Air Control; Fire Extinguishers / Smoke Detectors; Fuel - Napoleon EPI 1101 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

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6.2

AIR CONTROL

Draft is the force which moves air from the fi rebox up
through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length and diameter of chimney, local
geography, nearby obstructions and other factors including
the amount of heat generated by the fi re which can be
measured by an appliance thermometer.
Adjusting the air control regulates the temperature. The draft
can be adjusted from a low burn rate with the handle in fully,
to a fast burn rate with the handle fully out.
Inadequate draft may cause back-puffi ng into the room
through the appliance and chimney connector points and
may cause plugging of the chimney. Too much draft may
cause an excessive temperature in the appliance, glowing red appliance parts or chimney connectors or an
uncontrollable burn which can lead to a chimney fi re or permanent damage to the appliance.
Do not operate your appliance for longer than 30 minutes with the draft control on "HIGH" (fully open).
6.3

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS / 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 deactivate or relocate the smoke detector.
6.4

FUEL

DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN THE CLEARANCE TO COMBUSTIBLES, OR IN THE SPACE REQUIRED
BURNING WET, UNSEASONED WOOD CAN CAUSE EXCESSIVE CREOSOTE ACCUMULATION. WHEN
IGNITED IT CAN CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE THAT MAY RESULT IN A SERIOUS HOUSE FIRE.
When loading the appliance, ensure that the two upper fi bre baffl es are not lifted up and off their ledge. For
maximum effi ciency, when the appliance is thoroughly hot, load it fully to the top of the door opening and burn
at a medium low setting. Maximum heat for minimum fuel (optimum burn) occurs when the appliance top
temperature is between 500°F (260°C) and 600°F (315°C). The bricks will be nearly all white and the glass
mostly clear. The whiteness of the bricks and the cleanliness of the glass are good indicators of your operating
effi ciency. Not enough heat is produced when only one or two pieces of wood are burned or the wood may not
burn completely. A minimum of three pieces are needed to encase a bed of coals that sustains the fi re.
Both hardwood and softwood burn equally well in this appliance but hardwood is denser, will weigh more per
cord and burn a little slower and longer. Firewood should be split, stacked in a manner that air can get to all
parts of it and covered in early spring to be ready for burning that fall. Dry fi rewood has cracks in the end grain.
Cut the wood so that it will fi t horizontally, front to back, making for easier loading and less of a likelihood that
the wood will roll onto the glass. Ideal lengths of wood are approximately 12".
NOTE: When loading the appliance, ensure to keep fuel back from the glass. If coals are to accumulate
on the front lip, there is a chance they will fall out when the door is opened.
Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed load. Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady
output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your household routine so that only enough coals are left to
start the next load. In the evening, load your appliance, at least, a half-hour before bed to ensure a good fi re, hot
enough to close the draft control for an overnight burn.
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FOR RE-FUELING AND ASH REMOVAL.
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