Using a match or a lighter, ignite the crumpled newspaper. Next, arrange split logs on the grate, leaving sufficient space between them for combustion air to flow properly. If your fireplace does not have a gas starter, arrange kindling (small diameter sticks) in a crisscross pattern on top of crumpled newspaper under the grate. Once the wood is lit and the fire is burning to your satisfaction, turn off the gas at the gas valve. Once your logs are arranged, relight your gas starter, as described above, to start your wood fire. After the flue is preheated, turn off your gas and arrange your logs on the fireplace grate - leaving sufficient space between them for combustion air to flow properly. Once the gas ignites in the fireplace, let it burn for about 10 to 15 minutes to preheat your flue. If your match or lighter goes out before the gas ignites, turn off the gas, wait a few minutes, and start the procedure over. ![]() The gas should ignite within a few seconds. Next, turn on the gas valve (located on the wall next to your fireplace). To do this, light a long match or lighter and set it just above the holes in the gas starter. If your fireplace has a gas starter, preheat the flue before arranging the logs on the grate. ![]() The first fires in your new wood burning fireplace should be small. Also, it is important that you not “over-fire” your fireplace. If the damper is not fully open, smoke and carbon monoxide from the fire will vent into your home. What are some tips for burning real wood in my fireplace?įirst, make sure your fireplace damper is fully open. The outside air kit is designed to provide additional air for combustion. When burning your fireplace, the outside air kit lever should always be in the open (or up) position. The second handle you may find in your fireplace (usually located on the left inside panel) is a control lever for the outside air kit. There is another control lever in my fireplace beside my damper. Depending on your fireplace model, the lever will either shift from side to side or up and down to open your damper. To open the damper, locate the lever at the top of the inside of your fireplace. In order to safely operate your wood burning fireplace, the flue damper must be fully open.
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