Burn Rates & Operating Efficiencies; Opacity (Smoke) Burn Rates - Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B User Manual

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E. Burn Rates & Operating Efficiency
STARTING FIRE: Open both controls (push in) completely.
After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes
or longer for very large pieces, close the Start-Up Air Control
(bottom rod) by pulling it out.
HIGH: Leave the Primary Air Control fully open (immediately
under the ashcatcher). It is especially important to fully open
both controls when reloading the insert as failure to do so could
result in excessive emissions, also referred to as 'opacity'.
After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15
minutes on High to achieve the following burn rates set
the controls as listed below:
MEDIUM HIGH: Close the Primary Air Control to 1.0 inch to
-1/ inch (5 to 6mm) open. Start-Up Air is closed.
MEDIUM LOW: Close the Primary Air Control to / inch to
inch (19 to 5mm) open. Start-Up Air is closed.
1.0
LOW: Gradually close down the Primary Air Control by pull-
ing out making sure to maintain flames in the insert. Start-
Up Air is closed. It is very important to maintain flames in
your insert during the first few hours of a low burn to avoid
excessive air pollution.
For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest emissions,
follow these operating procedures:
1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading insert,
burn your Quadra-Fire with both air controls wide open for
a minimum of 5 to 15 minutes.
. Regulate burn rate (heat output) by using the Primary Con-
trol (center control under ashlip). The Start-Up Air Control
(right control) is mainly for initial start-up and reloading.
. Heat output settings: Follow burn rate instructions listed
below.
4. Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood.
BTU / Hr Close Start-Up Air
Below 10,000 After 5-15 min
10,000 - 15,000 After 5-15 min
15,000 - 30,000 After 5-15 min
Maximum Heat
After 5-15 min
These are approximate settings, and will vary with type of
wood or chimney draft.
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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT
Primary Control
Pull to Stop
/ in to 1.0 in open
1.0 in to 2.5 in open
Fully Open
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WARNING
Fire Risk
• Do NOT operate with Start-Up Air Control in
open position in excess of 15 minutes.
• Risk of extreme temperatures!
Prolonged operation with Start-Up Air Control in open
position may cause combustible materials around
appliance to exceed safe temperature limits.
NOTE:
• Build fire on brick firebox floor.
• Do NOT use grates, andirons or other methods to support fuel.
It will adversely affect emissions.
CAUTION
Odors and vapors released during initial operation.
• Curing of high temperature paint.
• Open windows for air circulation.
Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.
F. Opacity
Opacity is the measure of how clean your insert is burning and
is measured in percentages. An opacity of 100% in the smoke
column from a chimney will totally obscure an object. Whereas
0% opacity means that no smoke column can be seen.
A periodic check of the opacity emitted from your chimney will
enable you to burn your insert as smoke free as possible.
April 21, 2010