Quadra-Fire 31I-ACC Owner's Manual

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October 22, 2013 7044-226 113100-I ACCFigure 11.1 Start-up and Burn Rate Air ControlsStart-up AirControlSlide back until it stopsthen pull forwardBurn Rate Air ControlHIGHMEDLOWFigure 11.2 Manual Timer Over-Ride12Lift Up on Control (1) andPull Away from Appliance (2)H. Air Controls1. Start-Up Air ControlThe Start-Up Air Control has two primary functions.The first function is to activate the Automatic CombustionControl system (ACC).• Push the Start-Up Air Control all the way back until it stopsand then pull forward to the front of the appliance until itstops. Figure 11.1.• The front air channel opens and allows air to enter the frontof the appliance for approximately 20-25 minutes.• The front air channel gradually shuts down until it is com-pletely closed at the end of the 20-25 minutes.• The fire is now controlled by the air supplied by the BurnRate Air Control. Figure 11.1.• This function should be performed each time you reloadthe appliance.The second function of the Start-Up Air Control is operationof the rear air system.• Push the Start-Up Air Control 3/8 inch (9.5mm) back toallow rear air to enter the firebox. Figure 11.1.• The rear air is used primarily during a High Burn Rate.• In some instances rear air is desired during normal oper-ation to help with combustion of fuel towards the back ofthe firebox particularly when burning hardwoods.• The rear air is controlled independently from the ACCsystem.2. Manual Timer Over-RideIf you need to shut the ACC system off before it shuts itselfoff after 25 minutes (i.e. overfire situation), lift up on the Start-up Air Control and pull out from the appliance. Figure 11.2.G. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)Typically, when you build a fire, you open the air controls fullyand monitor the fire to prevent it from going into an overfiresituation and/or burning your wood up too quickly before youshut down the air controls to the desired burn rate.When using the Automatic Combustion Control (ACC) system,you do not have to continually monitor the fire. Once youset the ACC system it will control the fire for you. Follow theinstructions below to learn how to operate your stove withease.