Golden Eagle MONROE, Operating & Installation Manual

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Building a Fire
In order to start a fire, simply complete the pre ‐ start ‐ up check, close the viewing door, and press the
On/Off button. The unit will enter a pre ‐ programmed start ‐ up cycle and you will have a fire in about
5 minutes or so.
NEVER USE A GRATE OR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORTING THE FUEL. USE ONLY THE
GOLDEN EAGLE APPROVED BURNPOT.
During the start up period:
1) DO NOT open the viewing door.
2) DO NOT open the damper more than ¼”.
3) DO NOT add pellets to the burnpot by hand.
4) DO NOT use the Fuel Feed button (unless you are priming the auger after running
out of pellets). A dangerous condition could result.
During the first few fires, your stove will emit an odor as the high temperature paint cures
or becomes seasoned to the metal. Maintaining smaller fires will minimize this. Avoid
placing items on stovetop during this period because paint could be affected.
THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER
a. Fill hopper and clean burnpot.
b. Press “On/Off” button. Make sure light is on.
c. The damper should be completely closed or open no more than ¼” during start ‐ up. This will vary
depending on your installation and elevation. Once fire is established adjust for desired flame
increasing the amount the damper is open as the heat setting is increased. (See “ DAMPER
CONTROL ”)
d. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “Heat Level Advance” button.
If fire doesn’t start in 15 minutes, press “On/Off”, wait a few minutes, clear the burnpot,
and start procedure again.
Damper Control
The damper control rod on the stove’s lower left side adjusts the combustion air. This control is
necessary due to the varied burn characteristics of individual installations, different pellet brands and
pellet feed rates. It allows you to improve the efficiency of your stove. Providing correct combustion
air will reduce the frequency of cleaning your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote
inside your stove and chimney.
You should adjust the damper based on the fire’s appearance. A low, reddish, dirty fire can be
improved by pulling the damper out slightly. A “blow torch” fire can be improved by pushing the
damper in a bit.