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OPERATION
Break
‐
In
Fires
This
wood
burning
unit
is
constructed
of
heavy
gauge
steel
and
cast
iron
and
is
built
to
last
a
long
time.
However,
in
order
to
ensure
no
excessive
thermal
stresses
are
induced
on
the
metal
during
the
first
fire,
three
break
‐
in
fires
should
be
burned,
each
one
slightly
hotter
than
the
last.
These
break
‐
in
fires
will
not
only
help
the
stove
body
acclimate
to
the
high
temperatures
of
the
fire,
but
will
also
slowly
cure
the
high
temperature
stove
paint,
which
will
ensure
the
high
quality
finish
lasts
for
years.
This
stove
has
a
single
air
control
rod
which
regulates
the
wood
burn
rate;
when
the
primary
air
control
slide
is
pulled
all
the
way
out
of
the
unit,
the
stove
will
burn
more
slowly
and
put
out
heat
over
a
longer
time
period.
Conversely,
when
the
air
control
slide
is
pushed
all
the
way
in,
the
unit
will
burn
more
quickly
and
put
out
a
larger
amount
of
heat
over
a
relatively
shorter
time
period.
Do
not
attempt
to
modify
the
range
of
air
control
adjustment
for
any
reason.
The
first
break
‐
in
fire
should
be
just
a
large
kindling
fire,
getting
the
stove
to
about
300
°
F
as
measured
by
a
magnetic
thermometer
on
the
right
or
left
side
of
the
stove,
above
the
door.
Once
this
temperature
has
been
reached,
allow
the
fire
to
die
out
with
the
air
control
open.
The
second
and
third
break
‐
in
fires
should
be
a
bit
larger,
with
some
small
dry
splits
added
to
the
kindling
load.
The
temperature
goal
during
these
fires
is
about
350
°
F
–
450
°
F;
don’t
let
the
fire
get
hotter
than
that.
Continuous
Operation
After
the
break
‐
in
fires
are
complete,
this
unit
is
ready
for
continuous
operation.
When
burning
the
stove
continuously,
do
not
allow
ash
and
coals
to
accumulate
higher
than
1.0”
below
the
door
opening.
Excessive
coaling
is
often
a
result
of
burning
wood
at
too
high
a
burn
rate,
and
the
coal
bed
should
be
allowed
to
burn
down
before
reloading
the
stove
with
fresh
wood.
Combustion
air
is
delivered
to
the
stove
at
two
locations:
The
majority
of
the
primary
combustion
air
enters
the
firebox
via
the
air
‐
wash
system
which
keeps
the
glass
clean
and
feeds
the
primary
combustion
flames
on
the
top
surfaces
of
the
wood;
some
primary
combustion
air
is
bled
off
into
the
coal
bed
via
bleed
holes
in
the
bottom
rail
of
the
air
‐
wash
system.
Every
effort
must
be
taken
to
maintain
the
area
in
front
of
these
holes
free
of
ash.
When
loading
the
stove
for
a
long
term
burn,
it
is
most
useful
to
rake
a
“v”
in
the
center
of
the
coal
bed,
to
allow
the
primary
air
bleed
holes
to
push
air
all
the
way
to
the
rear
of
the
unit.
After
loading
the
stove
with
a
full
firebox
of
fresh
wood,
it
is
important
to
operate
the
unit
with
the
air
control
in
the
full
open
position
to
properly
char
the
wood
load
and
drive
off
the
initial
moisture
in
the
fresh
wood.
Once
the
wood
has
been
properly
charred
and
is
completely
ignited,
the
air
control
can
then
be
set
to
the
desired
heat
output
level.
In
the
event
of
a
creosote
or
soot
fire
(chimney
fire),
close
the
air
control
on
the
stove,
contact
the
local
fire
department
and
get
out!
Do
not
throw
water
on
the
fire!
Contact
your
local
fire
authority
for
more
information
on
how
to
handle
a
chimney
fire
and
develop
a
safe
evacuation
plan
for
you
and
your
family
in
the
event
of
a
chimney
fire.
