Epa Loading Procedure - Enerzone SOLUTION 3.3 Owner's Manual

2.4

EPA Loading Procedure

The best loading method for efficient and clean combustion with this fireplace is the EPA loading
method. The images below show the space in the firebox where the logs are to be placed. It is
important to always respect this space and not to put logs in the grid area marked with an X.
The marked area is defined by the space between the glass and primary air channel. Leave
enough space between the logs for good air circulation. Using more than the usable firebox
volume for loading wood will result in poor combustion. The Usable firebox volume of 2.67 ft³
shown below is the one used during EPA emissions certification. The log length recommended
for this stove is 16 inches and the EPA testing were done with log length of 16 in. The fuel
specie used for the EPA certification was beech.
2.4.1 Air control
The air control is located underneath the ash shelf. To open the
air control, pull the air control handle completely to the left (High).
This will increase the burn rate. To close the air control, push
the air control handle completely to the right. This will permit to
achieve the lowest possible burn rate.
2.4.2 High burn rate (primary air control open)
For Kindling and Start-up fuel configuration refer to the pictures below. Split the start-up fuel log
into 8 pieces. Crisscross at 45 degrees the 8 pieces on the brick on 3 rows (From the bottom,
first row 3 pieces-second row 3 pieces - third row 2 pieces) and leaving some space between
each wood pieces. Crisscross at 45 degrees the kindling on the top of the start-up fuel on
3 rows. The kindling is made of between 10-12 small pieces that are about 10% of moisture
content. Place newspaper sheets on top of the kindling. Light up the paper and let the door
at 90 degrees between one minute and one minute and 30 seconds, then close the door. Air
X
control is fully open.
X
Figure 9: Start-up fuel
When there are only faint flames remaining and most of the wood is turned into coal, break
ashes and level coal bed. Close the door.
Add High Fire load in an East-West configuration. Place the first two logs at the back of the
X
firebox, facing east-west, one on top of the other. Leave approximately 3 inches of air space
between the rear firebrick and the first log. See Figures 12 and 13 for an example load for
maximum burn rate inside the combustion chamber (illustrative only). Then, place 2 logs in the
Installation and Operation Requirements - Solution 3.3
X
Figure 10: Kindling
X
X
X
Figure 11: Newspaper
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