
WOODCHUCKERS FIREWOOD
SAFETY TIPS
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always ensure there are no fire bans in your area.
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check out www.albertafirebans.ca
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Burn clean, well-seasoned Firewood that has been split and dried properly.
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CUT WOOD TO THE RIGHT LENGTH FOR YOUR STOVE.
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Don't let a small spark ignite a big blaze.
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Ensure you have A properly fitted screen around your fireplace. A decorative screen MAY not provide protection.
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Don’t burning garbage, plastic, particleboard, plywood, or any other painted or treated wood. THEY release toxic chemicals building up creosote.
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Remove ashes regularly.
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new stove’s or fireplace’s should be professionally installed.
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Install carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms, as required by the National Fire Code of Canada, and keep a fire extinguisher nearby.
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Keep the fire hot and small. Feed it regularly with split wood and never let it smoulder.
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Never overload your stove or fireplace.
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Artificial logs contain paraffin which burns very hot. Do not burn more than one at a time.
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Inspect chimney regularly for creosote build-up.
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NEVER use fire starter like gasoline, kerosene, or similar fuels!

FIRE STARTING AND BURNING TIPS
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For easy burning of any size log ensure that the fireplace has a good hot bed of coals first.
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Use 3 or 4 pieces of newspaper and LOTS OF KINDLING (use the bark and splinters or split a smaller piece of wood into 1” and 2” sizes). Put another section of newspaper crumpled on top before lighting. (It’s important to get a good draft or drawing situation in the firebox and chimney flue) Turn the fresh air fan on low if you have one.
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Burn smaller pieces for 15 -20 minutes before adding large logS. For easier combustion criss-cross the logs when adding to the fire.
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Open all dampers and fresh air supply sources fully when starting the fire. If the fireplace has glass doors leave them open a crack to start. This assists the drawing action of the fire and reduces the tendency for the fire to deposit smoke and creosote on glass doorS.
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STOKE THE FIRE TO A BRISK BURN EVERY 15-20 MINUTES. Remember if you adjust air inlets to achieve longer burn time, this type of fire produces some smoke and creosote.
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Do not leave the fireplace unattended when the doors are open.
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DO NOT CLOSE DOWN THE DAMPER COMPLETELY. Most systems require a substantial supply of air not only for combustion and heating purposes but for cooling the outer shell of the unit as well.
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Keep 6 or 7 sticks in the house to be ready for the next fire.