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- ignition problems
- creosote build-up causing chimney fires
- low energy yield
- blackened windows
- incomplete log combustion
Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6” in diameter should be split. The wood should
not be stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24” to 48” air space should be
left between each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of
wood should be protected from the elements but not the sides.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
• Operational Tips for Good, Efficient, and Clean Combustion
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Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed
before adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30
minutes or more depending on your wood)
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Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn
rate to increase the stove temperature
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Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood
• Burn small, intense fires instead of large, slow burning fires
when possible
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Learn your appliance’s operating characteristics to obtain
optimum performance
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efficiency
and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney.
The clean outs are secured to the firebox with (2) 5/16” screws.
Remove the clean outs and vacuum out any accumulated ash.
This should be done at least once per month or more frequently
if large amounts of ash are noticed while cleaning or if the stove
does not seem to be burning properly. The firing and ash doors
must be closed and sealed during operation.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about five inches in diameter)
parallel to the door on the bed of red embers.
Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished
within 90 seconds from the time if was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes
longer, your wood is damp.
If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly
cut. Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney,
creating potential conditions for a chimney fire.
TAMPER WARNINGS
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against
federal regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with
operating instructions in this manual.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly
ignited, only burn small fires in your stove for the first four hours of operation. Never open the air control more
than necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.
Make sure that there’s enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be smelled during the
3 or 4 first fires. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.
CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase firing for any reason. Doing
so could result in heater damage and will void your warranty.
Air
Cleanouts
