Enerzone SOLUTION 1.7 Owner's Manual page 12

1.1 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 1.44 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.
1.1.1 Air control
The air control is located underneath the ash shelf. To open the air
control, push 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.
1.1.2 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 6 pieces. Crisscross at 45 degrees the 6 pieces on the brick on 3 rows (From the
bottom, first row 2 smallest-second row 2 biggest- third row 2 medium) 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, from biggest to smallest. The kindling is made of between 12-15 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
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close the door. Air control is fully open.
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Figure 16: 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. Put 3 first pieces on the coal bed. Leave about
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2 inches of air space between the rear firebrick and the first piece. See Figure 10 and 11 for an
example of high burn load inside the firebox. The front (3rd) piece should stand off on the steel
andirons by approximately 1-2 inches. The 2 other pieces should be added on top of the first
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Figure 17: Kindling
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Figure 18: Newspaper