Fireplace Xtrordinair 44-Elite Manual De Propietario

Dry wood burns hot, emits
less smoke and creates
less creosote.

Wood cut, split and stored in a dry area will be fully dry within a year.  This insures dry wood.  If
purchasing wood for immediate use, test the wood with a moisture meter.  Some experienced wood
burners can measure wood moisture by knocking pieces together and listening for a clear "knock" and
not a "thud".

Wet wood, when burned, must release water stored within the wood.  This cools the fire, creates
creosote, and hampers a complete burn.  Ask any experienced wood burner and he or she will agree:
dry wood is crucial to good performance.

Cut wood to length and 

chop into quarters.

Store the wood off the ground in a 

covered area.  Allow for airflow 

around the wood to dry the wood.

Air Flow

Air Flow

Air Flow

This fireplace has a catalytic combustor (see page 9) designed specifically to work with emissions from
cord wood.  Other fuels may clog or contaminate the combustor, leading to a drastic loss in heat
output, increased emissions, and damage to the combustor.

In addition, fuel other than cord wood may burn excessively hot, leading to a serious fire hazard.