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5.8 Adding Fuel
Follow this procedure when reloading the stove while it is
still hot and a bed of hot embers remains:
• Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
• Adjust the Primary Air Shutter Lever to the fully open
position and open the baffle plate. Wait a few seconds to
re-establish strong draft before opening the load door. This
will allow fresh air to flush the firebox and prevent smoke
escaping when either the front or top door is opened.
• Open the Baffle and Top Door,
Or,
Open the Front Door.
DO NOT LOAD THROUGH THE TOP WHEN THE FRONT
DOOR IS OPEN.
• Use a stove tool or poker to evenly distribute coals and
embers around the firebox.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
• Close the Front Door, being sure to latch the door tightly.
Or,
Close the Baffle and then the Top Load Door.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before setting the air controls for
the desired heat output and burn time.
(If you have at least a 2” thick ember bed when
reloading, it may be possible to close the door and
immediately adjust the air control setting).
• Set the Air Shutter on the door for the desired heat
output.
5.9 Open Door Fire-viewing
Warning: This stove should be operated with the door
either fully open with optional Spark Screen in place or
with the door fully closed.
If the door is left partly open,
there is risk of overfiring. Also, gas and flame may be drawn
out of the fireplace stove opening, creating risks from both
fire and smoke.
Be aware that, when operating with the door open, there
exists the possibility of carbon monoxide generation by
charcoal, Good draft is essential to minimize the potential
for CO to be introduced into the living space. Be sure
adequate fresh air and ventilation are available to the stove
when using the spark screen.
5.7 Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the
stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS STOVE WITH THE ASH
DOOR OPEN. DOING SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND WILL
VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
We recommend use of a magnetic stovetop thermometer
to monitor the surface temperature of the stove. Locate
the thermometer directly on one of the rear corners of
the Griddle/Load Door. The optimum surface temperature
range for most efficient combustion is between 400° and
700° (204°C -371°C). Chimney draft should be in the
.05 - 1.0 w.c. range.
1. With the
Primary Air Shutter
in the full open position
(to the right), start with several sheets of crumpled
newspaper placed directly on the grate. On top of the
newspaper, place several pieces of small dry kindling *
(1” - 2” in diameter or less) with two to three larger logs
(approx. 3” to 4” in diameter) on top.
2. Light the fire and close the door. Allow the chimney to
warm and establish a strong draft. Use your stove glove
and slowly build the fire by adding larger and larger
logs. Be sure to follow the break-in procedure (Sect. 5.6)
before creating a hot fire that might damage the stove.
3. Once the stove has reached a surface temperature range
of between 400° and 700°, (204°C -371°C), adjust the
primary air control lever as appropriate to generate the
desired heat output and burn time.
With time and experience, you will soon become
acquainted with the operating characteristics of your
particular installation.
You can also monitor stove performance through the
window. Peak combustion efficiency occurs when exhaust
gas is burned at the baffle in the top of the firebox. This is
apparent as rolling yellow-orange flames appearing at the
secondary air ports in the underside of the baffle plate and
forward tube. At this stage, little or no smoke will be visible
exiting the chimney.