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BLOWER OPERATION
The variable speed blower circulates air warmed by the firebox into the living area to distribute the heat more
evenly. The blower control knob is located on the side of the blower housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn
the blower on. The speed is controlled by turning the knob clockwise for slower speeds and counter-clockwise
for faster speeds. To turn the blower off, turn the speed control knob fully counter-clockwise. It is recommended
to turn the blower off when the unit is not in operation. The blower needs to be removed and air-blown clean.
Make sure the blades do not have build up. Caution! Route the Power Supply Cord away from the heat source
and out of high traffic areas.
CLEAN OUT MAINTENANCE
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves efficiency and leads to
accelerated creosote buildup in your chimney. The clean outs are secured to
the firebox with two 5/16” screws. Remove the clean outs and vacuum out any
accumulated ash. This should be done at least once per month or more frequently
if large amounts of ash are noticed while cleaning or if the stove does not seem
to be burning properly. The firing and ash doors must be closed and sealed during
operation.
CAUTION:
Do not overfire appliance. You are overfiring if any part of the appliance glows red. Close the door and
shut the damper immediately to reduce the air supply and slow down the fire.
Chimney Maintenance
CAUTION:
Slow burning fires for extended use or burning green wood may cause excessive creosote build-up.
Ignition of creosote or overfiring could cause a chimney fire. Chimney fires burn extremely hot and may ignite
surrounding combustible materials. In case of a chimney fire, call the fire department immediately!
CREOSOTE FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a result,
creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely high temper fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3 mm or more), it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
We strongly recommend that you install a magnetic thermometer on your smoke exhaust pipe, approximately
18” above the stove. This thermometer will indicate the temperature of your gas exhaust fumes within the smoke
exhaust system. The ideal temperature for these gases is somewhere between 275°F and 500°F. Below these
temperatures, the build-up of creosote is promoted. Above 500°F, heat is wasted since a too large quantity is lost
into the atmosphere.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
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Always burn dry wood. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures, therefore less creosote
deposit.
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Leave the air control fully open for about 5 minutes every time you reload the stove to bring it back to proper
operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.
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Always check for creosote deposit once every two months and have your chimney cleaned at least once a
year.
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If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater
to cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure
no more creosote deposits are remaining in the chimney.
CAUTION:
A chimney fire may cause ignition of wall studs or rafters which were assumed to be a safe distance
away from the chimney. If a chimney fire occurs, have your chimney inspected by a qualified expert before using
again.
ASH REMOVAL & DISPOSAL
Whenever ashes get 3 to 4 inches deep in your firebox or ash pan, remove excess ashes. Leave an ash bed
approximately 1 inch deep on the firebox bottom to help maintain a hot charcoal bed. 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 the ground, away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. The ashes should be retained in
the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
Air Cleanout
