Quadra-Fire VOYAGEUR-MBK Owner's Manual

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July 8, 2015 7063-512E 15VOYAGEURL. Wood FuelSoft woods Hard woods• Douglas Fir • Oak• Pine • Maple• Spruce • Apple• Cedar • Birch• Poplar• Aspen• AlderMoistureThe majority of the problems appliance owners experienceare caused by trying to burn wet, unseasoned wood.• Wet, unseasoned wood requires energy to evaporate thewater instead of heating your home, and• Causes evaporating moisture which cools your chimney,accelerating formation of creosote.Seasoned Wood• Cut logs to size• Split to 6 inches (152 mm) or less in diameter• Air dry to a moisture content of not more than 20%- Soft wood - about nine months to dry- Hard wood - about eighteen months to dryNOTICE: Seasoning time may vary depending on dryingconditions.Storing WoodSteps to ensure properly seasoned wood:• Stack wood to allow air to circulate freely around andthrough woodpile.• Elevate wood pile off ground to allow air circulationunderneath.• Smaller pieces of wood dry faster. Any piece over 6 in.(152 mm) in diameter should be split.• Wood (whole or split) should be stacked so both ends ofeach piece are exposed to air. More drying occurs throughthe cut ends than the sides.• Store wood under cover to prevent water absorption fromrain or snow. Avoid covering the sides and ends completely.Processed Solid Fuel Fire Logs• NOT permitted for use in this applianceWARNINGFire Risk.• DO NOT BURN GARBAGE OR FLAMMABLEFLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPTHA ORENGINE OIL.• DO NOT USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS TO START AFIRE.• Do NOT burn treated wood or wood with salt (driftwood).• May generate carbon monoxide if burn material otherthan wood.May result in illness or possible death.Hardwood vs SoftwoodYour appliance performance depends on the quality of thefirewood you use.• Seasoned wood contains about 8,000 BTUs per pound .• Hard woods are more dense than soft woods.• Hard woods contain 60% more BTUs than soft woods.• Hard woods require more time to season, burn slower andare harder to ignite.• Soft woods require less time to dry, burn faster and areeasier to ignite.• Start the fire with softwood to bring the appliance up tooperating temperature and to establish draft.• Add hardwood for slow, even heat and longer burn time.• Do NOT burn wet or green wood.• Store wood in dry location.• Stack wood so both ends are exposed to air.Wet, unseasoned wood can cause accumulation ofcreosote.Fire Risk.WARNINGWARNINGFire RiskDo NOT store wood:• In front of the appliance.• In space required for loading or ashremoval.