Hearth and Home Technologies EPA Certified Woodburning Fireplace 7100FP-GD-B - Manual (Page 48)

Page 48 433-1390G September 1, 2008
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7100FP EPA Woodburning Fireplace
For maximum operating efficiency with the lowest
emissions, follow these operating procedures:
1. Regardless of desired heat output, when loading the
fireplace, burn your fireplace 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 49.1.
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.
G. 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.
H. 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 fireplace. 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 flames in
the fireplace. It is very important to maintain flames in
your fireplace during the first 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.
F. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)
T ypically, when you build a fire, you need to open the
controls to give the fire more air so the wood will start
burning. You would then have to physically watch the
fire and shut down the air controls so the fireplace does
not overfire and burn up your wood too quickly. With the
Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) system, you do not
have to physically watch the fire. Once you set the ACC
system it will monitor the fire for you.
Set the ACC slide control to HIGH by moving it all the
way to the right. As you move the control rod to the right,
about 3/4 of the way you will feel some resistance. You
must move past that resistance approximately 3/4 in.
(19 mm) to reach the HIGH setting. Start your fire and
then move the slide control to the left to the desired burn
rate. (See Burning Guidelines for the position of the
slide control for the different burn rates.) The fireplace
will automatically go to that level after the fire is fully
established. This allows for less manual monitoring of
the fire and more efficient use of fuel while maintaining
the desired heat output.
NOTE: Close controls when not burning.
THE DECORATIVE FASCIA MUST BE REMOVABLE
ON YOUR FIREPLACE IN ORDER TO SERVICE THE
AUTOMATIC COMBUSTION CONTROL SYSTEM.
Figure 49.1 Operating the ACC Controls
*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
Left - Close Right - Open
Low
Setting
Meet
Resistance
Move past
3/4" to High
High
Setting