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Operating Instructions Initial Burn | Glass | Damper Settings | Proper Installation and Clearances Click here to download the Operating Instructions in PDF form. It is important to break in your Crossfire Fireplace before using it on a regular basis. This procedure should be followed when the fireplace is new and when the fireplace has not been used for a long period (such as over the summer). The Crossfire modular core can absorb a tremendous amount of moisture from the humidity in the air. Therefore, it is important to burn the fireplace with small amounts of wood until the core is dried out. The following procedure is recommended for a cold start: This procedure is known as a "Top Down Fire" and is a very effective way of starting a fire in your masonry heater. Because of the paper on the top, this technique of starting a fire will ensure an instant heat within the chimney system to create a draft. The airwash system built into the door frame is designed to ensure a maintenance free viewing area. It is important to clean out the ash inside of the firebox prior to each fire. At least once a month the ash should be vacuumed out underneath the sloped plate at the base of the door frame. When the door face is opened and when looking at the bottom of the frame, there is a sloped plate which slopes toward the center of the firebox. On the left and right sides of this plate, there are holes cut into the frame. It is important to keep the ash out of these holes because it restricts the air supply to the top of the door frame. This will cause insufficient air wash over the glass and the glass will become dirty. Wood, paper and other combustibles should not be placed against the glass. If used daily, the glass should be cleaned once a week with a wet SOS pad to remove any marks on the glass. Hot, fast, clean burning fires are preferred for your fireplace. Load the firebox with the large wood on the bottom, kindling in the middle and paper at the top (the Top Down Fire described earlier). Light the paper and let the fire burn from the top down. This technique will give you the hottest, fullest fire possible. The refractory core will absorb as much heat as possible during the burn for radiation back to the room later. After the fire is completely out, the damper must be closed. This type of operation will ensure the highest efficiency. For a lazy, slower burning fire, simply close the chimney damper slightly to slow the draft. Do not close the damper completely during a fire because the system will smoke and some of this smoke will end up in the home. If you do not want the heat storage in the system, leave the damper open after the fire has gone out. This will allow air to circulate through your heater and cool down the core. When using the fireplace for heating the home, the most efficient way of firing is to space the fires about 10-12 hours apart. This will give a more even heating cycle Proper Installation and Clearances The fireplace must be installed in accordance with the instructions with the Crossfire Installation Manual and in accordance with the local building codes. A minimum of 8" clearance is required from the brick face surrounding the core to any combustible product. This includes furniture, drapery, plants, etc. Once a year the cleanout door at the base of the chimney must be removed and the fly ash must be vacuumed out from the base of the system. This means you will need 6’ of vacuum hose to reach the far side. Inspect with a flashlight to when finished to make sure all flyash is removed.
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