Quadra-Fire 43M-ACC-MBK Owner's Manual

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Page 0 7037-135E September 1, 2008R4300 Wood Stove Series (ACC)J. Opacity (Smoke)This is the measure of how cleanly your appliance is burn-ing. Opacity is measured in percent; 100% opacity is whenan object is totally obscured by the smoke column from achimney, and 0% opacity means that no smoke column canbe seen. As you become familiar with your appliance, youshould periodically check the opacity. This will allow you toknow how to burn as nearly smoke-free as possible (goal of0% opacity).NOTE: If your Quadra-Fire wood stove is equipped with anoptional blower, you should follow these guidelines:1. Initial (cold) start-up and all Burn SettingsThe blower can be plugged in and turned on right away.The blower fan is turned on and off by a snap disc.When your stove has reached a certain temperaturethe blower will turn on and when your stove has cooleddown to a certain temperature it will turn off.NOTE: The blower can still be left on at all burn rateseven if you have deactivated the snap disc with themanual over-ride knob. See page 15.2. The blower is equipped with a speed control. Adjustthe fan speed by turning the speed control clockwiseto “Low” or counterclockwise to “High”.. Snap Disc LocationIf you find the blower coming on and off at undesirabletemperatures, relocate the snap disc to another locationin the designated zone on the back of the appliance.Figure 29.1. There is a manual over-ride switch todeactivate the snap disc, if necessary. See page 15.I. Blower Operating InstructionsFire Risk.Keep combustible materials, gasolineand other flammable vapors and liquidsclear of appliance.WARNING• Do NOT store flammable materials in the appliance’svicinity.• Do NOT use gasoline, lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoallighter fluid or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” afire in this heater.• Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while itis in use.• Combustible materials may ignite.WARNINGFire Risk.• Do NOT burn garbage or flammable fluidssuch as gasoline, naptha or engine oil.• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).• May generate carbon monooxide if burn material otherthan wood.May result in illness or possible death.Odors and vapors released during initial operation.• Curing of high temperature paint.• Open windows for air circulation.Odors may be irritating to sensitive individuals.CAUTIONFigure 30.1K. Frequently Asked QuestionsISSUES SOLUTIONSOdor from appliance When first operated, this appliance may release an odor for the first several hours. This iscaused by the curing of the paint and the burning off of any oils remaining from manufacturing.Metallic noise Noise is caused by metal expanding and contracting as it heats up and cools down, similar tothe sound produced by a furnace or heating duct. This noise does not affect the operation orlongevity of the appliance.Whirring sound If the optional blower has been installed, the blower produces a whirring sound whichincreases in volume as the speed is increased.