Quadra-Fire 31M-ACC-MBK Owner's Manual

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Page 26 7033-277F September 1, 2008R3100 Wood Stove Series (ACC)2. Second StageThe next stage of burning, the secondary stage, is the periodwhen the wood gives off flammable gases which burn abovethe fuel with bright flames. During this stage of burning it isvery important that the flames be maintained and not allowedto go out. This will ensure the cleanest possible fire. If theflames tend to go out, it is set too low for your burning condi-tions. The air control located at the upper right hand corneris used to adjust for burn rates. This is called the Burn RateAir Control. Figure 26.1.3. Final StageThe final stage of burning is the charcoal stage. This occurswhen the flammable gases have been mostly burned and onlycharcoal remains. This is a naturally clean portion of the burn.The coals burn with hot blue flames.It is very important to reload your appliance while enoughlively hot coals remain in order to provide the amount of heatneeded to dry and rekindle the next load of wood. It is bestto open the Burn Rate Air and Start-Up Air Controls beforereloading. This livens up the coalbed and reduces excessiveemissions (opacity/smoke). Open door slowly so that ash orsmoke does not exit appliance through opening. You shouldalso break up any large chunks and distribute the coals sothat the new wood is laid on hot coals.Air quality is important to all of us, and if we choose to usewood to heat our homes we should do so responsibly. To dothis we need to learn to burn our stoves in the cleanest waypossible. Doing this will allow us to continue using our woodstoves for many years to come.1. Start-Up Air ControlThe Start-Up Air Control has two primary functions. Thefirst function is to activate the Automatic Combustion Controlsystem (ACC). This function is performed by sliding the con-trol all the way back until it stops at the “HI” indicator on thelabel and then pulling forward to the front of the stove untilit stops. This activates the ACC system and opens the frontair channel and allows air to enter the front of the stove forapproximately 25 minutes. The front air channel graduallyshuts down until it is completely closed at the end of the 25minutes. The fire is now controlled by the air supplied by theBurn Rate Air Control. This function should be performedeach time you reload the stove. Figure 26.1.D. Automatic Combustion Control (ACC)Figure 26.1HIGHMEDLOWBurn RateAir ControlStart-UpAir ControlE. Air ControlsTypically, 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. With theAutomatic Combustion Control (ACC) system, you do nothave to continually monitor the fire. Once you set the ACCsystem it will control the fire for you. Follow the instructionsbelow to learn how to operate your stove with ease.ManualTimer (ACC)Shut DownPull Forwardto Shut DownFigure 26.2The second function of the Start-Up Air Control is operationof the rear air system. The rear air is used primarily duringa High Burn Rate. However, in some instances rear air isdesired during normal operation to help with combustion offuel towards the back of the firebox particularly when burninghardwoods. The rear air is controlled independently from theACC system. Slide the Start-Up Air Control between the firstand third marker as indicated on the label to allow rear air toenter the firebox. Figure 26.1.2. Manual Timer Over-RideIf you need to shut the ACC system off before it shuts itselfoff after 25 minutes (i.e. overfire situation), reach down tothe bottom right rear corner and pull the lever toward you.Figure 26.2.