Breckwell W3000 - Manual (Page 10)

NATURAL DRAFT
The chimney serves a dual purpose of drawing combustion air into the stove and exhausting combustion by-products. Draft is the force
which moves exhaust gases up the chimney (hot air rises). As the exhaust rises up the chimney, combustion air is drawn into the stove to
replace it. Your stove relies on natural draft for its only source of combustion air. Poor draft can cause poor combustion and smoke. Too
much draft can cause excessive burn rates and high temperature in the stove. Some of the things that can affect natural drafting are size
and length of the chimney, nearby obstructions, and geographical location. Your Breckwell dealer will be able to help you match your stove
to a proper chimney system.
NEGATIVE PRESSURE
This stove is not to be operated in a negative pressure area. Negative pressure can be caused by large exhaust fans in airtight homes, or by
air return for a forced air heating systems in the same room as the stove. This can lead to back drafting of the stove pulling combustion
exhaust into the room. An outside air source connected to the stove will not eliminate the source of negative pressure. To eliminate negative
pressure problems, be sure your home has an adequate make-up air supply.
FUEL
For best efficiency and heat output, burn dry, seasoned wood only. Never burn wet wood, driftwood, wood that has been in salt water, trash,
cardboard, coal, rubbish, etc. Burning fuel other than dry, seasoned wood may be illegal in some areas. Seasoned wood is wood that has
been cut, split, and stored in dry, covered area in a manner that allows for free airflow around the wood for an extended period of time (6
months minimum).
BUILDING A FIRE
1.
Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or other similar liquids to start or ‘freshen up’ a fire in
this heater. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while in use.
2.
Do not use a grate or any other means of elevating the fire. Always build the fire on the surface of the firebrick.
3.
Pull the damper rod completely out. The damper controls the burn rate and amount of air coming in to the stove. Pulling it out allows
more air in to the stove, a higher burn rate. Pushing it in lessens the air coming into the stove, a lower burn rate.
4.
Crumple up some paper and place on firebrick between the front and center of brick. Cover the paper with several pieces of kindling.
For a cold chimney, one or two extra pieces of paper may be placed on top of the kindling to help establish draft.
5.
Light the paper and allow enough time for the kindling to get burning. Depending on the natural draft of your stove, the door may need
to be left open slightly during this startup process.
6.
Once the kindling is burning well more wood may be added. For best results, use gradually increasing sizes of wood before adding
larger pieces for longer burns. Always allow enough time for the wood to get burning well before adding larger pieces of wood. When
loading wood, always be careful not to dislodge the upper brick baffle.
7.
After establishing the desired fire (about 15-20 minutes), be sure to check the exhaust for excessive amounts of smoke. Excessive
smoke indicates an improper burn rate (damper setting). Readjust if necessary and recheck again after 5-10 minutes.
8. The optional fan should only be used after the stove is completely reheated. The speed should be set to match the burn rate, a low
burn – low fan, a high burn – high fan.
DISPOSAL OF ASHES
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible
surface or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials pending final disposal. If ashes are disposed of by soil burial or otherwise
locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled.
KEEPING THE DOOR GLASS CLEAN
No stove door glass stays perfectly clean. The most important factor in keeping the glass clean is to burn only well seasoned wood. Burning
wet wood will make the glass dirty. The airwash system, which directs the incoming combustion air across the glass, is designed to help
keep the glass clean. The airwash performs best at medium burn rates. The glass is also kept clean by the high temperatures inside the
firebox. Cool temperatures in the firebox will cause condensation of the exhaust by-products on the glass. Do not expect the glass to stay
clean during longer burn times. If your glass gets very dirty during overnight burns, try preheating the stove longer before shitting the damper
down. Load wood towards the rear of the stove. Keeping freshly loaded wood away from the glass will also help. This stove will self clean by
burning very hot fires, but do not over fire. If the stove or chimney system glows, you are over firing. Proper burning habits and an
understanding of how your stove operates will help you keep your door glass clean, but remember that no door glass will stay perfectly
clean.
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