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Operating Instructions
2. Building/Maintaining a Fire:
a) Open the primary air slide by pulling it all the way to the right.
b) Place a base of crumpled uncolored paper in the bottom of the stove. Lay pieces of kindling on top of
the newspaper and light it.
CAUTION: “Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter
fl uid,
or similar liquids to start or “freshen up” a fi re in this heater. Keep all such liquids well
away from heater while it is in use.
c) As the kindling begins to burn, add several slightly larger pieces of wood until the fi re is burning well.
Once a coal bed had been established regular size logs may be added.
NOTE:
Until the fi re is burning well, leave the air control fully open.
d) Regulate the heat output and duration of burn by adjusting the air controls to allow a larger fi re and
vice versa. A short period of experimentation with the control settings will allow you to regulate the
heat output to keep your home comfortable.
Do not use a grate or elevate the fi re. Build fi re on top the bricks inside the fi rebox.
3. Refueling the Stove:
Use a long pair of fi reproof gloves to protect your arms from burns when loading wood. Keep a small
steel shovel and poker nearby for moving a log, lifting a fallen ember, and for keeping the hearth clean.
a) Before attempting to add fuel to the stove fully open the damper by pulling it all the way to the right
and slowly open the door. This allows the chimney to carry away the additional smoke and keep it from
entering the house.
b)
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE STOVE.
Normally, three or four logs will provide heat for several hours.
There should never be any part of the stove glowing red hot when operating properly.
c)
DO NOT OVERFIRE
. If any part of the stove or chimney connector glows, you are overfi ring.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT PLACE FUEL WITHIN SPACE HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES OR WITHIN
THE SPACE REQUIRED FOR ASH REMOVAL.
4. For Maximum Effi ciency:
When the stove is hot, load it fully to the top of the door opening and burn at medium low settings. When
the fuel is mostly consumed, leaving a bed of red coals, repeat the process. Maximum heat for minimum
fuel occurs when the stove top temperature is between 250°F (120°C) and 550°F (290°C).
Helpful Hints Worth Repeating
1. Helpful advice on the correct way to start your fi re.
a) You will need small pieces of dry wood, called kindling, and paper. Use only newspaper or paper
that has not been coated or had other materials glued or applied to it. Never use coated (typically
advertising fl yers) or coloured paper.
b) Always fully open the air control damper and slowly open wood stove door to prevent suction and
drawing smoke into the room.
c) Crumple several pieces of paper and place them in the center of the fi rebox directly onto the fi rebricks.
Never use a grate or andirons to elevate the fi re.
