Vermont Castings • Merrimack Large Insert Owner’s Manual_R15 • 11/18
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HOT WHILE IN OPERATION!
KEEP CHILDREN, CLOTHING, AND FURNITURE AWAY.
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situation, roll up a couple pieces of newspaper, place them
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them, and close the doors. This should heat the chimney
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the procedure as often as necessary if the initial attempt is
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has formed, add the desired amount of wood and close
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setting for less heat, increase the setting for more heat.
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permanent damage to the stove. If an exterior part of
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the doors slowly.
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Check the ash level, and remove excess ash. A primary air
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Starting and Maintaining a Wood Fire
Burn solid wood fuel only in the Merrimack Large Insert,
and burn it directly on the grate. Do not elevate the fuel.
Do not burn coal or other fuels.
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or engine oil. Also, never use gasoline-type lantern fuel,
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well away from the heater while it is in use.
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splits.
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control lever. After an hour or so stop adding wood so that
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to add a few sticks at a time of a progressively larger size.
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WARNING
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Operate your Merrimack Large Insert only with the
door fully closed. If the door is left partially open, gas
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