Operation; Break-In Fires - England's Stove Works 50-SNC32 Installation & Operation Manual

Break‐In Fires
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This wood burning unit is constructed of heavy gauge steel and cast iron and is built to last a long
time. However, in order to ensure no excessive thermal stresses are induced on the metal
during the first fire, three break‐in fires should be burned, each one slightly hotter than the last.
These break‐in fires will not only help the stove body acclimate to the high temperatures of the
fire, but will also slowly cure the high temperature stove paint, which will ensure the high
quality finish lasts for years.
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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND burning your break‐in fires outdoors, as the paint and
manufacturing oils will 'burn off' the stove exterior somewhat during this time. If you do
burn them indoors with your flue system, open doors and windows to ventilate.
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This stove has a single air control rod which regulates the wood burn rate; when the primary air
control slide is pushed all the way into the unit, the stove will burn more slowly and put out
heat over a longer time period. Conversely, when the air control slide is pulled all the way out,
the unit will burn more quickly and put out a larger amount of heat over a relatively shorter time
period. Do not attempt to modify the range of air control adjustment for any reason.
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The first break‐in fire should be just a large kindling fire, getting the stove to about 300°F as
measured by a magnetic thermometer on the right or left side of the stove, above the door.
Once this temperature has been reached, allow the fire to die out with the air control open. The
second and third break‐in fires should be a bit larger, with some small dry splits added to the
kindling load. The temperature goal during these fires is about 350°F – 450°F; don't let the fire
get hotter than that.
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow‐burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.
DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE – BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH
DO NOT OPERATE WITH THE MAIN DOOR OPEN – OPERATING THE STOVE WITH THE MAIN
In the event of a creosote or soot fire (chimney fire), close the air control on the stove,
contact the local fire department and get out! Do not throw water on the fire! Contact
your local fire authority for more information on how to handle a chimney fire and
develop a safe evacuation plan for you and your family in the event of a chimney fire.
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OPERATION
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
DOOR OPEN WILL CREATE AN OVER‐FIRE
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