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amounts of air available to fuel a fire and create a
condition known as negative pressure. Under ex-
treme conditions of negative pressure the combus-
tion by-products can be drawn from the chimney
and into the house. This condition is commonly re-
ferred to as down drafting. There are several factors
that impact the amount of air available in the home.
Increased amounts of insulation vinyl windows, ex-
tra caulking in various places and door seals can all
keep heat in but may also make a home too airtight.
If you are in doubt about whether or not there is suf-
ficient air in your home for your stove, curtail using
those appliances known to consume the air where
possible, or open a window or door to allow air to
enter the home.
b. Environmental conditions
High trees, low lying house location such as in a
valley, tall buildings or structures surrounding your
house and windy conditions can cause poor draft or
down drafting.
c. cold chimney temperature
Avoid cold chimney temperatures by burning a hot
fire for the first fifteen to forty minutes, being careful
not to over fire. If any part of the chimney or parts of
the stove start to glow, you are over firing the stove.
Where possible, install a temperature gauge on the
chimney so temperature drops can be seen.
d. chimney installation and Maintenance
Avoid using too many elbows or long horizontal
runs. If in doubt, contact a chimney expert and/or
chimney manufacturer for help. Clean chimney, rain
caps and especially spark arrester regularly, to pre-
vent creosote build up, which will significantly re-
duce chimney draw and may cause a chimney fire.
10.Should i close or open the air control fully when
shutting down the stove?
When shutting down the stove, fully open the air con-
trol. This allows the chimney temperatures to remain
as high as possible for as long as possible. Cold
chimney temperatures create creosote.
NOtE:
This instruction is intended as an aid and does
not supersede any local, provincial or state require-
ments. Check with officials or authorities having jurisdic-
tion in your area.
proposition 65 Warning:
Fuels used in gas, wood-
burning or oil fired appliances, and the products of
combustion of such fuels, contain chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
and other reproductive harm.
California Health & Safety Code Sec. 25249.6
