2. Installation
This Stove is intended to be used outdoors only! It should never be used in an enclosed area or a
confined space.
2.1 Installation warning
The installation must conform with local, state and federal codes. In absence of such codes, install in
accordance with the current American National Standard (ANSI) / National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) codes. Please check local EPA laws to conform with local regulations.
2.2 Minimum clearances
A minimum 36” clearance from this heater and all its parts to combustible materials must be
maintained at all times while the heater is in operation.
2.3 This
Cook Stove
is to be used on a flat level non-combustible surface only.
Install on flat level non-combustible surface (concrete, tile, stone, etc.).
3. Operation
3.1 Preparation before lighting
3.1.1 Check any possible shipping damage of the Stove. If any is found, call us directly.
3.1.2 Please review thoroughly and be sure you understand all of the “safety precautions and
warnings”.
3.1.3 Make sure the fire grate is in its proper position with bars running from left to right when facing
the front of the Stove.
3.1.4 Pour pellets in hopper.
3.1.5 Damper Control is both temperature control as well as combustion efficiency control. To reduce
temperature of stove by 200 degrees open damper to see slots. To increase temperature by 200
degrees close damper fully seeing no slots. Opening damper will also clean up particulates (smoke)
by increasing oxygen to fire. Closing damper will increase temperature.
Burning Real Wood
– This unit is capable of burning real wood. Simply place chunk of wood over
burn area. Start fire using wood pellets and fire gel to help initiate coal bed for chord wood. Use only
one chunk of wood at a time and never overfill the firebox with wood. Be certain wood is dry. Burning
real wood is not as efficient as burning pellets. Therefore if using real wood more often be certain to
cleanout unit by removing all ash content from firebox and burn pot prior to the next pellet firing.
When burning real wood you run the risk of over heating and therefore voiding the warranty. We
recommend using pellets.
INITIAL FIRING OF THE HEATER:
On initial firing fill ONE hopper ¾ full about 7 lbs of pellets.
Curing takes only a half an hour. This one time initial firing needs to be done to cure the paint on the
unit. Open the damper on the heater and leave it open for the entire initial burn period. Having the
damper closed on initial firing will result in very high temperatures and potentially damage your stove
voiding your warranty. Fire the unit and let it burn through all of the pellets and then let the stove
cool. You will now be free to use the unit according to the remainder of these directions. On your first
firing, the high temperature paint on the unit will cure. When curing, the paint gives off smoke. This
will happen for about the first 15 minutes of operation. Do not breathe these fumes, they can make
you sick.
Do not use oven for cooking until the stove has been properly cured.
