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WARNINGS
• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED,
OVER FIRING IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER
SETTING.
RELOADING
If you wish to continue burning your heater after the majority of the fuel has been consumed, simply add more fuel to the
main fuel chamber. Begin by opening the air control to full open for about 5 minutes prior to opening the fuel loading lid.
When opening the fuel loading lid, leave the lid cracked open for 10 to 15 seconds prior to opening fully, because there
may be smoke present inside the pre-chamber. Allowing the majority of the fuel in the main chamber to be consumed
prior to refueling, will decrease the amount of smoke present. FIll the pre-chamber with pellets for the desired burn time,
close lid, dump fuel. Check to ensure that pellets have ignited properly and adjust air setting.
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room .In the case of negative pressure, it
is a good idea to allow fresh air in the room, either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh air intake system
on an outside wall.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal - When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors,
which combine with expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue
of a slow-burning fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an
extremely hot fire. The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3mm or more), it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn premium pellets. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote
deposit.
• Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper operating
temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit in your chimney once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least
once a year.
If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater to cool, then
inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure there is no more creosote
deposits remaining in the chimney.
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