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May 21, 2015
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PI1010A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
YOUR FIRST FIRE!
Th
e following pages contain information on the major components and operation of your stove. Please take time
to read about them as it will give you a better understanding of how your stove works. Th
is understanding will
help you to operate your stove properly thus will extend the life of your stove and allow you to get the highest
effi
ciencies from your stove.
THERMOSTAT
Th
e thermostat knob is located on the right side of the stove. It controls the burn rate of the stove
Any thermostat position between
LOW
and
HIGH
will produce the desired clean burning characteristics.
However, since each installation is diff erent, you may fi nd it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your
situation. A
HIGH
thermostat setting will produce maximum heat which is more than suitable for heating the
average size home. All adjustments to the thermostat should be done gradually. When you fi rst light the stove
set the thermostat to
HIGH
setting for 20-30 minutes,
or until the fi re is well established. Once the fi re is
established turn the thermostat to
MED
for 5 minutes
and then to a
LOW
setting or the desired setting. Too
rapid an adjustment may cause the stove to operate
improperly. Th
e most common mistake new owners make
is continually adjusting the thermostat.
BYPASS
Most catalytic wood burning appliances have a bypass
device to allow the smoke from the fi re to temporarily
bypass, or go around, the catalytic combustor. Th
e bypass
door is located inside the fi rebox at the top of the stove.
Th
e bypass is a steel plate door, hinged inside the stove,
and is controlled by the bypass handle on the right side
of the stove. When the handle is up, the bypass is open,
when the handle is down, the bypass is closed.
NEVER
OPEN THE LOADING DOOR WITHOUT OPENING THE
BYPASS DOOR
Note: To ensure the bypass is closed push down on the
bypass handle until you hear a positive click.
CATALYTIC THERMOMETER
Th
is thermometer is located on the top of the stove. It’s purpose is to show you if the
combustor is active. Always operate the stove in the “active” zone. When the combustor is
not active the stove will emit smoke and will not be effi
cient. For an accurate reading, turn
fans off for approximately 10 minutes and then read the thermometer.
