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TAMPER WARNING
This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate that must not be altered. It is against federal
regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
EFFICIENCIES
Efficiencies can be based on either the lower heating value (LHV) or the higher heating value (HHV) of the fuel.
The lower heating value is when water leaves the combustion process as a vapor, in the case of woodstoves the
moisture in the wood being burned leaves the stove as a vapor. The higher heating value is when water leaves
the combustion process completely condensed. In the case of woodstoves this would assume the exhaust gases
are room temperature when leaving the system, and therefore calculations using this heating value consider
the heat going up the chimney as lost energy. Therefore, efficiency calculated using the lower heating value of
wood will be higher than efficiency calculated using the higher heating value. The best way to achieve optimum
efficiencies is to learn the burn characteristic of you appliance and burn well-seasoned wood. Higher burn rates
are not always the best heating burn rates; after a good fire is established a lower burn rate may be a better
option for efficient heating. A lower burn rate slows the flow of usable heat out of the home through the chimney,
and it also consumes less wood.
NOTICE - INITIAL BURNS TO CURE PAINT
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES, THIS APPLIANCE IS COATED WITH A SPECIAL HIGH TEMP PAINT
WHICH REQUIRES A SERIES OF LOW TO MEDIUM BURNS TO FULLY CURE FOR DURABILITY AND A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
Proper curing of the high-temp paint requires a series of three initial burns. The appliance should be allowed to
cool off between each burn. The first two burns should be small fires and low temperatures (250°F) for a duration
of 20 minutes each. The third fire should be at a temperature of approximately 500°F for 20 minutes. Provide
adequate cross ventilation to clear any smoke or odor caused by initial firings.
Notice: Use solid wood fuel only! Do not burn garbage , or flammable fluids. Do not use coal. This appliance
is not designed to accommodate the air flow (draft) required to properly burn coal or coal products. Do not
elevate the fire using grates or irons. Build the fire directly on the firebrick.
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
This wood stove has been certified by the US EPA to meet strict 2020 guidelines. To ensure this unit produces
the optimal minimum emissions it is critical that only well-seasoned cordwood is burned (see the “Fuel
Recommendations” section of this manual). Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efficiency and
leads to accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney. Be considerate of the environment and only burn dry
wood.
For a cold start-up, place 3 to 4 pieces of newspaper into the firebox. On top of
the newspaper, lay 3 lbs of kindling in random placement to ensure airflow through
the kindling. On top of the kindling, place approximately 4 lbs of small pieces of
cordwood. NOTE: Use smaller pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate
to increase the stove temperature.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED THE WITH DOOR OPEN.
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