GETTING STARTED:
WHAT TO KNOW AND DO BEFORE THE FIRST FIRING 7
PROPER FUEL
It’s true of all combustion appliances: the better the fuel, the better the burn. Let’s look now at the characteristics of good fuel, so that you
have the right information to provide your LINEAR 50 SP with the fuel that will make for easier and faster starting, cleaner and more beautiful
burning, and reduced maintenance.
WHAT TO BURN AT ALL TIMES
We recommend always burning your fireplace with split, dry, seasoned wood logs. Your fireplace will not burn cleanly or efficiently unless the
wood is dry and well-seasoned. That means wood that has been cut, split, stored in a stack that is covered on top, but open on the sides for
air flow for at least 6 months, but preferably for a year or two.
There are some simple indicators that wood is reasonably well-seasoned: loose or fallen bark, checking and splitting of the log ends, weight
relative to known dry wood, ease in splitting, and how the wood burns (catches quickly and does not sizzle or drip water. But the best way to
know that your wood is really well-seasoned is with a moisture meter. This is a simple gauge that measures moisture content. Exact accuracy
is less important than establishing a benchmark. With an inexpensive meter, you can find a range (usually 20-25% or less) that gives you a
way to have and meet an effective, reasonable standard for your firewood.
You can burn any well-seasoned species of wood. Softwoods dry quickly, start easily, and offer quick, bright burns. Hardwoods generally take
longer to season and burn longer.
WHAT TO BURN OCCASIONALLY AND CAREFULLY
Do not use construction scraps (e.g. 2x4 or plywood scraps) as your only supply of fuel as you can overheat and seriously damage the fireplace.
If you use densified wood logs, do not use more than two at a time and only with the firescreen closed. If you use more than two at a time,
you will over fire the fireplace. Do not poke or stir the logs while they are burning.
If you use wax fuel logs (e.g. Duraflame), do not use more than one wax fuel log at a time and only with the firescreen closed. Using them with
a closed door will lead to a dirty glass. Furthermore, if you use more than one at a time, you will over fire the fireplace. Do not poke or stir the
log while it is burning.
Use only firelogs that have been evaluated for fireplace use. In Canada, they should meet the requirements of ULC/ORD-C127-M1990. Refer to
the firelog warnings and caution markings prior to use.
WARNING: BURN DRY WOOD ONLY.
DO NOT BURN DRIFTWOOD, TREATED WOOD, COAL, GARBAGE, OR PLASTIC.
WHAT NEVER TO BURN
Never use flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluids to start or refresh a fire in the LINEAR 50 SP.
Never burn driftwood, treated wood, coal, garbage, or plastic.
