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Fire extinguishers / smoke detectors
All homes with a solid fuel burning fireplace should have at
least one fire extinguisher in a central location known to all,
and at least one smoke detector in the room containing the
fireplace. If it sounds an alarm, correct the cause but do not
deactivate or relocate the smoke detector.
Fuel loading and burn cycle
For maximum efficiency, when the stove is thoroughly hot,
load it fully to the top of the door opening and burn at a
medium low setting. Maximum heat for minimum fuel
(optimum burn) occurs when the stove top temperature is
between 500°F (260°C) and 600°F (315°C). The
cleanness of the glass is a good indicator of your operating
efficiency. Not enough heat is produced when only one or
two pieces of wood are burned or the wood may not burn
completely. A minimum of three pieces are needed to
encase a bed of coals that sustains the fire.
Loosely stacked wood burns quicker than a tightly packed
load. Wood burns in cycles rather than giving a steady
output of heat. It is best to plan these cycles around your
house hold routine so that only enough coals are left to
start the next load. In the evening, load your stove, at least,
a half-hour before bed to ensure a good fire, hot enough to
close the draft control for an overnight burn. Burn only dry
seasoned wood.
It produces more heat and less soot or creosote. Do not
burn ocean beach wood. Its salt content can produce a
metal eating acid. When refueling open the door slowly to
prevent smoke spillage. Use a pair of long gloves
(barbecue gloves) when feeding the fire. Because these
stoves burn at the front, they are clean and efficient, but
they are also very hot and gloves are useful. Keep a small
steel shovel nearby to use as a poker and to remove
ashes. Do not store the wood within 3 feet (1m) of the
stove.
EP63 OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT
Remove the 4 screws from the rear plate of the stove.
Replace the screws removed with the 4 spacers
supplied.
Install the rear heat shield using the 4 screws removed
and secure to the 4 spacers.
The flue collar shield is only needed if the flue collar is in
the top exit position. If the flue collar is in the rear exit
position, the flue collar shield can be discarded.
Install the flue collar shield to the rear heat shield, using 2
of the screws supplied.
Install the blower and housing using 4 of the screws
supplied.
Loosen the 2 screws securing the thermodisc bracket
and slide the bracket forward until the thermodisc is
touching the heat shield. Secure in place by tightening the
screws.
Ash removal procedures
CAUTION : Risk of excessive temperatures.
Keep the ash door closed during firing of the
heater.
It is essential to keep the grate free of a heavy build up of
ashes.
When burning solid fuel, always empty the ash pan at least
once a day or whenever it is full of ashes. Never allow the
ashpan to overfill thereby allowing ash to be in contact with
the underside of the grate. If this condition is allowed, the
grate will wear out prematurely.
Hot ashes may be kept in a metal container with a tight
fitting lid. Keep the closed container on a noncombustible
floor or ground, well away from all combustible materials.
The ashes should be retained in the closed container until
all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Cold wood ashes can
be used on the garden or in the compost.
DO’S
1. Build a hot fire
2. Use only dry wood.
3. Several pieces of medium sized wood are better than
a few big pieces.
4. Clean chimney regularly.
5. Refuel frequently using medium sized wood.
6. “Fine Tune” the air settings for optimum performance.
DON’TS
1. Take ash out immediately. Let it accumulate to a depth
of at least one inch. A good ash layer provides for a
longer lasting and better burning fire.
2. Burn wet wood.
3. Close the door too soon or damper down too quickly.
4. Burn one large log rather than two or three smaller,
more reasonably sized logs.
5. Burn at continually “low setting”, if glass door is
constantly blackened. This means the firebox
temperature is too low.
EP90-K OPTIONAL SCREEN KIT
The 1600C-1 may only be operated with the doors open
when spark screen EP90-K is used and installed
properly.
This kit is not applicable for mobile homes.
