180-AF25 v1.11 per PE32 revs
March 15, 2021
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AF25
CATALYTIC THERMOMETER
The catalytic thermometer is located in the lower left-hand corner of the cast
surround. Its sole purpose is to indicate whether the combustor is ACTIVE
or INACTIVE. It is important to ensure that the appliance is operated in the
stove in the ACTIVE zone. When the thermometer reads INACTIVE it means
that the combustor temperature is below 500F and is not producing a clean
burn. For calibration instructions refer to “CATALYTIC THERMOMETER” in the
“MAINTENANCE” section.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BYPASS DOOR & BYPASS HANDLE
Your catalytic wood burning appliance is fitted with a bypass door which allows exhaust from the fire to
temporarily bypass the catalytic combustor. The bypass door is located inside the dome of the firebox at the
top of the appliance. To open the bypass door, use the bypass handle to grab the
side of the bypass latch
(
Fig. A)
and pull the rod outward. To close, position the bypass handle on the
center of the bypasss latch
(
Fig. B
) push inward. The bypass handle can be hung from the left or right-hand notch below the ash lip of
the appliance.
NEVER OPEN THE LOADING DOOR WITHOUT FIRST OPENING THE BYPASS DOOR
DO NOT TOUCH THE BYPASS LATCH DIRECTLY, ALWAYS USE THE BYPASS HANDLE. DURING
OPERATION THE BYPASS LATCH GETS VERY HOT AND CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS.
Fig. A
Fig. B
THERMOSTAT
The thermostat is located below the ash lip of the appliance and is controlled by the thermostat knob which
is located on the lower left side of the front cast assembly. When the knob is positioned at the
HIGH
setting,
the appliance will operate at its highest burn rate and deliver its maximum heat output. As the knob is rotated
counter clockwise the burn rate will decrease along with heat output. Burn rate is greatly influenced by location,
installation, and external environment, so you may find it necessary to reposition the knob until you find the
ideal setting to suit your situation. Please note that all adjustments to the thermostat should be done gradually
as too rapid a change may cause the thermostat to operate improperly. The thermostat is set at the factory.
DO NOT TAMPER WITH THE THERMOSTAT
, this will result in a malfunctioning thermostat.
HIGH SETTING
MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT
ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE
FOR REDUCED HEAT OUTPUT
