OPERATION
Break
‐
In
Fires
•
This
wood
burning
unit
is
constructed
of
heavy
gauge
steel
and
cast
iron
and
is
built
to
last
a
long
time.
However,
in
order
to
ensure
no
excessive
thermal
stresses
are
induced
on
the
metal
during
the
first
fire,
three
break
‐
in
fires
should
be
burned,
each
one
slightly
hotter
than
the
last.
These
break
‐
in
fires
will
not
only
help
the
stove
body
acclimate
to
the
high
temperatures
of
the
fire,
but
will
also
slowly
cure
the
high
temperature
stove
paint,
which
will
ensure
the
high
quality
finish
lasts
for
years.
WE
HIGHLY
RECOMMEND
burning
your
break
‐
in
fires
outdoors,
as
the
paint
and
manufacturing
oils
will
‘burn
off’
the
stove
exterior
somewhat
during
this
time.
If
you
do
burn
them
indoors
with
your
flue
system,
open
doors
and
windows
to
ventilate.
•
This
stove
has
a
single
air
control
rod
which
regulates
the
wood
burn
rate;
when
the
primary
air
control
slide
is
pushed
all
the
way
into
the
unit,
the
stove
will
burn
more
slowly
and
put
out
heat
over
a
longer
time
period.
Conversely,
when
the
air
control
slide
is
pulled
all
the
way
out,
the
unit
will
burn
more
quickly
and
put
out
a
larger
amount
of
heat
over
a
relatively
shorter
time
period.
Do
not
attempt
to
modify
the
range
of
air
control
adjustment
for
any
reason.
•
The
first
break
‐
in
fire
should
be
just
a
large
kindling
fire,
getting
the
stove
to
about
300
°
F
as
measured
by
a
magnetic
thermometer
on
the
right
or
left
side
of
the
stove,
above
the
door.
Once
this
temperature
has
been
reached,
allow
the
fire
to
die
out
with
the
air
control
open.
The
second
and
third
break
‐
in
fires
should
be
a
bit
larger,
with
some
small
dry
splits
added
to
the
kindling
load.
The
temperature
goal
during
these
fires
is
about
350
°
F
–
450
°
F;
don’t
let
the
fire
get
hotter
than
that.
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
and
chimney
connector
should
be
inspected
at
least
once
every
two
months
during
the
heating
season
to
determine
if
a
creosote
buildup
has
occurred.
If
creosote
has
accumulated,
it
should
be
removed
to
reduce
the
risk
of
chimney
fire.
DO
NOT
USE
GRATE
OR
ELEVATE
FIRE
–
BUILD
WOOD
FIRE
DIRECTLY
ON
HEARTH
DO
NOT
OPERATE
WITH
THE
MAIN
DOOR
OPEN
–
OPERATING
THE
STOVE
WITH
THE
MAIN
DOOR
OPEN
WILL
CREATE
AN
OVER
‐
FIRE
In
the
event
of
a
creosote
or
soot
fire
(chimney
fire),
close
the
air
control
on
the
stove,
contact
the
local
fire
department
and
get
out!
Do
not
throw
water
on
the
fire!
Contact
your
local
fire
authority
for
more
information
on
how
to
handle
a
chimney
fire
and
P
develop
a
safe
evacuation
plan
for
you
and
your
family
in
the
event
of
a
chimney
fire.
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