Clear Space; Frequently Asked Questions; Opacity (Smoke) - Quadra-Fire 41I-ACC Owner's Manual

41I ACC Wood Insert
O. Clear Space
• Do NOT place combustible objects within 4 ft (1.2 m) of
the front of appliance. Figure 16.1.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
• Do NOT place combustible objects within 48
inches in front of the appliance.
• High temperatures may ignite clothing, furniture or
draperies.
Maintain 4 ft (1.22m) clearance to
combustible in front of appliance
Figure 16.1 - Clear Space
P. Frequently Asked Questions
ISSUES
Odor from appliance
Metallic noise
Whirring sound
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When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This is
caused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.
Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar to
the sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation or
longevity of the appliance.
The blower may produce a whirring sound which increases in volume as the speed is
increased.
Q. Opacity (Smoke)
Opacity is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is
burning.
Opacity is measured in percent:
• 100% opacity is when an object is totally obscured by
the smoke column from a chimney, and
• 0% opacity means that no smoke column can be seen.
As you become familiar with your appliance, you should
periodically check the opacity. This will allow you to know
how to burn as nearly smoke-free as possible (goal of 0%
opacity).
NOTICE!
Do NOT operate a circulating fan within close prox-
imity, approximately 4 ft (1.2m), of appliance
• Can reverse air flow, blowing hot air into appli-
ance cavity.
• Can damage appliance blower due to overheat-
ing.
SOLUTIONS
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September 15, 2011