Country Flame Inglenook IWZC-02, Owner'S Manual

change in the flame pattern.  The flames will be slow and intermittent and may appear dirty if the 
wood is too wet i.e., a moisture content of 20% and more. 
 
During the Low Combustion Burn Mode, creosote may accumulate on the glass doors.  Low 
combustion burning should only be used after the firebox has been allowed to reach a hot operating 
temperature i.e., the air combustion damper has been fully open to produce a hot fire for about an 
hour.  Low combustion can be used at night in order to reduce the heat output and to prolong the 
burn.  The loading time will be between six to twelve hours. 
 

FIGURE 4:  LOW BURN COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER SETTING 

REFUELING FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE 

The Inglenook Fireplace performance will be greatly enhanced if the operator will ensure the 
combustion air damper is fully opened after refueling.  If this process is followed, the firebox and 
chimney system will return to optimum operating temperature in the shortest period of time.  
Combustion efficiency is directly affected by firebox temperature and following the above stated 
process will ensure maximum efficiency of your Inglenook Fireplace.   The upper part of the 
Inglenook firebox temperature should exceed 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit or higher in order to achieve 
maximum operating efficiency.  To obtain this firebox temperature after reloading of wood, the 
Inglenook should be operated with the combustion air damper fully opened for a minimum of 15 to 
30 minutes.  Again, the time will vary depending on the room heat, moisture content of the wood and 
the type of wood being burnt.  Once the Inglenook has reached a proper operating temperature, the 
combustion air damper can be gradually closed.  A good indication that the proper temperature has 
been reached is when a flame can be seen at the top of the firebox.  This upper fire indicates excellent 
combustion and will ensure cleaner glass, less creosoting, greater efficiency, and the greatest warmth 
and viewing pleasure for your family to enjoy. 
 

SMOKING - CAUSES 

 
In order to reduce the problematic issue of smoke escaping from the Inglenook Fireplace when 
opening the firebox doors, always ensure that the combustion air damper is in the fully open position 
before the doors are opened.  

CAUTION:

  ALWAYS open all fireplace doors very slowly.  This will 

ensure that the fireplace is drafting through the fresh air intake and the chimney system rather than 
using your house as a source for air or the expulsion of air.  Your fireplace has been designed and 
tested to provide smoke free operation.  Occasionally, there may be a small amount of smoking due to 
the fact that the chimney system has not reached proper operating temperature.  A warm chimney 
system ensures maximum draft efficiency for the firebox.  If the fireplace continues to smoke it is 
probably for one of the following reasons: 
 

1.

Doors Partly Open 

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Always operate the Inglenook with the front doors fully open or fully closed.  If the doors are 
operated fully open, the optional screen kit 

MUST

 be installed for safety reasons.