Burn Rates And Operating Efficiency - Quadra-Fire 4300 Series Owner's Manual

F. Burn Rates and Operating Efficiency
For maximum operating efficiency
This wood appliance has a manufacturer-set minimum
low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood appliance in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
• Burn dry, well-seasoned wood.
Burn Rates
1. Low burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high
position for 5 minutes.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing
the knob all the way back toward the appliance
to "HI" then pull forwards towards the front of the
appliance until the knob stops (Figure 10.1 and
Figure 10.2 on page
- At that point close the Burn Rate Air Control by
moving the spring handle to the low setting.
2. Medium low burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to high
position for 5 minutes.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing
the knob all the way back toward the appliance
to "HI" then pull forwards towards the front of the
appliance until the knob stops.
- At that point move the Burn Rate Air Control spring
handle to 1/8" - 1/2" from the low setting.
3. Medium high burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to
high position.
- Then activate the ACC timer system by pushing
the knob all the way back toward the appliance
to "HI" then pull forwards towards the front of the
appliance until the knob stops.
- At that point move the Burn Rate Air Control spring
handle to 1/2" – high.
4. High burn setting:
- Burn Rate Air Control spring handle up to
high position
- Also activate ACC timer system knob pushed back
to the "HI" position.
NOTE: If using the optional blower, for burn rate
settings 1-3, the blower shall be off for the first
30 minutes and then be operated in the high
position at 30 minutes. For high burn setting,
blower may continue to be on full after the
loading of the fuel.
NOTE: The above information is provided as a guideline
only. Altitude and other circumstances may
require control adjustments to achieve the
desired burn rates.
NOTE: Operate appliance on High Burn 45 minutes a
day to help keep flue/chimney clean.
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10).
Risk of Fire.
When set on High Burn Rate and over-riding
the Automatic Combustion Control system an
over fire situation can occur and may result
in a chimney fire. Over firing will void the
appliance warranty.
HIGH
LOW
Burn Rate
Air Control
Start-Up Air
Control
Figure 12.1
After activating the timer (ACC), if the control is placed
within the rear air section on the label it will allow rear air
to enter the firebox. This will not interfere with the timer
gradually closing the front air channel in 25 minutes. If
control is set on "HI" it over-rides the timer (ACC).
7037-802A
WARNING
Shown with Side
Shield Removed
Low (Closed)
High (Open)
Front Air Channel
Operated by Timer
Rear Air Channel
Operates independently
from Timer
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