Superior HCD36MH - Manual (Page 4)

4 NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
STARTING A FIRE
1. To start a fi re in a the fi replace properly, fi rst
check the operation of the fl ue damper.
2. To prevent smoking at start-up, close any
window located near the fi replace when fi rst
lighting a fi re. The closed windows may be
reopened once a chimney draft is drawn in
the fi replace.
3. The grate in the fi rebox should be centered
on or over the bottom hearth so your fi re
can breath properly. Crumble and twist
plenty of newspapers UNDER the grate and
criss-cross some small dry kindling sticks
on top of the paper or on the bottom of the
grate.
4. Build a pyramid of three split logs (split will
start much faster). Arrange the uneven wood
to provide plenty of air space between.
5. Now, light the paper at both sides of the
fi rebox.
6. Close the screens to prevent the escape of
sparks and embers.
7. Close the damper only when your fi re is
completely out and ashes are cold. Keep
closed when fi replace is not in use to prevent
unnecessary loss of heated or cooled air.
DAMPER CONTROL
This fi replace is fi tted with a manually controlled
chimney damper. The chimney damper should
be closed when the fi replace is not in use to
prevent cold air from entering the home through
the chimney system.
The damper is controlled through the use of a
control lever located within the fi rebox open-
ing at the top center in front of the fi rebox
lintel (Figure 2). The control lever snaps into
place at either extreme of its range of motion.
When locked in position all the way Down (to
the front), the damper is Open. When locked
in position all the way Up (to the rear), the
damper is Closed.
The appliance fl ue damper must always remain
open when operating.
GLASS DOOR OPERATING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS
These fireplaces are equipped with glass
doors. Only use the doors provided with this
fi replace.
Care and Cleaning of Your Glass Doors
Never clean the glass when the doors are hot.
Do not use ammonia or ammonia based glass
or household cleaner to clean the glass or the
door frame. An ammonia based cleaner will
damage the fi nish of the glass door.
Clean the glass doors by wiping with a damp
towel followed by a clean dry towel to remove
streaks.
Remove stubborn stains from the glass with a
mild soap solution and a towel dampened with
clean water. Dry with a clean dry towel.
• The fi re must always be confi ned within the
boundaries of the fuel grate.
• The fi replace screens must always be closed
whenever the fi replace is being used.
• Never slam the glass door since it could
cause the glass to break.
• Do not build excessively large or hot fi res
— scorching or discoloring of the solid
brass or plated brass trim may occur.
Damper
Closed
Damper
Open
Lintel
Combustion
Air Actuator
Figure 3
Glass Doors
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
(Bi-Fold Doors)
Glass Doors
Fully Open or
Fully Closed
(Bi-Fold Doors)
WARNING
Your fi replace is equipped with
glass doors, it should be oper-
ated with the doors fully open or
fully closed. If the doors are left
partially open, gas and fl ames
may be drawn out of the open-
ing, creating risks of both fi re
and smoke. Refer to Figure 3 for
proper operating conditions.
CAUTION
If a smoking condition exists,
glass doors should be closed
during fi replace operation.
HARDWOODS DENSITY
Alser, Red .41
Ash .49-.60
Aspen .38-.39
Basswood, American
.37
Beech, American .64
Birch .55-.65
Butternut .38
Cherry, Black
.50
Chestnut, American .43
Cottonwood .34-.40
Elm .60.63
Hackberry .53
Hickory, Pecan
.60.66
Hickory, True .69-.75
Honey locust .66 (est.
Locust, Black .69
Magnolia .48-.50
Maple .48-.63
Oak, Red
.59-.67
Oak, White .64-.88
Poplar .42
Sassafras .42
Sweet gum
.52
Sycamore, American .49
Tanoak .64 (est.
Tupelo .50
Walnut, Black
.55
Willow, Black .39
SOFTWOODS DENSITY
Bald cypress .46
Cedar .31-.47
Douglas Fir
.46-.50
Fir .32-.43
Hemlock .40-.45
Larch, Western
.52
Pine .39-.59
Redwood .35-.40
Spruce .35-.41
Tamarack .53
9. When comparing woods of the same mois-
ture content and same species, we fi nd most
woods have approximately the same heating
potential per pound.
However, most wood is sold by volume, not
by weight. To determine the best heating
source, look at the density of various wood
types. (Density is the weight for a given size.
The higher the density, the more potential
heat output. A standard cord has a volume of
128 cubic feet. This fi gure also includes the
air space between and around the wood. The
actual volume in a standard cord is between
60 and 100 cubic feet; depending on how
tightly the wood is packed.
Assuming that you are comparing two
standard cords of different species but the
same volume and moisture content, the
denser species will provide more BTU’s.
The table of wood species/densities reveals
more helpful guidelines.
Figure 2