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6. Heater Operation
Fuel
Combustion options for this appliance are wood, charcoal briquettes or
similar solid fuels that can be burned. Slow burning fuels are
recommended. Care must be taken not to overfill the combustion chamber as
this can damage the heater. The heater is rated for approximately 8000 btu’s.
This will be equal to a small handful of briquettes, 1 or 2 slices of presto
logs at 1” thick or equivalent sizing for wood or other solid fuels.
Certain brands of engineered firewood can burn with an enhanced level of
heat so caution must be used. Refrain from burning any manufactured wood
with an artificially increased btu rating. When using engineered firewood,
cleaning of the firebox and exhaust chimney may be required.
Lighting
1)
Open the damper control on the front of the ash drawer by
sliding the brass knob to the right.
2)
Close the sliding panel on the front door of the heater.
3)
The fire can be lit using any fire lighter or starter.
IT IS
IMPORTANT NOT TO OVERFILL THE COMBUSTION
CHAMBER
.
4)
Once the fuel has ignited the sliding panel may be opened and
the damper control adjusted to provide extended burning.
WARNING: Both the knob of the sliding door and the damper
are hot and hand protection must be worn to make any
adjustment when the heater is burning.
5)
Lift off the ash drawer clip lock to remove the tray for
emptying.
Exterior Surface
Little maintenance is needed for stainless steel. There are many stainless
steel cleaners available and these may be applies as needed. An abrasive
scotch bright pad can be used to remove burn discoloration or surface
scratches by rubbing parallel to the grain of the brushed metal.
