Firewood; Drying And Storing - RAIS VIVA 100 L USA Manuel De L'utilisateur

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Firewood

Only burn wood that has been seasoned for at least one full year (two years is bet-
ter). If the wood has not been seasoned or dried, energy will be lost in evaporating
the water held in the wood. Furthermore, condensation or creosote might occur in
the stove and pipe when damp wood is burnt.
Freshly cut wood contains approx. 60-70% water and is completely unsuited for
burning.
Log size should be about 2" (5 cm) less than the width of the firebox
never
burn trash
materIals emIt harmful gases
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wood artIfIcIal logs or non
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ever burn fuels other than specIfIed
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urnIng charcoal for example
Ing carbon monoxIde hazards
All types of wood heat equally per pound; however, the density of wood is not the
same as is shown in the table below, where the combustible value of wood dried for
two years with a moisture of 15-20% is taken into account. See table to the left.
Drying and storage
Wood to be used for burning in a stove should be dried for two years to ensure opti-
mal burning.
Here are some storage tips:
• Cut and split the wood before storing.
• Keep the woodpile in a dry sunny place, protected from the rain. Do not cover the
pile with plastic, because that prevents the wood from drying properly.
• Stack the wood with enough space between the rows to ensure good air circula-
tion.
• Bring the logs inside the house two-three days prior to use.
Wood type
Beech and oak
Ash
Maple
Birch
Mountain pine
Fir
Poplar
(
plastIc and other types of artIfIcIal
Dry wood In compari-
kg/m³ son to beech
580 100 %
570 98 %
540 93 %
510 88 %
480 83 %
390 67 %
380 65 %
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seasoned wood
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