MHSC WR247001 Owner's Manual page 9

and forced air furnaces compete for air resulting
in inadequate amounts of air available to fuel a
fire and create a condition known as negative
pressure. Under extreme conditions of nega-
tive pressure the combustion by-products can
be drawn from the chimney and into the house.
This condition is commonly referred to as down
drafting. There are several factors that impact the
amount of air available in the home. Increased
amounts of insulation vinyl windows, extra caulk-
ing in various places and door seals can all keep
heat in but may also make a home too airtight.
If you are in doubt about whether or not there is
sufficient air in your home for your stove, curtail
using those appliances known to consume the
air where possible, or open a window or door to
allow air to enter the home.
b. Environmental conditions
High trees, low lying house location such as in
a valley, tall buildings or structures surrounding
your house and windy conditions can cause poor
draft or down drafting.
c. cold chimney temperature
Avoid cold chimney temperatures by burning a
hot fire for the first fifteen to forty minutes, being
careful not to over fire. If any part of the chimney
or parts of the stove start to glow, you are over fir-
ing the stove. Where possible, install a tempera-
ture gauge on the chimney so temperature drops
can be seen.
d. chimney installation and Maintenance
Avoid using too many elbows or long horizontal
runs. If in doubt, contact a chimney expert and/or
chimney manufacturer for help. Clean chimney,
rain caps and especially spark arrester regularly,
to prevent creosote build up, which will signifi-
cantly reduce chimney draw and may cause a
chimney fire.
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Windsor High Efficiency Wood Stove
10.Should i close or open the air control fully when
shutting down the stove?
When shutting down the stove, fully open the air
control. This allows the chimney temperatures to
remain as high as possible for as long as possible.
Cold chimney temperatures create creosote.
NOtE: This instruction is intended as an aid and does
not supersede any local, provincial or state require-
ments. Check with officials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion in your area.
proposition 65 Warning: Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known
to the State of California to cause cancer, birth de-
fects and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
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