Selecting Wood; Dry Wood Is Key; Testing Wood Moisture; Why Dry Wood Is Key - FireplaceXtrordinair 36-Elite Owner's Manual

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Selecting Wood

Dry Wood is Key

Dry wood burns hot, emits
less smoke and creates
less creosote.

Testing Wood Moisture

Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year. This insures dry wood. If
purchasing wood for immediate use, test the wood with a moisture meter. Some experienced wood
burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear "knock" and
not a "thud".

Why Dry Wood is Key

Wet wood, when burned, must release water stored within the wood. This cools the fire, creates
creosote, and hampers a complete burn. Ask any experienced wood burner and he or she will agree:
dry wood is crucial to good performance.

Wood Cutting and Storage

Cut wood to length and
chop into quarters.
Don't Burn Treated Wood, Wax Logs, Coal, Garbage, Etc.
This fireplace has a catalytic combustor (see page 9) designed specifically to work with emissions from
cord wood. Other fuels may clog or contaminate the combustor, leading to a drastic loss in heat
output, increased emissions, and damage to the combustor.
In addition, fuel other than cord wood may burn excessively hot, leading to a serious fire hazard.
Travis Industries
Operation
Wet
Wood
Less
Heat
More Smoke
and Creostoe
Store the wood off the ground in a
covered area. Allow for airflow
around the wood to dry the wood.
Air Flow
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Dry
Wood
Leads
To
More
Heat
Leads
To
Less Smoke
and Creostoe
Air Flow
Leads
To
Leads
To
Air Flow
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