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Type of wood Dry Wood - Lbs/ft³ (Kg/m³) Compared to beech
Beech and Oak
36.2 (580)
100%
Ash
35.6 (570)
98%
Maple
33.7 (540)
93%
Birch
31.8 (510)
88%
Mountain pine
30.0 (480)
83%
Fir
24.3 (390)
67%
Poplar
23.7 (380)
65%
A Few Reminders
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Store your wood cut and split (split logs dry faster).
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Keep the woodpile in a dry sunny place, protected from the rain. Don't cover the pile
with plastic, because that will prevent the wood from drying out properly.
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Stack the wood with enough space between the rows to ensure good air circulation!
Fuel Caution
Do not burn trash (plastics and other trash emit harmful gases), driftwood, treated wood,
artificial logs, or non-seasoned wood.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid,
naphtha, engine oil, or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fire in this heater.
Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Although your RAIS stove requires little day-to-day upkeep, it is important to maintain it for
your safety and enjoyment.
IMPORTANT:
Y
OU SHOULD HAVE YOUR CHIMNEY AND STOVE CHECKED ONCE EVERY
2
MONTHS DURING THE
HEATING SEASON OR AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR BY A PROFESSIONAL CHIMNEY SWEEP AND CLEANED
AS NEEDED
.
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool
chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue
lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected once every two months during
the heating season to determine if a creosote buildup has occurred.