Operator Instructions
Restarting After Extended or Overnight Burns
1. Open door and rake hot embers towards the front of the heater. Add a couple of dry, split logs on top of embers, close door.
2. Adjust air control to high and in just a few minutes, logs should begin burning.
3. After wood has charred, reset air control to desired setting.
4. To achieve maximum firing rate, set control to “High” position(all the way to the left). Do not use this setting other than for starting
or preheating fresh fuel loads.
Over Firing
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design specifica-
tions can result in permanent damage to the heater and chimney.
Over firing can be caused by operating the unit with the door open, damage to door gaskets allowing excess air to enter the firebox,
the use of kiln dried lumber, mill ends or paper waste and prolonged or continual use on a high burn setting.
Proper Draft
Operation with the door open can cause excessive smoke. Do not operate this unit in a manner that will cause excessive
smoke.
Draft is the force which moves air from the appliance up through the chimney. The amount of draft in your chimney
depends on the length of the chimney, local geography, nearby obstructions and other factors. Too much draft may
cause excessive temperatures in the appliance. An uncontrollable burn or a glowing red stove part or chimney indicates
excessive draft. Inadequate draft may cause backpuffing into the room and plugging of the chimney. Smoke leaking into
the room through appliance and chimney connector joints indicates inadequate draft.
Ash Removal
Caution: Ashes are to be removed only when the heater is cold.
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox, and when fire has burned down and cooled, remove excess
ashes. Leave an ash bed approximately 1" (25 mm) deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed for
future fires.
Optional Ash Cleanout system(NA): The ash dump handle is located under the ash lip on the left hand side behind the
lower grill. To operate ash dump, remove the lower grill, pull handle out 1/2"(13mm) and turn clockwise. This will unlock
the ash dump and allow it to open. Hold handle open while pulling ashes into the opening. Avoid large embers as these
still contain heat value. Release handle and push in to lock. Ensure ash dump door is properly engaged. Fill the cav-
ity with the remaining ash level with the firebox floor. Lift and pull out ashpan and discard ashes into metal container.
Replace ashpan and ensure it is seated properly.
Do not burn with ash dump door open. Doing so will create a hazardous condition. Always leave about 1"(25mm) of ash
when cleaning.
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
non-combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ashes are
disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in closed container until all cinders
have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in this container.
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