Blaze King
,
Royal Guardian,
Model RGT-3001
OWNER'S INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Page 27
Date Printed: Wednesday, November 07, 2012
OM-RGT.PUB
Version 1.03
OPERATION
Your stove's performance (including its efficiency, pollutant emission level and service lifetime) depends largely on how it is
operated. You are the most important factor affecting your stoves performance. Read these operation instructions carefully.
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BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER, be sure to read the following
SAFETY INFORMATION: Section 4, pages 9-10
INSTALLATION CLEARANCE INFORMATION: Section 6, pages 19 & 20.
FLOOR PROTECTION INFORMATION: Section 8, pages 19 & 20.
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WARNING - PROVIDE ADEQUATE AIR CIRCULATION.
It is essential that a source of fresh air for combustion be
provided at all times when this wood stove is in operation. In extremely tight houses, partially open a window near the wood
stove or install an Outside Air Kit.
FUEL
THIS WOOD STOVE IS FOR USE WITH SOLID WOOD FUEL ONLY. NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE-TYPE
LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER FLUID OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE
IN THIS HEATER. KEEP ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IT IS IN USE.
Do not burn materials soaked in flammable liquids, trash, garbage, artificial or paper logs, plastics, gift wrappings, coal,
charcoal, naphtha, engine oil, chemical cleaners, chemical fire starters, treated or painted wood, saltwater driftwood, railroad
ties, plywood, particle board. Do not burn sawdust, wood shavings or chips in this wood stove.
When selecting wood for the Model RGT-3001, it is preferable that you use seasoned wood. Dry, seasoned wood will burn
cleaner and produce less creosote. Dry or small pieces of fuel will provide a hotter fire. Larger pieces can be used to provide
a longer burn time.
The wood for the Model RGT-3001 should be cut to lengths that are not more then 18" long; while 18" lengths will fit, 16"
lengths are preferred.
CAUTION:
DO not place wood fuel within the space heater installation clearances or within the space required for
fueling and ash removal.
CAUTION:
Do not overfire. If heater or chimney connector glows, you are overfiring.
STARTING A FIRE IN YOUR
ROYAL GUARDIAN MODEL 3001
NEVER USE A GRATE IN THIS WOOD STOVE. Never use a grate or other methods of supporting the
firewood in this wood stove. Build the fire directly on the firebox hearth bricks.
1.
Initial start-up.
Use only dry, well seasoned fuel, which has been cut, split and stacked for a minimum of six months.
2.SET THE COMBUSTION AIR CONTROL LEVER.Move the lever in the direction of the warmest setting, HIGH. See Fig. 36.
3.Open the Loading Door by lifting the loading door handle up to release the door latch.
CAUTION: Do not operate this stove if the door glass is cracked or broken. To replace broken glass, see
page 31.
4.
Starting the fire:
Place several balls of newspaper near the FRONT of the firebox and put a fairly large quantity of dry kindling on top of the
paper. Next, lay two or three pieces of wood on top of the kindling. Load the wood in a side-to-side orientation with the ends of
the logs toward the sides of the stove. Light the paper, partially close the Loading Door so that the latch touches the stove, but
do not latch it. Allow the kindling and most of the larger logs to get started, then latch the loading door. If you close the loading
door too soon, a new fire may go out. NEVER LEAVE ANY WOOD STOVE UNATTENDED WHEN THE DOORS ARE NOT
TIGHTLY CLOSED! The first fire should be long and MEDIUM-HOT to cure as much of the firebox paint as possible.
5.
Loading the firebox:
When the larger wood pieces are burning well, open the Loading Door and completely load the firebox. Close and latch the
Loading Door. Do not abuse the glass door by slamming it or striking it. Do not force the door closed if there is wood in the
firebox that is obstructing it. Let the fire burn on MEDIUM to HIGH for 20-30 minutes, or until the fire is well established. Then
you may adjust the combustion air to achieve the desired room temperature. See Combustion Air Control Adjustments.
