Burning Process; Dirty Glass - Heatilator Constitution C40-C Owner's Manual

4. Storing Wood
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The following guideline will ensure properly seasoned
wood:
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and through the woodpile.
• Elevate the woodpile off the ground to allow air
circulation underneath.
• The smaller the pieces, the faster the drying process.
Any piece over 6 in. (152 mm) in diameter should be
split.
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piece are exposed to air, since more drying occurs
through the cut ends than the sides. This is true even
with wood that has been split.
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with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood,
etc., as uncovered wood can absorb water from rain
or snow, delaying the seasoning process. Avoid
covering the sides and ends completely. Doing so
may trap moisture from the ground and impede air
circulation.

5. Burning Process

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has reduced the chances for a good clean burn. Always
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• Kindling or 1st stage:
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enough to evaporate the moisture which is present in
all wood. The wood will reach the boiling point of wa-
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is evaporated. This process takes heat from coals and
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• 2nd stage:
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mable gases which burn above the fuel with bright
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tained and not allowed to go out. This will ensure the
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to control the point where you can still maintain some
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sary.
• Final stage:
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burned and only charcoal remains. This is a naturally
clean portion of the burn. The coals burn with hot blue
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lively hot coals remain in order to rekindle the next load
of wood.
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6. Dirty Glass

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with the burn rate air control and start-up air control all
the way open for 15-20 minutes should remove the built
up coating.
7. Creosote Formation and Need For Removal
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organic vapors which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in
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which may damage the chimney or even destroy the
house.
The chimney shall be inspected at least annually be-
fore lighting, or once every two months during heating
season.
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8. Opacity
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an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from
a chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke col-
umn can be seen. Periodically check the opacity and
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(goal of 0% opacity).
D. First Fire
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that:
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resting against the rear support
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• all labels have been removed
• all plated surfaces have been cleaned
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size to allow the oils and binders to be burned from the
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normal.
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