Quadra-Fire 5100I-GD-B Indoor Fireplace User Manual


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5100-I ACT WOOD INSERT

April 21, 2010
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438-0380E
B. Wood Selection & Storage

of the rain and snow. Dry and well-seasoned wood will not
only minimize the chance of creosote formation, but will give

C. Burning Process
In recent years there has been an increasing concern about

placed on the burning of wood for home heating. In order to
       


       
operated in order to insure that they perform the way they are
designed to perform. Improper operation can turn most any
wood stove into a smoldering environmental hazard.
1. Kindling or First Stage



wood is heated to a temperature high enough to evaporate the



the coals and tends to cool the appliance.

heat is robbed from the appliance during the drying stage,
the new load of wood has reduced the chances for a good
     
        
open the air controls and burn at a high burn setting for a


draft, not evaporating the moisture out of wet, unseasoned
wood, resulting in wasted heat.

      
the stove and chimney.

 
• Overload with wood
• Burn trash or large amounts of scrap lumber
 
WARNING
Fire Risk


• Chimney connector or appliance glowing
• Roaring, rumbling noises
 
• Metal warping
 
1. Symptoms of Over-Firing
2. What To Do if Your Stove is Over-Firing
• Immediately close the door and air controls to reduce

 
and evacuate your house.
• Contact your local chimney professional and have your
stove and stove pipe inspected for any damage.
• Do not use your stove until the chimney professional
informs you it is safe to do so.



• Warped air tube
 
 
A. Over-Firing Your Appliance
15% moisture by weight, and should be burned hot enough to

- about one hour. It is a waste of energy to burn unseasoned







it may not be fully cured.


to air, since more drying occurs through the cut ends than the

wood under cover, such as in a shed, or covered with a tarp,
plastic, tar paper, sheets of scrap plywood, etc., as uncov-
ered wood can absorb water from rain or snow, delaying the
seasoning process.
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Operating Instructions
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