England's Stove Works TRANQUILITY 17VL - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION
 England’s Stove Works, Inc. always recommends the use of a magnetic stove thermometer, so
that the temperature of the unit can be monitored. When using a magnetic stove thermometer,
locate the thermometer above the door on either the left or right side of the stove and use the
following temperatures as rough guidelines to determine the burn rate and heat output level of
the stove:
o Normal wood stove operation should occur between 350°F (177°C) and 550°F (288°C),
with 350°F (177°C) to 450°F (232°C) being a low to medium heat output level and 450°F
(232°C) to 550°F (288°C) being a medium to high heat output level. Operating the stove
at 600°F (316°C) would be considered the maximum continuous operating temperature
permissible and unit damage may result from operating at that high of a burn rate for
extended time periods. Allowing the unit to reach 650°F (343°C) or higher is defined as
over‐firing and will result in unit damage.
 The optional room air convection blower was designed to extract the maximum amount of heat
from the stove, for the highest possible heat transfer into the room. Since the blower is so
efficient at removing heat from the unit, it is very important to only operate the room air blower
after a fresh wood load has been allowed to burn for at least thirty (30) minutes. Allowing a
fresh load of wood to burn without the blower on ensures that the entire unit reaches proper
operation temperatures and that the secondary combustion system is functioning properly.
Additionally, follow the guidelines below for acceptable blower speeds.
 When using the optional room air convection blower (Part No. AC‐16), the blower should be
operated as follows depending on heat output level:
Burn rate High Medium High Medium Medium Low Low
Blower Speed High Low Low Low Off
DO NOT USE GRATE OR ELEVATE FIRE – BUILD WOOD FIRE DIRECTLY ON HEARTH
DO NOT OPERATE WITH THE MAIN DOOR OPEN – OPERATING THE STOVE WITH THE MAIN
DOOR OPEN WILL CREATE AN OVER‐FIRE
Creosote – Formation and Need for Removal
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which
combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors
condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow‐burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited, this creosote
makes an extremely hot fire. The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the heating season to
determine if a creosote buildup has occurred. If creosote has accumulated, it
should be removed to reduce the risk of chimney fire.