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3.
Brick Chimney w ith Fireplace: The heater can
be vented into the fireplace by sealing the
opening w ith noncombustible material and
material and extending the connector pipe into
the chimney dam per. Refer to your local codes
(see Figure 5).
Figure 5
Bi-metal Thermostat Control
Shenandoah Heaters are therm ostatically
controlled, but do need reasonable attention to
assure efficient and trouble free operation, The
thermostat controls the dam per providing an
increase or decrease in combustion air to the fire.
Adjustm ent for comfort is necessary.
• Turn knob tow ard "HIGH" to increase heat output.
• Turn knob tow ard "LOW " to decrease heat output.
A. Before building the first fire
1.
Com bustible materials must be kept at least
three feet from the stove. This includes
furniture, magazine racks, rugs, clothing and
firewood. Do not dry clothing or within three
feet of the heater, or store flammable liquids in
the same room with the heater.
2.
Occasionally the movement and the handling
of the unit affects the bi metal thermostat and
dam per controls. Prior to building the firs fire,
check the operation of the therm ostat damper.
W ith a flashlight, shine light through the top of
the thermostat cover and observe the dam per
as the control knob is moved from low to high,
the damper must move freely and have no
hesitation in either the up or dow n movement.
If hesitation or sticking occurs, have the
thermostat corrected.
3.
Check the grate operates to assure it is in
position and operates properly. Do not burn
the stove without the grates in place.
B. Starting the Fire and Burning Techniques
Warning: Do not use gasoline, gasoline type
lantern fuel, kerosene, Charcoal lighter fluid or
similar liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this
heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the
heater.
DO NOT BURN garbage, gasoline, naphtha, engine
oil or any flammable liquids or chemicals or burn
you stove without grates in place.
DO NOT IN ANYW AY CAUSE THE UNIT TO
OVER-FIRE BY OVERRIDING THE THERM OSTAT
CONTROL.
This is an unsafe operation of the unit and could
severely damage the unit as well as endanger your
home. For this reason, this type of operation
w ould invalidate the w arranty.
Burning W ood
To start a wood fire, place crumpled new spaper on
the grate and cover it with kindling wood in a criss
cross pattern. Then place larger sticks on top of
the kindling. Before lighting the paper, be sure the
thermostat control is on "HIGH" and the flue
damper is open.
After lighting, close the door and latch. Place
additional wood in the heater as desired after a fire
bed is established and adjust the dam per. Adjust
the thermostat from time to time until the desired
comfort is obtained. The bi-m etal therm ostat w ill
automatically control the combustion air to the fire
thus m aintaining the desired heat output.
Burning W ood on a coal grate
Because this unit will burn either w ood or coal, a
cast iron grate has been use. In order for w ood to
burn efficiently an ash build-up of 1" to 2" should
be allowed to accumulate on the grate. This tends
to plug the holes and reduce air flow to the wood
so it doesn't burn too quickly. Therefore, do not
shake the ashes dow n through the grate until the
build-up has occurred. The ashes also serve to
insulate the grate from the hot coals thus
extending the life of the grate.
Types of wood
Split dry hardw oods (20% moisture levels) is
recommended for the best perform ance. This will
produce 5,500 to 6,000 BTU per pound. A mixture
of green and dry wood will produce satisfactorily.
W et and green wood will reduce the heat output of
the unit because the BTUH output is reduced by
the moisture content during the early stages of the
burn.
Burn tim e
Depending on the type of wood (hard or soft) and
the bi-metal thermostat setting, a variable burn
time can be obtained. W ith a full firebox of
hardw ood at low setting, an overnight (8 to 10
hours) burn can norm ally be obtained.
Adding w ood to the fire box
1.
Open smoke outlet damper. FULL OPEN.
2.
Open door slowly to allow air to move into the
firebox without creating a turbulence
3.
Check buildup under coals with poker, and if
tight, loosen up and force some ash into the
ash pan. This may also be done with the
shaker grate before wood is added.
4.
Place w ood on hot coals with small pieces at
the bottom .
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