Always leave fireplace glass doors open while firelog is burning unless fireplace manufacturer's instructions indicate otherwise. Do not burn fire log with any other materials.Ĭlose wire mesh protective fire screen when burning fire log. Do not burn fire logs on andirons.īurn only one fire log at a time, and never add anything to an existing fire log fire. Grates with bar spacing greater than three inches do not provide adequate support and may result in fire log breakage, flare-up, and/or reduced burn time. Open fireplace damper before lighting fire log.īurn fire log on supporting grate to rear of fireplace. Instruction for a safe and long-burning fire, follow instructions carefully. ©2013 Duraflame, the duraflame flame symbol, the duraflame trade dress and logo are registered trademarks of Duraflame, Inc. Processed solid fuel for use in listed factory-built fireplaces.ĭuraflame firelogs are suitable for use in UL/C-UL/ULC listed factory-built fireplaces. Please check 1-877-4NO-BURN or before burning. Use of this and other solid fuels may be restricted at times by law. For a list of CSIA Certified Chimney Sweeps® in your area visit Air quality advisory (Nov-Feb): The chimney safety institute of America (CSIA) recommends that your fireplace and chimney be inspected annually. If you suspect that your unit is not functioning properly, a qualified contractor should be consulted.
A properly installed and maintained fireplace and chimney will substantially reduce the possibility of combustion by-products entering your home. †Patented for more information, visit If your fireplace is functioning properly, emissions of this fire log should be vented outdoors where they dissipate in the air. A duraflame fire log consumes 80% less material than a comparable 3-4 hour wood fire, and burning fire logs instead of wood results in significantly fewer trees cut down for use as firewood.ĭuraflame fire logs are made with a 100% renewable blend of wax and recycled biomass fibers†. 5 "Content and emission characteristics of artificial wax firelogs".ĭuraflame fire logs use only recycled wood and agricultural fibers, saving valuable natural resources. **Source: Dec 2005 Environment Canada/ US EPA Reg. Heat content is approximately 85,000 BTU.ĭuraflame fire logs light faster and burn more completely than firewood, and because far less material is consumed when burning a fire log, significantly fewer pollutants are emitted than a comparable wood fire. Variations in fireplace and climatic conditions may slightly alter duration of burn. They are designed to light fast and burn up to 4 hours when used according to instructions. Place firelog (only one) on supporting grate with arrows pointing down and seam facing room.ĭuraflame fire logs may be burned in all types of open-hearth fireplaces. Without tearing, loosen fire log wrapper by gently pulling on seam.Ģ. Saver Systems - offers an anti-creosote spray liquid for logs.1. Special firelogs are available which help to reduce creosote in the chimney. Have your chimney checked and cleaned if necessary. Waste sawdust is compressed causing the particles to bond together into a hard block.įirelogs also produce much less creosote than real firewood. These can be burned identically to real firewood because they are 100 percent wood. Also, the flames are more brilliant from the coffee.Īll-wood, compressed sawdust firelogs and bricks are available in some areas. Coffee grounds have a high heat content so these logs produce 25 percent more heat than standard sawdust firelogs. If you accidentally tear open the bag around the log, the coffee odor is very apparent. Since the vegetable waxes are a form of biomass, burning these natural firelogs is almost greenhouse gas neutral.Īnother new type of environmentally-friendly firelog, Java-Log, is made from recycled coffee grounds. Today, with more concern for the environment and higher costs of petroleum products, many firelogs are now made with natural vegetable waxes instead of petroleum waxes. These firelogs produce a significant amount of heat per pound and they are a good use for waste sawdust from wood mills and other woodworking companies. The sawdust functions somewhat similar to the wick of a candle. Some of the heat content comes from the burning sawdust, but most comes from the waxes. Until recently, firelogs were made from sawdust and petroleum waxes.
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