sufficiently established to clean off the window, the damper/draft control should be moved to the mostly to
fully closed position (to the right).
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4. The Kimberly™ wood stove heater incorporates a
gasifier
in the lower part of the combustion chamber with
a
re-burner
in the upper part of the combustion chamber. These components will perform best when the
stove has a well-established fire, with the damper/draft control mostly to fully closed (to the right). Make it a
habit during the first few days of burning the Kimberly™ wood stove heater to monitor the smoke output at
the chimney top, so as to fully understand the operation of the damper/draft control. There should be little to
no smoke exiting from the chimney, except for the initial start-up period (15-20 minutes) and at fuel reloading.
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5. Operating the Kimberly™ wood stove heater with the damper/draft control open (to the left) at all times will
not
provide the necessary conditions to enable the secondary combustion, and is
not
an efficient way to
operate the Kimberly™ wood stove heater.
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6. Note that if a new load of wood is placed on a sufficiently hot coal bed, it may be unnecessary to leave the
damper/draft control open for 15-20 minutes after reloading to ignite the new load of wood.
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REPLACING THE GRATE/ASH DUMP COVER
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1. The grate/ash dump cover is a one-piece unit. Never operate the Kimberly™ wood stove heater without the
grate/ash dump cover seated firmly in place, as doing so can cause a run-away fire. When tested, the grate/
ash dump cover should not rock back and forth.
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2. The four metal tabs covering the air intake tubes in the base of the combustion chamber should be cleaned
every two to three days to remove any ash which has accumulated and ensure adequate oxygen is available
for combustion. After removing ashes from the firebox, care must be taken to be sure that the grate/ash
dump cover is correctly reinstalled, and is seated firmly in place.
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3. Test the damper/draft control by moving it from one direction to the other. If the damper/draft control does not
operate properly, there may be unseen debris under the grate/ash dump cover, which can allow excessive air
into the combustion chamber and interfere with secondary combustion. Should this occur, stop the fire and
re-clean the firebox.
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4. Replacement grate/ash dump covers are available for purchase from Unforgettable Fire™. Call
1-855-872-7868 or email [email protected], or contact your authorized Kimberly™ dealer.
The grate/ash dump cover is not covered under warranty.
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ASH DISPOSAL
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1. Ashes should always be placed in a steel container with a tight fitting lid, and the container placed on a non-
combustible surface or on bare 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 the
closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
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2. Before replacing the ash pan at the base of the Kimberly™ wood stove heater, re-insert the heat deflecting
plate in the bottom of the ash pan, orientated so that the bent corners are facing down. This creates a small
air space between the ashes and the bottom of the ash pan drawer, and aids in the safe operation of your
Kimberly™ wood stove heater.
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BREAK-IN PERIOD
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1. The Kimberly™ wood stove heater will experience a “break-in” period, known to produce specific sounds and
odors. Note that it is normal for the first fires to start slowly and produce a reduced heat output, as the
Kimberly™ wood stove heater goes through a period of driving off moisture, contained deep within its
stainless steel components. You may hear some “pops” or “bangs” as the stainless steel is exposed to its
first heating and cooling cycles. You may also smell odors from oil residues, remaining from the
manufacturing process, as they burn off. These conditions will cease within a few hours to days of
aggressive burning.
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