Chapter
4
Operation
America’s
Favorite
Stoves
Since
1980
Page
22
O
PERATING
Y
OUR
W
OOD
S
TOVE
For
best
efficiency
and
heat
output,
burn
dry,
seasoned
wood
only.
Never
burn
wet
wood,
driftwood,
wood
that
has
been
in
salt
water,
trash,
cardboard,
coal,
rubbish,
etc.
Burning
fuel
other
than
dry,
seasoned
wood
may
be
illegal
in
some
areas.
Seasoned
wood
is
wood
that
has
been
cut,
split,
and
stored
in
dry,
covered
area
in
a
manner
that
allows
for
free
airflow
around
the
wood
for
an
extended
period
of
time
(6
months
minimum).
NOTE:
During
normal
operation
the
door
must
remain
closed.
Failure
to
operate
the
stove
properly
can
result
in
smoke
entering
the
home,
increased
safety
hazards,
and
may
result
in
serious
bodily
injury
or
death.
Building a Fire
1.
Never
use
gasoline,
gasoline
‐
type
lantern
fuel,
kerosene,
charcoal
lighter
fluid,
or
other
similar
liquids
to
start
or
‘freshen
up’
a
fire
in
this
heater.
Keep
all
such
liquids
well
away
from
the
heater
while
in
use.
2.
Do
not
use
a
grate
or
any
other
means
of
elevating
the
fire.
Always
build
the
fire
on
the
surface
of
the
firebrick.
Stack
seasoned
wood
in
a
manner
that
allows
sufficient
airflow
around
the
wood
and
no
closer
than
3”
to
the
secondary
air
tubes
and
1”
from
glass.
3.
Pull
the
damper
rod
completely
out.
The
damper
controls
the
burn
rate
and
amount
of
air
coming
in
to
the
stove.
Pulling
it
out
allows
more
air
in
to
the
stove,
a
higher
burn
rate.
Pushing
it
in
lessens
the
air
coming
into
the
stove,
a
lower
burn
rate.
4.
Crumple
up
some
paper
and
place
on
firebrick
between
the
front
and
center
of
brick.
Cover
the
paper
with
several
pieces
of
kindling.
For
a
cold
chimney,
one
or
two
extra
pieces
of
paper
may
be
placed
on
top
of
the
kindling
to
help
establish
draft.
5.
Light
the
paper
and
allow
enough
time
for
the
kindling
to
get
burning.
Depending
on
the
natural
draft
of
your
stove,
the
door
may
need
to
be
left
open
slightly
during
this
startup
process.
6.
Once
the
kindling
is
burning
well
more
wood
may
be
added.
For
best
results,
use
gradually
increasing
sizes
of
wood
before
adding
larger
pieces
for
longer
burns.
Always
allow
enough
time
for
the
wood
to
get
burning
well
before
adding
larger
pieces
of
wood.
When
loading
wood,
always
be
careful
not
to
dislodge
the
upper
brick
baffle.
7.
After
establishing
the
desired
fire
(about
15
‐
20
minutes),
be
sure
to
check
the
exhaust
for
excessive
amounts
of
smoke.
Excessive
smoke
indicates
an
improper
burn
rate
(damper
setting).
Readjust
if
necessary
and
recheck
again
after
5
‐
10
minutes.
8.
The
optional
fan
should
only
be
used
after
the
stove
is
completely
reheated.
The
speed
should
be
set
to
match
the
burn
rate,
a
low
burn
–
low
fan,
a
high
burn
–
high
fan.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes
should
be
placed
in
a
metal
container
with
a
tight
fitting
lid.
The
closed
container
of
ashes
should
be
placed
on
a
noncombustible
surface
or
on
the
ground,
well
away
from
all
combustible
materials
pending
final
disposal.
If
ashes
are
disposed
of
by
soil
burial
or
otherwise
locally
dispersed,
they
should
be
retained
in
the
closed
container
until
all
cinders
have
been
thoroughly
cooled.
Keeping The Door Glass Clean
No
stove
door
glass
stays
perfectly
clean.
The
most
important
factor
in
keeping
the
glass
clean
is
to
burn
only
well
seasoned
wood.
Burning
wet
wood
will
make
the
glass
dirty.
The
airwash
system,
which
directs
the
incoming
combustion
air
across
the
glass,
is
designed
to
help
keep
the
glass
clean.
The
airwash
performs
best
at
medium
burn
rates.
The
glass
is
also
kept
clean
by
the
high
temperatures
inside
the
firebox.
Cool
temperatures
in
the
firebox
will
cause
condensation
of
the
exhaust
by
‐
products
on
the
glass.
Do
not
expect
the
glass
to
stay
clean
during
longer
burn
times.
If
your
glass
gets
very
dirty
during
overnight
burns,
try
preheating
the
stove
longer
before
shutting
the
damper
down.
Load
wood
towards
the
rear
of
the
stove.
Keeping
freshly
loaded
wood
away
from
the
glass
will
also
help.
This
stove
will
self
clean
by
burning
very
hot
fires,
but
do
not
over
fire.
If
the
stove
or
chimney
system
glows,
you
are
over
firing.
Proper
burning
habits
and
an
understanding
of
how
your
stove
operates
will
help
you
keep
your
door
glass
clean,
but
remember
that
no
door
glass
will
stay
perfectly
clean.
