Hi Everyone,
I was having issues/concerns for quite a while regarding my Mansfields heat output. My concern was the only way I could reach high temps (550+) was with the primary fully open. I was frustrated because other Mansfield owners have written that their temps are high with the primary air shut down, this did not work for me. I re-read the Mansfield Manual to see if I missed anything. The manual states that high burn is achieved with the primary is fully open. It also says stove temps can reach 600 during High Burn. I understand other Mansfield owners are reaching these temps differently, but I wanted to share this in the event others are having trouble reaching higher temps. Burning fully open, as explained in the manual, works for me. The ash build up is still a pain. Below is the section of the Mansfield manual related to burning:
**I only burn fully open when the temps drop into single digits and below anything above that I can keep the primary turned down and get plenty of heat.
HIGH BURN: Fully load the firebox with wood on a bed
of hot coals or on an actively flaming fire and fully open
the primary air control. A high burn rate is recommended
once or twice a day to fully heat the stovepipe and
chimney, which will help minimize creosote
accumulation
MEDIUM BURN: Set the primary air control to a midrange
setting appropriate for the heating needs of the area
being heated. A medium burn rate should be the typical
setting and is preferable if the stove is to be left
unattended.
LOW BURN: Close the primary air control for a low burn
rate. A low burn rate over extended periods of time is not
advisable as it may promote the accumulation of creosote.
The venting system should be inspected frequently if low
burn rates are maintained consistently.
Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove thermometer
(available from your dealer) placed on the top center
stone of the stove. The thermometer could read as high as
600° F (427° C) on high burn and 300-400° F
(149-240° C) on low burn.
I was having issues/concerns for quite a while regarding my Mansfields heat output. My concern was the only way I could reach high temps (550+) was with the primary fully open. I was frustrated because other Mansfield owners have written that their temps are high with the primary air shut down, this did not work for me. I re-read the Mansfield Manual to see if I missed anything. The manual states that high burn is achieved with the primary is fully open. It also says stove temps can reach 600 during High Burn. I understand other Mansfield owners are reaching these temps differently, but I wanted to share this in the event others are having trouble reaching higher temps. Burning fully open, as explained in the manual, works for me. The ash build up is still a pain. Below is the section of the Mansfield manual related to burning:
**I only burn fully open when the temps drop into single digits and below anything above that I can keep the primary turned down and get plenty of heat.
HIGH BURN: Fully load the firebox with wood on a bed
of hot coals or on an actively flaming fire and fully open
the primary air control. A high burn rate is recommended
once or twice a day to fully heat the stovepipe and
chimney, which will help minimize creosote
accumulation
MEDIUM BURN: Set the primary air control to a midrange
setting appropriate for the heating needs of the area
being heated. A medium burn rate should be the typical
setting and is preferable if the stove is to be left
unattended.
LOW BURN: Close the primary air control for a low burn
rate. A low burn rate over extended periods of time is not
advisable as it may promote the accumulation of creosote.
The venting system should be inspected frequently if low
burn rates are maintained consistently.
Monitor the stove temperatures with a stove thermometer
(available from your dealer) placed on the top center
stone of the stove. The thermometer could read as high as
600° F (427° C) on high burn and 300-400° F
(149-240° C) on low burn.