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A. The Dauntless FlexBurn
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deactivate the combustion system, Figure 2.1.
Symbols on the stove are reminders of the correct directions
for using the controls. The words 'Left' and 'Right' in these
directions are facing the stove.
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The primary air control lever, on the right of the stove,
controls the amount of incoming air for starting, maintaining,
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automatically maintains the heat output at a constant level
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faster, while less air prolongs the burn at a lower heat output
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the lever toward the rear of the unit, Figure 2.2.
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regulations to alter this setting or otherwise operate this
wood heater in a manner inconsistent with operating
instructions in this manual.
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Low Heat
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The damper handle on the left side of the stove operates
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The damper is open when the handle points to the rear,
enabling smoke to pass directly into the chimney. The damper
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the griddle or doors are opened.
The damper is closed when the handle points down. Smoke
travels through the secondary combustion system where
it can be further burned, before passing up the chimney,
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The damper should always be either fully open or fully
closed. There are no intermediate positions. When
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the handle into the locked position.
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