Filter
Top Products
Version: 1.0b
3/9/2006
11
COMBUSTION CONTROL
The Inglenook is not designed to operate with a flue damper. As is standard practice with hi-tech
high efficiency fireplaces, the Inglenook combustion air damper controls all air entering the firebox.
This combustion air damper allows the owner more precise control of the fire by accurately
controlling the air available for combustion. The combustion air damper control is located on the
right side of the Inglenook just below the bottom edge of the top grill as shown in Figure 1. An air
damper tool is offered by Country Flame to extend the length of this control mechanism. This
combustion air damper control is fully opened when the control is moved all the way to its left
position. The combustion air control is completely closed when the control is moved to its far right.
To ensure no air leakage or air infiltration into your home when the Inglenook Fireplace is not in use,
the combustion control lever should be kept in its closed position. This will minimize air leakage
through the chimney. The combustion air control should be opened before opening the doors to your
Inglenook to eliminate the possibility of a back draft into the room where your fireplace is located.
FIGURE 1: COMBUSTION AIR DAMPER CONTROL
HIGH BURN MODE
The maximum heat output can be obtained from your Inglenook Fireplace by operating the firebox
with a full load of wood, the doors closed and the combustion air damper fully open. This high burn
mode ensures the hottest fire with maximum heat output. The Inglenook Fireplace can produce a
maximum of 151,200 BTU of heat per hour. Operating the Inglenook in the high burn mode will
necessitate the need for refilling the firebox with fuel on an accelerated basis. The amount of fuel
needed and the time between refueling is dependent on many factors including moisture content of
wood, type of wood, environmental factors, and chimney type and height. To obtain a longer burn
time, the combustion air damper control can be partially or fully closed. By adjusting the combustion
air damper from its fully open position, the owner will obtain longer burn times by reducing the burn
rates of the fuel. These reduced combustion modes are covered in the following paragraphs.