United States Stove BEC95 Manual Do Utilizador
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EC95
FIGURE 10 -
OPENING AND CLOSING
FUEL FEED DOOR
OPENING AND CLOSING
FUEL FEED DOOR
FIRETENDING
Firetending is the occasional poking or stirring of the burning fuel bed to ensure airfl ow through the fi re and adding new
wood as needed. With experience, you should determine how often fi re tending is required to maintain the desired heat
output of the heater. To ensure safe and satisfactory performance of the heater, the following rules should be observed.
Firetending is the occasional poking or stirring of the burning fuel bed to ensure airfl ow through the fi re and adding new
wood as needed. With experience, you should determine how often fi re tending is required to maintain the desired heat
output of the heater. To ensure safe and satisfactory performance of the heater, the following rules should be observed.
KEEP THE FEED DOOR AND ASH DOORS CLOSED EXCEPT WHEN TENDING THE FIRE OR REMOVING
ASHES. Operating the heater with the doors open can cause the heater to overheat and will increase the possibility
of smoke, ash or sparks escaping the heater and damaging the dwelling or its contents.
NEVER OPEN THE FEED DOOR WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE THERMOSTAT TO “”HI” FOR AT LEAST 30
SECONDS.
ADD ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF FRESH WOOD TO THE HEATER AT EACH REFUELING. Adding large amounts
of fresh wood can cause an accumulation of gases above the fi re that can cause backpuffi ng. Backpuffi ng can oc-
cur whenever concentrated gasses accumulate over the fi re bed and then catch fi re quickly. This may cause smoke
and fl ame to be expelled from the heater during fi re tending but under rare conditions, backpuffi ng can be severe
enough to break apart poorly connected chimney connector pipes. If backpuffi ng is experienced, see CORREC-
TION OF OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS section of this manual. This is an abnormal condition and a potential hazard.
Determine and correct the cause.
TURN THERMOSTAT TO “HI” FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER ADDING FRESH WOOD TO A FIRE. This allows the gases
to be driven off and shortens the length of time the dense smoke is likely to deposit creosote on the chimney walls.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE INTERNAL THERMOSTAT MECHANISM. The thermostat has been designed and
calibrated to provide continuous control of the fi re for safety and effi ciency. Thermostat adjustments are made with
the thermostat control knob only. (See fi gure 9.)
PREPARE THE HEATER TO HOLD FIRE ALL NIGHT BY LOADING IT WITH WELL DRIED WOOD AT LEAST AN
HOUR BEFORE BEDTIME. Burn the heater at the normal rate for this hour, then turn it back to a slower burn just
before going to bed. This procedure will help drive excess moisture and gases out of wood and minimize creosote
buildup during the night. This procedure also minimizes the likelihood of backpuffi ng.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE HEATER. If any part of the heater or chimney connector becomes red hot turn the ther-
mostat to low and keep the ash and feed doors closed until the heater cools.
ASHES. Operating the heater with the doors open can cause the heater to overheat and will increase the possibility
of smoke, ash or sparks escaping the heater and damaging the dwelling or its contents.
NEVER OPEN THE FEED DOOR WITHOUT FIRST TURNING THE THERMOSTAT TO “”HI” FOR AT LEAST 30
SECONDS.
ADD ONLY SMALL AMOUNTS OF FRESH WOOD TO THE HEATER AT EACH REFUELING. Adding large amounts
of fresh wood can cause an accumulation of gases above the fi re that can cause backpuffi ng. Backpuffi ng can oc-
cur whenever concentrated gasses accumulate over the fi re bed and then catch fi re quickly. This may cause smoke
and fl ame to be expelled from the heater during fi re tending but under rare conditions, backpuffi ng can be severe
enough to break apart poorly connected chimney connector pipes. If backpuffi ng is experienced, see CORREC-
TION OF OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS section of this manual. This is an abnormal condition and a potential hazard.
Determine and correct the cause.
TURN THERMOSTAT TO “HI” FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER ADDING FRESH WOOD TO A FIRE. This allows the gases
to be driven off and shortens the length of time the dense smoke is likely to deposit creosote on the chimney walls.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE INTERNAL THERMOSTAT MECHANISM. The thermostat has been designed and
calibrated to provide continuous control of the fi re for safety and effi ciency. Thermostat adjustments are made with
the thermostat control knob only. (See fi gure 9.)
PREPARE THE HEATER TO HOLD FIRE ALL NIGHT BY LOADING IT WITH WELL DRIED WOOD AT LEAST AN
HOUR BEFORE BEDTIME. Burn the heater at the normal rate for this hour, then turn it back to a slower burn just
before going to bed. This procedure will help drive excess moisture and gases out of wood and minimize creosote
buildup during the night. This procedure also minimizes the likelihood of backpuffi ng.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THE HEATER. If any part of the heater or chimney connector becomes red hot turn the ther-
mostat to low and keep the ash and feed doors closed until the heater cools.
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The small amounts of wood used in daily fi re tending should be kept in a noncombustible container at least 36 inches
from the heater.
Two wood characteristics largely determine the amount of heat energy per cord. The fi rst is moisture content. Wood
must be dry before it will burn properly. When fi rst cut, its moisture content is high so wood burns poorly and encourages
the formation of creosote. It should be cut and stored in a dry place several months, preferably a year before it is used.
Splitting the wood before it is stored reduces its drying time and exposing both ends to the air aids in drying. After wood
has been stored from six to twelve months, it will be dried to a moisture content of 15 to 25 percent. This drying results
in more even burning and will minimize the buildup of creosote in your chimney.
from the heater.
Two wood characteristics largely determine the amount of heat energy per cord. The fi rst is moisture content. Wood
must be dry before it will burn properly. When fi rst cut, its moisture content is high so wood burns poorly and encourages
the formation of creosote. It should be cut and stored in a dry place several months, preferably a year before it is used.
Splitting the wood before it is stored reduces its drying time and exposing both ends to the air aids in drying. After wood
has been stored from six to twelve months, it will be dried to a moisture content of 15 to 25 percent. This drying results
in more even burning and will minimize the buildup of creosote in your chimney.
WOOD FACTS