Operating Your Fireplace Insert; Fuel; First Operation Of Fireplace Insert; Air Controls - Hi-Flame 577IU3 Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

Operating Your Fireplace Insert

Do not use a grate, andiron or other fuel support method. Build fire directly on the hearth.
Keep door closed during operation. Only open door to fuel/refuel the fireplace insert. Excess air
can cause the fireplace insert to over fire. Do not over fire, if chimney or fireplace insert is
glowing red you are over firing.
Do not build the fire too close to the glass. Do not abuse the glass doors. Do not strike or slam
shut the door.

Fuel

Your fireplace insert is designed to burn solid wood fuel only; it is not designed to burn,
• Paper or cardboard, other than small amounts used to light fireplace insert.
• Treated or painted wood
• Synthetic fuel or logs that are not approved for solid fuel fireplace inserts
• Household rubbish
• Liquid fuels
• Plastics
Burning these or other products for which the fireplace insert was not designed may damage the
fireplace insert and cause a fire hazard or release toxic fumes
Fuel should be stored in a dry place; wood should be dried for at least 1 year. Do not store fuel
within the installation clearances or within the space required for charging and ash removal.
Wet wood may cause serious creosote, which may damage your flue system and even your
fireplace insert. Therefore the use of wet wood is strongly discouraged.

First operation of fireplace insert

You should begin using your fireplace insert by lighting small fires which get progressively
bigger. We recommend a series of about five small fires before you put the fireplace insert into
full service. Allow the fireplace insert to fully cool between each of these fires. There may be
some smell and a small amount of smoke from the fireplace insert during the initial operations.
This is perfectly normal and is merely the curing of the fireplace insert paint. Opening a window
or door to provide additional ventilation will help alleviate this.

Air controls

Your fireplace insert needs air to burn the fuel. This air is supplied through the levers at the
base of the door and through the slots over the glass.
Primary air, as the name suggests, is used for the initial burning of the fuel. Secondary air is
used for secondary combustion, which makes the fireplace insert more efficient, reduces the
emissions and is also used to keep the fireplace insert glass clean. Wood burns better with the
air over the fire bed and when burning a lot of wood, you should use the secondary air supply
more.
The settings of both of these air controls very much depends on draft and local conditions and
after a few fires; you should have a good idea of the best settings for your fireplace insert. The
air controls should be fully opened when lighting the fire. Once the fire is established, the
controls may be adjusted as required. Reducing the air intake will cause the fireplace insert to
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