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Break‐In Fires
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This wood burning unit is constructed of heavy gauge steel and cast iron and is built to last a long
time. However, in order to ensure no excessive thermal stresses are induced on the metal
during the first fire, three break‐in fires should be burned, each one slightly hotter than the last.
These break‐in fires will not only help the stove body acclimate to the high temperatures of the
fire, but will also slowly cure the high temperature stove paint, which will ensure the high
quality finish lasts for years.
WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND burning your break‐in fires outdoors, as the paint and
manufacturing oils will 'burn off' the stove exterior somewhat during this time. If you do
burn them indoors with your flue system, open doors and windows to ventilate.
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This stove has a single air control rod which regulates the wood burn rate; when the primary air
control slide is pushed all the way into the unit, the stove will burn more slowly and put out
heat over a longer time period. Conversely, when the air control slide is pulled all the way out,
the unit will burn more quickly and put out a larger amount of heat over a relatively shorter time
period. Do not attempt to modify the range of air control adjustment for any reason.
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The first break‐in fire should be just a large kindling fire, getting the stove to about 300°F as
measured by a magnetic thermometer on the right or left side of the stove, above the door.
Once this temperature has been reached, allow the fire to die out with the air control open. The
second and third break‐in fires should be a bit larger, with some small dry splits added to the
kindling load. The temperature goal during these fires is about 350°F – 450°F; don't let the fire
get hotter than that.
Continuous Operation – Daily Operation after your Break‐In Fires
Start‐up
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Load the firebox with wood, split to moderate size.
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On top of the startup wood, add dry kindling split into very small pieces.
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Ignite the kindling from the top until a flame is established.
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Close the door and set the damper to High (fully open) to reduce the amount of smoke.
High Burn
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Be sure the dog box is not covered with ashes or coals (see Brick Layout, page 33, for dog box
location).
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Load wood load onto the coal bed after chopping and packing coals, if necessary.
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Close the door, set the damper to High (fully open) and set blower to High speed.
Low Burn
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Be sure the dog box is not covered with ashes or coals (see Brick Layout, page 33, for dog box
location).
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Load wood load onto the coal bed after chopping and packing coals, if necessary.
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Close the door, set the damper to High and set blower to High speed.
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After 15 minutes, set the damper to Low (fully closed) and set blower to Low speed.
Medium Burn
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Be sure the dog box is not covered with ashes or coals (see Brick Layout, page 33, for dog box
location).
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Load wood load onto the coal bed after chopping and packing coals, if necessary.
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Close the door, set the damper to ½ closed and set blower to High speed.
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After 15 minutes, set the blower to Low speed.
OPERATION
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