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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.
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.
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The fuel load should have the approximate weight recommended by the manufacturer for each model.
Preferably in one or two pieces.
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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.
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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.
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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 wood pieces
RECOMMENDED wood pieces
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