Hearth and Home Technologies NorthStar-BK Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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Heat & Glo • NorthStar EPA Fireplace • 480-1081C
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
September 1, 2008
P. Opacity
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hisisthemeasureofhowcleanlyyourreplaceisburn-
ing.Opacityismeasuredinpercent;100%opacityiswhen
an object is totally obscured by the smoke column from a
chimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column can
beseen.Asyoubecomefamiliarwithyourreplace,you
should periodically check the opacity. This will allow you
toknowhowtoburnyourreplaceasnearlysmoke-free
as possible (goal of 0% opacity).
WARNING
Fire Risk.
DoNOTstorewood:
• Closer than required clearances to com-
bustibles to appliance
• Within space required for loading or ash
removal.
DoNOToperateappliance:
• With appliance door open.
• With ash removal system door open.
• DoNOTburnwetorgreenwood.
• Store wood in dry location.
• Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation
of creosote.
Fire Risk.
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Keep combustible materials, gasoline and
otherammablevaporsandliquidsclearof
appliance.
WARNING
• DoNOTstoreammablematerialsintheappliance’s
vicinity.
• DoNOTusegasoline,lanternfuel,kerosene,charcoal
lighteruidorsimilarliquidstostartor“freshenup”are
in this heater.
• Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is
in use.
• Combustible materials may ignite.
For maximum operating efciency with the lowest
emissions, follow these operating procedures:
1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading the
replace,burnyourreplacewiththeSlideAirControl
wide open (fully to the right) for a minimum of 5 to 15
minutes.
2. Regulate burn rate (heat output) by using the Slide Air
Control. See Figure 51.1 on page 51.
3. Heatoutputsettings:Followtheburnrateinstructions
listed below.
*These are approximate settings, and will vary with type of
wood or chimney draft.
NOTE: BURN DRY, WELL-SEASONED WOOD.
N. Burning Guidelines
*Slide Air Control
Slide LEFT to Stop
Stopto1/8in.-1/2in.open
Stopto1/2in.-1-1/2in.open
All the way to RIGHT
BTU / Hr
Below 10,000
10,000 - 15,000
15,000 - 30,000
MaximumHeat
Burn Rate
Low
Medium
MediumHigh
High
NOTE: To establish your settings, always begin with the
air control all the way to the left to STOP and then move
it to the right for your desired setting.
O. Burn Rates
HIGH - Maximum Heat: Fully open (slide air control
all the way to the right). It is important to do this when
reloadingthereplace.Failuretodothiscouldresultin
excessive emissions (smoke).
MEDIUM HIGH BURN RATE - 15,000 to 30,000 BTU:
After a wood load has been burning on high for 5 to 15
minutes,closetheSlideAirControlto1/2in.-1-1/2in.
(13mm-38mm)distanceopen.(Movethehandletoleft
to stop and then to right for the proper setting).
MEDIUM - 10,000 - 15,000 BTU: After a wood load has
been burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes (longer for very
large pieces or wet wood), slide Slide Air Control left to
1/8in.-1/2in. (3mm-13mm)distanceopen. (Move
the handle to left to stop and then to right for the proper
setting).
LOW - Below 10,000 BTU: After a wood load has been
burning on high for 5 to 15 minutes (longer for very large
pieces or wet wood), gradually slide the Air Control left
toclosedowntheair,makingsuretomaintainamesin
thereplace.Itisveryimportanttomaintainamesin
yourreplaceduringtherstfewhoursofalowburnto
avoid excessive air pollution.
NOTE: If reloading a bright, hot coal bed for longer (low)
burn time, setting the ACC may not be required.
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