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HELPFUL HINTS FOR RUNNING YOUR STOVE
While operating the stove on low (damper holes open) the temperature gauge should
never fall below 300 degrees.
Two things happen when the stove falls below 300 degrees.
1) The draft will slow down enough to impede the performance of the stove.
2) Creosote will build up causing poor performance and increase the risk
of a flue fire.
WHEN INSTALLING IN A BASEMENT FRESH AIR MUST BE PRESENT!
There are negative
pressures present in most basements that can disrupt draft.
Operating the stove in a basement with the basement door open is discouraged. When
an appliance with any sort of fan is used or a window opens or a door opens upstairs it
causes a sudden rush of air to escape from the basement having a negative affect on the
stove.
If it was necessary to adjust the primary burn basket wider, it may be necessary to clear
the secondary burn plate more often during operation.
Adequate ventilation has to be considered when running the stove.
A barometric damper will help solve problems when the stove is experiencing constant
high heat output. Barometric dampers gives the user the ability to regulate the draft
through the chimney and stove until desired temperatures are established on the stove.
A Vacu-Stack chimney cap is recommended when experiencing draft issues or
fluctuating temperatures or low heat output. Vacu-Stack caps are designed to increase
draft on any chimney by causing a vacuum effect through the flue below when the air
moves past the cap.
CAUTION:
In high wind areas, excessive draft can be experienced resulting in extended
high temperature output by the stove. We recommend a barometric damper be
installed giving you the ability to control the excessive draft created by the Vacu-Stack
and high wind currents.
