE MAIN DOOR OPEN – OPERATING THE STOVE WITH THE MAIN
In the event of a creosote or soot fire (chimney fire), close the air control on the stove,
contact the local fire department and get out! Do not throw water on the fire! Contact
your local fire authority for more information on how to handle a chimney fire and
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develop a safe evacuation plan for you and your family in the event of a chimney fire.
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OPERATION
High Medium High
High
High Medium High
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH
DOOR OPEN WILL CREATE AN OVER‐FIRE
Medium Medium Low
High Low
Medium Medium Low
Low
Low Low
Low