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The blower has a rheostat that can be adjusted in three
different positions; either from high (HI) to low (LO) or closed
(OFF).
Allow the stove to reach operating temperature (approximately
one hour) before turning on the blower, since increased
airflow from the blower will remove heat and affect the start
up combustion efficiency.
It is possible to add a heat sensor, sold separately, to
the blower. When the blower is ON, the blower will start
automatically when the stove is hot enough and it will stop
when the stove has cooled down. Therefore, you can leave
the blower speed control at the desired setting.
5.2
The Use of a Fire Screen
Some stoves have been tested for use with an open door in conjunction with a fire screen (In
the United States or in provinces with a particulate matter emission rate limit (e.g. US EPA),
the use of wood stoves with door open with a fire screen is prohibited), this option is sold
separately (to confirm that your product has been tested with it, please refer to the Wood Stove
Installation and Operation Manual). If applicable on your model, the fire screen must be properly
secured on the stove to avoid any risk of sparks damaging the flooring. When the fire screen is
in use, do not leave the stove unattended to respond promptly in the event of smoke spillage
into the room. Potential causes of smoke spillage are described in Section "The venting system"
of this guide. See "Optional Fire Screen Installation" in the Wood Stove Installation and Operation
Manual for specifications about installation instructions.
OPERATING THE STOVE WITH A FIRE SCREEN INCREASES POSSIBILITIES OF
GENERATING CARBON MONOXIDE. CARBON MONOXIDE IS AN ODOURLESS GAS THAT
IS HIGHLY TOXIC WHICH CAN CAUSE DEATH AT HIGH CONCENTRATION IN AIR.
5.3
Exhaust System
Wood smoke can condense inside the chimney, forming a inflammable deposit called creosote.
If creosote builds up in the system, it can ignite when a hot fire is burned in the stove. A very
hot fire can progress to the top of the chimney. Severe chimney fires can damage even the best
chimneys. Smouldering, smoky fires can quickly cause a thick layer of creosote to form. When
the stove is operated properly, the exhaust from the chimney is mostly clear and creosote builds
up more slowly.
«Creosote - Formation and Need to Removal
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 cooler
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 connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months
during the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.
The presence in a chimney of soot or creosote in excess of 1/8" (3 mm) thick will indicate
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HI
OFF
LO
Figure 2: Blower operation
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