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For a cold start-up, place 4 to 5 pieces of newspaper into
the firebox. On top of the newspaper, lay 4 lbs of kindling
in random placement to ensure airflow through the
kindling. On top of the kindling, place approximately 6 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.
4 lb
Turn the air control knob to the high position. Light the
newspaper, close the door, and allow the kindling to ignite.
Once the kindling has burned down to a starter coal bed,
load the unit with approximately 24 lbs of fuel for the first
high burn load. Close the door immediately. 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.
24 lbs
For a medium burn, once the high burn fuel load is burned
down to an established coal bed, load the unit with 27-
28 lbs of cordwood and keep the door slightly open for
5 minutes. Leave the air control fully open (in the “HI”
position) for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn the air
control knob to the medium position. The blower can be
turned on after 30 minutes.
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 27-28 lbs of cordwood and keep the
door slightly open for 5 minutes. Leave the air control
fully open (in the “HI” position) for 15 minutes. After 15
minutes begin to turn the air control knob to the “Low”
position. NOTE: Do not close the air too quickly. Closing
the air too quickly will cause the unit to smoke.
27-28 lbs
WARNINGS:
• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART
OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER
FIRING IS HAPPENING. READJUST THE AIR
INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
• THE INSTALLATION OF A LOG CRADLE OR
GRATES IS NOT RECOMMENDED IN YOUR WOOD
STOVE. BUILD FIRE DIRECTLY ON FIREBRICK.
• NEVER PUT WOOD ABOVE THE FIREBRICK
LINING OF THE FIREBOX.
• ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT
RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be
an effective method of determining how efficiently the
combustion process is taking place in the given settings.
Visible smoke consists of unburned fuel and moisture
leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your
specific unit to produce the smallest amount of visible
smoke. Wood that has not been seasoned properly and
has a high wood moisture content will produce excess
visible smoke and burn poorly.
AIR TUBES
The air tubes assembled in this unit are designed to
provide an accurate mix of secondary air to ensure the
highest efficiency. Any damage or deterioration of these
tubes may reduce the efficiency of combustion. The air
tubes are held in position by screws or snap pins. Locate
these to either side of the tube and remove it to allow the
tube to be removed and replaced.
BLOWER OPERATION
The variable speed blower circulates air warmed by the
firebox into the living area to distribute the heat more
evenly. The blower control knob is located on the side
of the blower housing. Turn the knob clockwise to turn
the blower on. The speed is controlled by turning the
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
