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SERVICE HINTS
SMOKE AND CO MONITORS
Burning wood naturally produces smoke and carbon monoxide(CO) emissions. CO is a poisonous gas when
exposed to elevated concentrations for extended periods of time. While the modern combustion systems in
heaters drastically reduce the amount of CO emitted out the chimney, exposure to the gases in closed or confined
areas can be dangerous. Make sure you stove gaskets and chimney joints are in good working order and sealing
properly to ensure unintended exposure. It is recommended that you use both smoke and CO monitors in areas
having the potential to generate CO.
1. Do not attempt to extend the burn time by using wet wood. Not only does burning wet wood rapidly build
up creosote, but it reduces the heat output by up to 25 percent.
2. Burn the stove with the air inlet control wide open for 10-25 minutes every time fresh wood is loaded into
the stove. Do not load more than ¼ to ½ of the fuel capacity at one time. Loading too much wood at
once will cause excessive smoke which contains creosote. Mature fires or coals produce very little creosote-
producing smoke.
3. Burn with the control open for several minutes at numerous intervals throughout the day, being careful not to
over fire the unit. Following this process will help to warm the chimney and reduce the amount of creosote
forming condensation within the chimney.
4. Establish a routine for the handling of fuel, firing, and operating the stove. Check daily for creosote build up
until experience shows how often you need to clean for safe operation. Be aware that the hotter the fire,
the less creosote is deposited and weekly cleaning may be necessary in mild weather even though monthly
cleaning may be enough in the colder months.
CHIMNEY DRAFT
The chimney is critical to the proper operation of the stove. It is the chimney that creates draft; THE STOVE DOES
NOT AND CANNOT CREATE DRAFT. The chimney provides two vital functions for proper stove operation. First, it is
the passage to exhaust smoke and hot gases created in the combustion process. Secondly, it supplies the draft (or
pressure) to bring oxygen to the fire to sustain combustion. Draft is the natural movement of air or gases through a
chimney. Chimney draft comes from the natural tendency for hot (less dense) air to rise. As the hot air rises within
the chimney it creates a lower pressure at the bottom of the chimney to which the stove is connected. The higher
pressure air outside the stove then rushes into the stove where the lower air pressure level exists, thus bringing
oxygen to the fire. This constant flow of air is referred to as the draft. Many factors or combination of factors can
act together to build or impede the draft. Without the correct amount of draft, the stove will not operate properly.
If there is excessive draft, an unsafe condition will arise with too much air being drawn into the stove and creating
an excessively hot fire. This could cause over firing which runs the risk of igniting structural elements around the
stove and chimney. The most common experience is that of insufficient draft. Under insufficient draft conditions,
the fire will be starved for oxygen, improper or incomplete combustion occurs resulting in smoke spillage into the
area around the stove. A fire that is starved for oxygen will not burn well. Such a fire will produce excessive smoke
that will cool and condense in the chimney creating creosote. Excessive amounts of creosote buildup can ignite
causing a chimney fire with the possibility of structural elements igniting as well. Correct any draft related issues
before using the stove. The following are some possible causes of insufficient draft. Please note that one or more
factors may play a role in a draft issue and certain factors may change over time as conditions vary.
WARNING: IN CASE OF CHIMNEY FIRE
1. Close air inlet control
2. Get out of the house
3. Call the fire department.
ATTENTION:
This wood heater needs periodic inspection and repair for proper operation. It is against federal regulations
to operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating instructions in this manual.