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OVERFIRING
If any part of the appliance glows, it is overfiring.
Other symptoms may include: Cracking, warping or
burning out of components, catalytic combustor may
deteriorate, gold doors may turn color, stove glass
may develop a haze which will not come off with
cleaning, firebox baffle plate (tunnel baffle) may
warp, etc.
Overfiring of a fireplace insert is a condition where
excessive temperatures are reached, beyond the
design capabilities of the appliance (as outlined the
following 4 paragraphs). The damage that occurs
from overfiring is not covered under the manufactur-
ers limited warranty. The following are a few condi-
tions that should be evaluated and (corrected if nec-
essary) if an overfiring condition is suspected:
Overfiring Caused From Improper Installation
The venting system must satisfy the draft Re-
quirements of the appliance. The appliance is
merely one component of a larger system. The
other equally important component is the venting
system, which is necessary for achieving the re-
quired flow of combustion air to the fire chamber
and for safely removing unwanted combustion
byproducts from the appliance. If the venting sys-
tem’s design does not promote these ends, the
system may not function properly, which may
create performance problems as well as may be
a safety hazard. To ensure that all installation re-
quirements have been met as outlined in the in-
stallation manual. The chimney should be clean
and in good repair. A draft test should be per-
formed to determine if the draft requirements of
the appliance are being met. A draft gauge
should read between .05 and .07 inches water
column (W.C.I.). Excessive draft (above .07
W.C.I.) will allow too much combustion air to be
pulled into the firebox, which results in hotter
burns. Too little draft (below .05 W.C.I.) will not
allow enough combustion air delivery to maintain
a fire well or cause performance problems such
as smoking (this may result in improper operation
of appliance, i.e. will not maintain fire well unless
catalytic bypass is left open, or with fuel door left
open – see Overfiring Caused From Improper
Operation).
Overfiring Caused From Improper Operation
Never burn the appliance with the fuel door open or
ajar, the ash dump cover off or the ash drawer open (if
optional ash drawer is installed). Never burn the stove
with the bypass handle in the open position once the
fire has been established or the air control in the "high"
position for extended periods.
Overfiring Caused From Improper Maintenance
Strictly adhere to all maintenance requirements at fre-
quent intervals as prescribed in this manual including
cleaning of flue and fireplace insert. Should the fuel
door, ash dump (if optional ash drawer is installed) or
glass gaskets become worn or damaged, they should
be replaced.
Overfiring Caused From Improper Fuel
This appliance is approved for use with natural dry well
seasoned wood only (consult your dealer for approved
fuels in your area). Do not burn garbage, particleboard
scraps, or pressed logs using bonding agents because
they can produce conditions that will deteriorate metal.
Green or uncured wood does not work well as fuel, and
can cause increased creosote buildups. Do not over-
load or use kindling wood or mill ends as primary fuel.