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3.
After a certain period of time, which varies depending on the type of firewood, the maximum
temperature value is reached, and the gases emitted from the firewood decrease slowly along
with the volume of the flames.
4.
When the firewood gas emission is complete, the flame goes out and the firewood turns to
burning embers, that is the moment to add wood into the stove.
- The fuel load should have the approximate weight recommended by the manufacturer for each model.
Preferably in one or two pieces.
- Avoid overloading with firewood that is too thin as this can cause poor combustion. The firewood emits an
excessive amount of gas very quickly and the air supply is insufficient. Although there is a large volume of
flames, combustion it is not good, and the glass tends to get dirty. There is a danger of reaching excessive
temperatures that threaten the integrity of the wood burner and user safety.
- Select the firewood to achieve the desired type of operation. Thin firewood should be used to get higher
thermal power, use it after lighting the fire for a faster response as you need more heat.
Use thick wood for a slower combustion when you have less need for heat or for overnight maintenance,
always preceded by a cycle of more power with thinner firewood, when the appliance temperature is already
high. If necessary, when starting the fire, burn a combination of thin and thick firewood.
- When the wood burner is in operation, the door should always be closed. When you open the door to
reload, do so slowly to avoid the smoke inside the fireplace from blowing out into the room
Warning.-
In wood burners and inserts, prolonged and continuous use at a very low rate of combustion or with very
wet wood can cause highly flammable creosote to build up in the flue.
3.3 Fuel
Wood burner performance also depends greatly on the fuel used. The wood must be dry to get more heat
(less than 20% humidity). It will also be easier to regulate heat and keep the wood burner and flue in better
condition.
Store firewood in a dry, ventilated place protected from the rain for at one to two years depending on the
storage and weather conditions. Use opened pieces of wood, it will burn better than logs. The best would be
opened pieces with a similar section and shape.
NOT RECOMMENDED
- You can also use compressed-wood logs, such as briquettes.
- Avoid softwoods, such as pine, because they produce a lot of smoke and soot that dirty the glass.
- Do not use flammable liquids to light the fire; always keep them away from the wood burner.
- Do not use the wood burner as an incinerator, never burn plastics, waste, garbage or rubbish.
- Remove the ashes when the wood burner is off and place them in a metal container as there may be burning
embers hidden in the ashes.
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