Fan Operation; Building Different Fires For Different Needs - Century CW2900 Insert Installation And Operation Manual

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CW2900 Installation and Operation Manual

4.5 Fan Operation

Allow the insert to reach operating temperature (approximately one hour), before turning

on the fan, since increased airflow from the fan will remove heat and affect the start-up

combustion efficiency.

NOTE: ENSURE THE FAN CORD IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH ANY SURFACE OF THE

INSERT TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE DAMAGE. DO NOT RUN CORD

BENEATH THE INSERT.

Turn the fan ON or OFF with the variable speed control located on the right side of the fan

assembly next to the bottom louvre. The switch settings are Off, High and adjustable

down to Low.

Using the air control is not the only way to match the insert's heat output to the heat

demand. Your house will need far less heat in October than in January to be kept at a

comfortable temperature. If you fill the firebox full in fall weather, you will either overheat

the space or turn the insert down so much that the fire will be smoky and inefficient. Here

are some suggestions for building fires to match different heat demand.

4.5.1.1 Small Fires to Take the Chill off the House

To build a small fire that will produce a low heat output, use small pieces of firewood and

load them crisscross in the firebox. The pieces should be only 3" to 4" in diameter. After

raking the coals, you can lay two pieces parallel to each other corner to corner in the

firebox and lay two more across them in the other direction. Open the air control fully and

only reduce the air after the wood is fully flaming. This kind of fire is good for mild weather

when you are around to tend the insert and should provide enough heat for four hours or

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