Operator Instructions
Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire.
1. Adjust air control to “High” position (all the way to the left) and open door.
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater and crisscross with several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pieces
of dry wood on top.
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approximately 1/2"(13mm) - 1"(25mm) until the wood kindling is fully engulfed in flame.
4. After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs. Close door.
5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred. Curing of the Paint Finish
When burning your stove for the first 2-3 times it is very important that the room be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors.
Smoke and fumes caused by the curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Normal Operation
WARNING: 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 the operating instructions in this manual.
1. Set air control to a desired setting. If smoke pours down across the glass (waterfall effect) this indicates you have shut the control
down too soon or you are using too low a setting. The wide range control makes finding the desired setting for your application
easy. As every home's heating needs vary (ie. insulation, windows, climate, etc.) the proper setting can only be found by trial and
error and should be noted for future burns.
2. To refuel, adjust air control to “High” position(all the way to the left), and give the fire time to brighten. Open the door slowly, this
will prevent backpuffing or flame roll-out.
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length ( recommended 16"(406mm)). Load your wood and try to place the logs so that
the air can flow between them. Always use dry wood.
4. Do not load fuel to a height that exceeds 7 1/2" from the firebox floor or in such a manner that would be hazardous when opening
the door.
5. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred. Remember to char the wood completely on "High" setting before
adjusting air control to the "Low" setting for overnight burn.
Curing of the paint finish
See Stove Bright user guide. When burning your stove for the first two or three times, it is very important that the room be very well
ventilated. Open all windows and doors.
Health Warning.
The smoke from the curing process displaces oxygen. Small children, elderly folks 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 there-
fore non-toxic but uncomfortable.
WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burning. This heater is not designed for open door burning.
WARNING: No alteration or modification of the combustion air control assembly is permitted. Any tampering will
void warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Do not use grates or andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the fire bricks. Replace broken or
missing bricks. Failure to do so may create a hazardous condition.
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