Montrose Woodfire
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operating
instructions
WARNING: To build a fire in igno
-
rance or to disregard the information
contained in this section can cause
serious permanent damage to the
unit and void your warranty!!
AIR SLIDE CONTROL
Both the primary and air wash drafts are controlled
by the control rod located at the bottom of the unit
(when facing the unit). To increase your draft - pull
right to open, and to decrease - push left. All units
have a secondary draft system that continually al-
lows combustion air to the induction ports at the top
of the firebox, just below the flue baffle.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
With your unit now correctly installed and safety
inspected by your local authority, you are now ready
to start a fire. Before establishing your first fire, it
is important that you fully understand the operation
of your draft control.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE AP-
PLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED
IN WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS
CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE
FIRE.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS AP-
PLIANCE WHEN IT IS OPERATING.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN
HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE MAIN-
TAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: OPEN AIR CONTROL (AND DAMPER
WHEN FITTED) BEFORE OPENING FIRING
DOOR.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE
OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
CAUTION: THE USE OF SOME TYPES OF
PRESERVATIVE-TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL
CAN BE HAZARDOUS.
For safety reasons and in order to avoid over
firing of your unit do not burn your fire with
the door open or ajar
WARNING: Do not over-fire this unit and always open the door slowly when reloading
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
BURN ONLY HARDWOOD TIMBER THAT HAS
BEEN SEASONED AND THE MOISTURE CON-
TENT OF THE LESS THAN 20%.
FRESHLY CUT WOOD REQUIRES AT LEAST 12-
18 MONTHS TO BE READY FOR USE.
USING SEASONED TIMBER WITH PROPER
MOISTURE CONTENT WILL ENSURE DRAFT,
CLEAN GLASS, EFFICIENCY AND HEAT OUT-
PUTS.
CAUTION: BURN UNTREATED AIR DRIED SEA-
SONED HARDWOODS ONLY. OTHER MATERI-
ALS SUCH AS WOOD PRESERVATIVES, METAL
FOILS, COAL, PLASTIC, GARBAGE, SULPHUR
COAL, BRIQUETTES OR OIL WILL DAMAGE
THE FIRE AND ATMOSPHERE AND VOID THE
WARRANTY.
"This wood heater is designed to burn natural
wood only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions
generally result when burning air dried seasoned
hardwoods, as compared to green or freshly cut
hardwoods."
DO NOT BURN
(WILL VOID WARRANTY)
• Treated wood
• Tea Tree
• Oil based woods
• Coal
• Garbage
• Cardboard
• Solvents
• Colored Paper
• Trash
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WOOD STORAGE
Store wood under cover, such as in a shed, or
covered with a tarp, plastic, tar paper, sheets
of scrap plywood, etc., as uncovered wood can
absorb water from rain or snow, delaying the
seasoning process.
