Operation; Appliance Operation; Operating Sounds And Smells; Air Control - Napoleon High Country NZ3000 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

9.0 OPERATION

Expansion / contraction noises during heating up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be expected.
TIPS FOR BURNING:
• Create a large fi re to heat up the appliance before adjusting to a slower burn.
• To create a large, quick burning fi re, use small pieces of wood.
• For a lower, but extended burn, stack larger pieces of wood close together.
• For long burns, leave a 1-2" bed of ashes.
• Burn dry wood only.
• With the exception of overnight burns, create large, quick burning fi res whenever possible. Smaller, slow
burning fi res, using large logs, cause the glass to become dirty. Larger, quick burning fi res using medium
sized wood to refuel frequently are much more effi cient.
9.1

APPLIANCE OPERATION

Primary combustion air enters through the air control inlet box regulated by a draft control, travels up the side
through a duct and enters the top centre of the combustion chamber into a preheating airwash located across
the top and then down the window to feed the fi re and also to ensure that the glass remains clean.
Secondary air feeds directly into the combustion chamber at hearth level then travels to the secondary air
chamber and shoots out to oxidize the gases rising to the smoke exit.
9.2

OPERATING SOUNDS AND SMELLS

A slight humming sound may be heard depending on the location of the blower. This sound may be
minimized by turning down the blower speed.
When fi rst installed, the appliance and the steel are cold and must become hot before the appliance will
function well. During the break-in period (the fi rst 2 or 3 fi res) create only small, hot fi res using kindling; this will
allow the fi rebrick to cure. Do not be alarmed if small hairline cracks develop in the fi rebrick. This is a normal
occurrence and does not pose a safety hazard. The paint may also smell a little for the fi rst few fi res as it
cures and you may wish to open a door or window to alleviate the smell.
There are many different ways to start a fi re, review the hints and warnings in this section to ensure the fi re is
started properly.
9.3

AIR CONTROL

ALWAYS OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED AND LATCHED EXCEPT
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other forces.
Adjusting the air control regulates the temperature. The draft can be adjusted from a low burn rate with the air
control on the low setting to a fast burn rate with the air control on the high setting (far left position).
Inadequate draft may cause back-puffi ng into the room and may cause plugging of the chimney. Too much
draft may cause an excessive temperature in the appliance, glowing red appliance parts or an uncontrollable
burn which can all lead to a chimney fi re or a permanent damage to the appliance.
9.4

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS AND SMOKE DETECTORS

All homes with a solid fuel burning appliance should have at least one fi re extinguisher in a central location,
known to all, and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the appliance. If it sounds an alarm,
correct the cause but do not de-activate or relocate the smoke detector.
DURING START-UP AND RE-FUELING.
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