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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Proper curing of the high-temp paint requires a
series of three initial burns. The appliance should be
allowed to cool off between each burn. The first two
burns should be small fires and low temperatures
(250°F) for a duration of 20 minutes each. The third
fire should be at a temperature of approximately
500°F for 20 minutes. Provide adequate cross
ventilation to clear any smoke or odor caused by
initial firings.
Notice: Use solid wood fuel only! Do not burn
garbage, or flammable fluids. Do not use coal.
This appliance is not designed to accommodate
the air flow (draft) required to properly burn
coal or coal products. Do not elevate the fire
using grates or irons. Build the fire directly on
the firebrick.
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
This wood stove has been certified by the US EPA
to meet strict 2020 guidelines. To ensure this unit
produces the optimal minimum emissions it is
critical that only well-seasoned cordwood is burned
(see the “Fuel Recommendations” section of this
manual). Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts
your stoves efficiency and leads to accelerated
creosote buildup in your chimney. Be considerate
of the environment and only burn dry wood.
CAUTION:
DO NOT LEAVE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED THE
WITH DOOR OPEN.
For a cold start-up, place 4 to 5 pieces of newspaper
into the firebox. On top of the newspaper, lay 5 lbs
of kindling in a random placement to ensure airflow
through the kindling. On top of the kindling, place
approximately 6.5 lbs of small pieces of cordwood.
NOTE: Use smaller pieces of wood during start-
up and a high burn rate to increase the stove
temperature.
6.5 lbs
Push both air control slides to the fully open
position. Light the newspaper and close the door.
Once the kindling has burned down to a starter
coal bed, load the unit with approximately 26 to 27
lbs of fuel for the first high burn load.
26 to 27 lbs
After the first high burn load and the stove is
well warmed up, adjust the unit as needed for a
medium or low burn setting. For a medium burn,
once the high burn fuel load is burned down to an
established coal bed, load the unit with 31 to 32 lbs
of cordwood and keep the door slightly open for 2
minutes. After two minutes close the door. Keep
the secondary airslide fully open for 10 minutes
then close completely and set the primary airslide
halfway closed. At the 15 minute point of loading
your fuel, the primary air slide should be set at the
medium setting which is about 1/2 inch open from
the fully closed position.
31 to 32 lbs
For a low burn setting once the high burn (or
medium) fuel load is burned down to an established
coal bed, load the unit with 31 to 32 lbs of cordwood
and leave the door open for two minutes. After two
minutes close the door. Keep the secondary airslide
fully open for 10 minutes then close completely
and set the primary airslide halfway closed. At the
15 minute point of loading your fuel, the primary
air slide should be set at the low setting which is
pulling the airslide completely out toward you.
NOTE: Do not close the air too quickly. Closing the
air too quickly will cause the unit to smoke.
HEARTH
CONTROL
LEVER
A
(Primary Air)
CONTROL
LEVER
B
(Secondary
Air)
OPEN
CLOSED
OPEN
CLOSED
