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Monaco Installation and Operation Manual
Long burn times are not necessarily an indication of efficient fireplace operation. When
you are home during the day and able to tend the fire, it is preferable to build a smaller fire
that might provide three or four hours of heating than to fully load the firebox for a much
longer burn. Shorter burn cycles make it easier to match the heat output of the fireplace to
the heat demand of the space.
4.4.6.5 How to place the logs
In fireboxes that are roughly square, wood can be loaded so that looking through the glass
door you see the ends of the logs (north-south) or the sides of the logs (east-west). In all
cases, wood should always be placed behind the andirons.
East-west loads that are built compactly break down slowly when heated, but the amount
of wood you can load is limited because if you put in too many pieces, one may fall against
the glass. East-west loads are excellent for long, low output fires for relatively mild
weather.
North-south loads break down more quickly, but much more wood can be loaded at a time.
This makes north-south loading good for high output, long lasting fires for cold weather.
5 Maintaining Your Wood Heating System
5.1 Fireplace Maintenance
Your new fireplace will give many years of reliable service if you use and maintain it
correctly. Some of the internal components of the firebox, such as firebricks, baffles and
air tubes, will wear over time under intense heat. You should always replace defective
parts with original parts (see Appendix 7: Exploded Diagram and Parts List). Firing
each load hot to begin a cycle as described above will not cause premature deterioration
of the fireplace. However, letting the fireplace run with the air control fully open for the
entire burn cycles can cause damage over time. The hotter you run the fireplace
throughout burn cycles, the more quickly its components will deteriorate. For that reason,
never leave the fireplace unattended while a new load is being fired hot.
5.1.1 Plated Finish Maintenance
If your appliance has a plated finish, use a metal polish and a soft cloth to clean it. Do not
use abrasives such as steel wool, steel pads or an abrasive cleaner for they may scratch
the finish.
5.1.2 Glass Door Cleaning
Under normal conditions, your door glass should stay relatively clear. If your firewood is
dry enough and you follow the operating instructions in this manual, a whitish, dusty
deposit will form on the inside of the glass after a week or so of use. This is normal and
can be easily removed when the fireplace is cool by wiping with a damp cloth or paper
towel and then drying. Never try to clean the glass when the fireplace is hot.
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