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Assuming that you are comparing two standard
cords of different species but the same volume
and moisture content, the denser species will
provide more BTU's. The table of wood species/
densities reveals more helpful guidelines.
HARDWOODS
Alser, Red
Ash
Aspen
Basswood, American
Beech, American
Birch
Butternut
Cherry, Black
Chestnut, American
Cottonwood
Elm
Hackberry
Hickory, Pecan
Hickory, True
Honey locust
Locust, Black
Magnolia
Maple
Oak, Red
Oak, White
Poplar
Sassafras
Sweet gum
Sycamore, American
Tanoak
Tupelo
Walnut, Black
Willow, Black
SOFTWOODS
Bald cypress
Cedar
Douglas Fir
Fir
Hemlock
Larch, Western
Pine
Redwood
Spruce
Tamarack
Damper Rod
Damper
CLOSED
To adjust damper, PULL damper rod
FORWARD (toward front of fireplace),
then slide all the way LEFT (CLOSED) or
RIGHT (OPEN), until locked in position.
Combustion Air Actuator
Figure 2
4
STARTING A FIRE
1. To properly start a fire in a the fireplace, first
check the operation of the flue damper (see
"DAMPER CONTROL" and Figure 2, below).
2. To prevent smoke at startup, close all
windows near the fireplace when first lighting
a fire. The closed windows may be reopened
DENSITY
once a chimney draft is drawn in the fireplace.
.41
3. Center the grate in the firebox on or over the
.49-.60
bottom hearth so the fire can breathe properly.
.38-.39
Crumble and twist plenty of newspapers UNDER
.37
the grate, and criss-cross some small, dry
.64
kindling sticks on top of the paper or on the
.55-.65
bottom of the grate.
.38
.50
4. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split
.43
wood will light more quickly). Arrange the logs
.34-.40
to provide plenty of air space between them.
.60.63
5. Light the paper at both sides of the firebox.
.53
.60.66
6. Close the screens to prevent the escape of
.69-.75
sparks and embers.
.66 (est.)
7. Close the damper only when the fire is
.69
completely OUT and ashes are COLD. Keep
.48-.50
the damper closed when the fireplace is not in
.48-.63
use, to prevent unnecessary loss of conditioned
.59-.67
room air.
.64-.88
.42
DAMPER CONTROL
.42
.52
This fireplace is fitted with a manually con-
.49
trolled chimney damper.
.64 (est.)
The damper is controlled through the use of a
.50
damper rod inside the top center of the firebox
.55
opening, behind the lintel (Figure 2).
.39
• To CLOSE the damper, pull the damper rod
DENSITY
FORWARD (toward the front of the fireplace),
then slide all the way LEFT until locked in
.46
position.
.31-.47
.46-.50
• To OPEN the damper, pull the damper rod
.32-.43
FORWARD (toward the front of the fireplace),
.40-.45
then slide all the way RIGHT until locked in
.52
position.
.39-.59
When the fireplace is NOT in use, the damper
.35-.40
should remain CLOSED to prevent cold air
.35-.41
from entering the home through the chimney
.53
system.
When the fireplace is in use, the damper
MUST remain OPEN.
Lintel
Damper
OPEN
Damper Rod in LEFT (CLOSED) Position
NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
[DETAIL/CUTAWAY]
GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
These fireplaces may be equipped with glass
doors. Refer to the end of this document for a
listing of the glass doors approved for use with
these fireplaces.
WARNING: IF YOUR FIREPLACE IS EQUIPPED
WITH GLASS DOORS, IT SHOULD BE OPER-
ATED WITH THE DOORS FULLY OPEN OR
FULLY CLOSED. IF THE DOORS ARE LEFT
PARTIALLY OPEN, GAS AND FLAMES MAY BE
DRAWN OUT OF THE OPENING, CREATING
RISKS OF BOTH FIRE AND SMOKE. REFER TO
FIGURES 3 AND 4 FOR PROPER OPERATING
CONDITIONS.
BI-FOLD Glass Doors
Fully Open
(Dotted line = Fully Closed)
Figure 3
TWIN PANE Glass Doors
Fully Open
(Dotted line = Fully Closed)
Figure 4
CAUTION: IF A SMOKING CONDITION
EXISTS, CLOSE GLASS DOORS DURING
FIREPLACE OPERATION.
Care and Cleaning of Glass Doors
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot.
Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass
or household cleaner to clean the glass or the
door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will
damage the finish of the glass door.
Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp
towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove
streaks.
Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a
mild soap solution and a towel dampened with
clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel.
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