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6. Instructions for use
Attention: all regulations and standards must be complied with when installing this
unit.
6.1. Fuel
* Only firewood should be used in this type of unit. It may not be used as an
incinerator, nor should other materials such as coal, painted wood, varnishes, thinners,
liquid fuels, glues or plastics be used. Also avoid burning common combustible
materials such as cardboard and straw.
* The firewood should have a low water content (less than 20%) in order to ensure
efficient combustion and avoid creosote build-up in the smoke duct and on the glass.
See Table 4, which lists some of the types of wood that can be used in these units.
6.2. Power
* The power of your unit indicates its heating capacity, the energy your unit transfers
from the firewood to your home (usually measured in kW) and is directly related to
the amount of firewood that you place in it.
* The rated output is the measure of a standard load of firewood when tested in
laboratories during a certain amount of time.
* The power output is a manufacturer's recommendation from tests to the equipment
with firewood loads within a reasonable operation range. This power output range will
present different firewood consumptions per hour.
