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DATE PRINTED: 4/7/11
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Operation
YOUR FIRST FIRE (continued)
There are four control features on your new Blaze King that are instrumental in getting your first fire started.
1) The Thermostat: The thermostat is located on the right front corner of the stove. When lighting the first fire, set the
Thermostat on “High”. The increased flow of air is necessary in the first few minutes of lighting your stove and getting
a good fire going. After awhile you can adjust the thermostat to your comfort zone. Too many people make too many
rapid changes to the thermostat. If you are operating your stove on “High” at the start of your fire the coils in the
thermostat get very hot. If you turn the thermostat to “Low” too quickly the rapid change can actually cause the fire to
go out. All changes to the Thermostat should be done gradually. When you are using the “High” setting it is better to
move the Thermostat towards “Medium” at 20 minute intervals. After the stove has been operating at Medium for an
hour or so, then you can move towards low. The Thermostat is sensitive and must be adjusted gradually. Rapid
adjustments cause the stove to operate improperly. It is the most common mistake new owners make.
2) The By-Pass handle: This handle is located on the front right side of the stove. This handle, when lifted up allows
increased air flow which is essential to get your stove going. Once the fire is hot and a base of coals is established,
close the By-Pass by pointing the handle in the downward position. Do this only after the fire is established.
3) Front Loading Door. This door is located at the front of the stove and plays a key role in successful initial firing of the
stove.
4) Catalytic Thermometer. This thermometer is located on the top of the stove. Its purpose is to will tell you when the
Catalytic combustor is in “Active” zone.
Because your Blaze King catalytic wood stove is not like any other wood stove it will not burn the same way other less
efficient stoves do. You may not see a of flames once you have the stove in full operation. The only time you will see a
lot of flames is when you burn the stove on High (thermostat setting) or when you open the By-Pass or Front Loading
door to add wood.
Your first step is to get around 5 pounds of small wood strips, about the size of popsicle sticks or a little larger. Crumple
up 3-5 sheets of black & white newspaper. Lay the sticks all across the top of the paper and light the paper. At this time
the Thermostat should be set on “High”, by-pass handle should be up and the front loading door should be slightly
cracked. Allow the sticks to begin burning then over the next few minutes (5-10) add approximately 10 pounds of wood
about the size of a baseball bat handle. Now you can close the front door. You should begin to see a good fire
developing. Once the baseball bat size kindling is burning well, add a few (3-5) pieces of small split firewood. Again
close the front door. The needle on the Catalytic Thermometer, located on the top of the stove, should slowly start to
move towards the “Active” zone. This means is the combustor is now coming up to temperature. As soon as you notice
that the needle is close to being in the “Active” zone, close the by-pass handle (turn to the down position). Leave the
Thermostat setting on High for the next 20 minutes and your fire should be well established. Now, over the next few
minutes, you can add larger and larger pieces of wood. Once it is in “Active” range you won’t need another match all
winter as so long as you keep it in the “Active” zone by continuing to add wood.! Now, like most Blaze King catalytic
wood stove owners, you can do something you enjoy with all your extra time you are saving not having to add wood
every hour!
SAFETY NOTICE: Never leave the stove unattended, even for a short time, unless the front door is fully closed.
A house fire may result if the stove door is not fully closed during operation.
FAN OPERATION
The fan speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting. i.e. If your thermostat is set at medium then your
fan should also be set at medium. If your thermostat is set at low your fan should also be set at low etc.
