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Smaller pieces of wood will dry faster. All logs exceeding 6" in diameter should be split. The wood should not be
stored directly on the ground. Air should circulate through the cord. A 24" to 48" air space should be left between
each row of logs, which should be placed in the sunniest location possible. The upper layer of wood should be
protected from the elements but not the sides.
OPERATIONAL TIPS
• Operational Tips for Good, Efficient, and Clean Combustion
• Get the appliance hot and establish a good coal bed before
adjusting to a low burn rate (this may take 30 minutes or more
depending on your wood)
• Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate
to increase the stove temperature
• Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry wood
• Burn small, intense fires instead of large, slow burning fires when
possible
• Learn your appliance's operating characteristics to obtain
optimum performance
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efficiency and
leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney. The clean
outs are secured to the firebox with (2) 5/16" screws. Remove the
clean outs and vacuum out any accumulated ash. This should be
done at least once per month or more frequently if large amounts of
ash are noticed while cleaning or if the stove does not seem to be
burning properly. The firing and ash doors must be closed and sealed
during operation.
TESTING YOUR WOOD
When the stove is thoroughly warmed, place one piece of split wood (about five inches in diameter) parallel to
the door on the bed of red embers.
Keep the air control full open by pulling on it and close the door. If ignition of the piece is accomplished within
90 seconds from the time if was placed in the stove, your wood is correctly dried. If ignition takes longer, your
wood is damp.
If your wood hisses and water or vapor escapes at the ends of the piece, your wood is soaked or freshly cut.
Do not use this wood in your stove. Large amounts of creosote could be deposited in your chimney, creating
potential conditions for a chimney fire.
TAMPER WARNINGS
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 operating
instructions in this manual.
THE FIRST FIRES
The fresh paint on your stove needs to be cured to preserve its quality. Once the fuel charge is properly ignited,
only burn small fires in your stove for the first four hours of operation. Never open the air control more than
necessary to achieve a medium burn rate.
Make sure that there's enough air circulation while curing the stove. The odors could be smelled during the 3 or
4 first fires. Never start your stove outside. You will not be able to see if you are over heating.
CAUTION: Never alter the damper slide or the adjustment range to increase firing for any reason. Doing so
could result in heater damage and will void your warranty.
IGNITION
The top down method of fire building is recommended for this appliance. Place the largest pieces of wood on
the bottom, laid in parallel and close together. Smaller pieces are placed in a second layer, crossways to the
first. A third layer of still smaller pieces is laid crossways to the second, this time with some spaces between. Then
a fourth layer of loose, small kindling and twisted newspaper sheets tops off the pile.
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