CFM BC Series Homeowner's Manual page 7

Soft woods, are not as desirable as hardwoods be-
cause they burn quickly and can cause resin build up
in the flue. Wet or green wood smolders and often
smokes.
The use of artificial logs of any type has
been found to create smoking and sooting
problems. These types of materials have
also been found to increase the danger
of fire. For these reasons the use of any
type of artificial log is prohibited in any of
our products. The use of any artificial logs
will void any warranty associated with our
products.
Caution: Do not burn scrap lumber, pine branches,
trash, plastic, flame colorants, soot cleaners or
other chemicals or compounds.
3. Starting the Fire
Before starting the fire, make sure the damper is in the
fully open position.
Lay a sheet of newspaper on top of the logs and set it
afire. This warms the chimney, improving the flow of hot
air from the fire when it is started.
When warm-up newspaper is partially burned, ignite
the starter paper under the kindling. Close the fireplace
screens as soon as you have completed this step.
When firing a new fireplace, you may smell a slight odor
and see smoke coming from the fireplace or the heat-
circulating outlet grilles. This is the paint curing and oil
burning off the metal. This is normal and will disappear
after the first few fires. If your fireplace is equipped with
glass doors and outside air, open the doors and close
the outside air. The odors and smoke will be drawn into
the firebox and expelled up the flue.
NOTE: Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid or similar
liquids to start or 'freshen up' a fire in this fireplace
while it is in use.
4. Open Outside Air Damper
Your fireplace may be equipped with outside combus-
tion air. To determine, refer to "Outside Combustion Air"
on Page 3.
If your fireplace has outside air, the air damper should
be 'closed' prior to starting fire. Start the fire and allow
the firebox to preheat 5-10 minutes, then 'open' the
air damper. The heat from the hot firebox will draw the
outside air in more effectively.
CR Air Damper. To 'open', push control rod to right
and pull out. To 'close', push control lever away from
the front face until it stops. Damper is spring-loaded and
will hold closed.
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BR, BC, BCMH, TF, TL, SR, ODSR, SC, STR, TST,
CVR, WMC Series Air Damper. To 'open', push the
control lever down toward the hearth brick. To 'close',
pull the control lever up and over. (Fig. 7)
SHR, ODSHR, TSH Air Damper. To 'open', push con-
trol lever up and back. To 'close', pull lever forward and
down. (Fig. 8)
NOTE: To 'open' or 'close' damper during firing,
use a long metal probe such as a fireplace poker
to operate lever. Do not use your hand as control
lever is hot.
N
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Fig. 7 Outside air operation.
WF 710
OUTSIDE AIR LEVER
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Closed
Fig. 8 SHR & TSH Series outside air operation.
5. Primary Air Control
The EWF has a single air control that regulates the
amount of heat the fire will produce and how long it will
burn.
FP710a
SHR OUTSIDE AIR LEVER
The Primary Air Control is located in the upper left cor-
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ner of the unit. It is the primary source of air for starting,
maintaining and reviving the fire.
Generally, more air entering the fireplace makes the fire
burn hotter and faster, while less air prolongs the burn.
The air supply is open to the maximum when the control
lever is rotated clockwise on the EWF36A or pushed
down on the EWF30 and closed when rotated counter-
clockwise on the EWF36Aor pushed up on the EWF30.
FP710
Open
FP710a
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