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OPERATION
This section of manual is to help you get maximum efficiency and maximum smoke
(particulate) reduction from your heater. If you should experience any difficulty or
have any questions concerning your heater, contact your dealer for assistance. The manufacturer
recommends that for maximum performance burn dried natural seasoned hard wood.
Build a fire for maximum efficiency. These models burn wood and extract heat so efficiently,
a large fire is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in home being
too warm for comfort.
BUILDING A FIRE
1. Open door.
2. Primary air control. The Primary Control Rod is located in front under the hearth.
FULL OPEN, push the primary control rod all the way in.
3/4 OPEN, pull 7/16”
1/2 OPEN, pull 7/8”
1/4 OPEN, pull 1 5/16 ”
FULL CLOSE, pull all the way 1 3/4 ”
3. Twist two pieces of non-colored newspaper into a roll and place them on the floor of
firebox.
4. These models are not designed for use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting
fuel.
NOTE: Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box.
5. Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of newspaper.
6. Place three or four small pieces of firewood, 2-3" in diameter, on top of kindling.
7. Light newspaper in front. Close and latch door. Don't leave fire unattended at this point.
The draft system of heater should start quickly. It may be necessary to preheat chimney to
get draft started. To do this, open door and add newspaper to top backside of wood. Light or
let paper ignite and allow to burn while holding door slightly cracked. Once draft has
started, close and lock door. You are over heating unit if chimney and or connector glows
red.
8. After embers and a coal bed have been established, load heater with dried natural seasoned
hard wood.
NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION.
NOTE: If blower is being used on the Model 21 Elite, your stove is equipped with a automatic
thermostat. When stove gets hot enough, thermostat will activate room air blower. Set
fan speed using rheostat according to desired heat output. Rheostat is located on back
left side facing unit.
NOTE:
When refueling or removing ashes turn “OFF” room air blower. Be sure to turn room
air blower back on when finished.
NOTE: Do not run power cord underneath heater or in walk way or heavy traffic areas.
1 5/16 1/4 - —
7/16 3/4 — -
7/8 1/2 — -
1 3/4 FULL CLOSE — -
FULL OPEN — -
FULL OPEN
CLOSE
PRIMARY CONTROL ROD
SECTION IV