Zeta 5W Series Manual - V2.8
© Oak Stoves 2018
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IMPORTANT
READ BEFORE USE
We use Stove Bright® High Temperature Paint on all of our stoves and it is important that the paint
is cured properly during the first burn of the stove. This is done to ensure the paint finish will be able
to withstand the high temperatures needed. Curing is done by following the instructions below. If this
process is not done properly during the first burn of your stove, you may experience issues with the
paint peeling over time, especially when the stove is operated at a high heat.
Set / Cure the paint
For wood burning, follow these guidelines:
1. Build a small kindling fire to start. The kindling fire should be kept burning for 10 to 15
minutes.
2. Add fuel to build a medium size fire to bring the stove surface temperature to about 450°F.
3. The medium size fire should be kept burning for about 60 minutes.
4. For the final stage of curing, add fuel to this fire to make it a very hot fire (surface temperature
above 600°F) and keep it at this level for about 60 minutes.
Once this initial process has been completed, the paint will be properly cured and you can operate
your stove normally according to the instructions provided in this manual. If any peeling of the paint
occurs on your stove this will only be as a result of improper curing or misuse of the stove such as
over fuelling or running the stove too hot. Therefore any peeling is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE:
During the final higher temperature burn phase there may be some visible smoke near the
stove surface. There may also be an unpleasant odour. To mitigate this effect, ventilate the room
with open windows and doors to provide airflow.
HEALTH WARNING:
The smoke from the curing process displaces oxygen. Small children, the
elderly and persons with existing breathing problems should vacate the area during the hot burn to
avoid the discomfort of lost oxygen. The smoke is primarily Carbon Dioxide, and therefore non-toxic
but uncomfortable.
Trouble Shooting: Paint Curing
Take care to build slowly to the medium temperature fire. Building a hot fire immediately will “shock”
the paint and cause it to release from the surface. The only remedy to this problem is to remove the
paint, prepare the surface for repainting, and repaint. To avoid problems during the curing process,
do not touch the surface with anything until the paint is fully cured.
