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Safety Notice
If this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installation
directions. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspection
requirements in your area.
The air control may become hot during operation - use gloves or a tool to prevent burns.
Use gloves when reloading wood.
Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 4 and 5 of this manual.
Do not operate this stove with the ash pan open. A fire hazard will result.
Before Your First Fire
Verify the Installation:
Before starting the stove, verify that the stove is properly installed and all of the requirements in this
manual have been followed.
Keep all flammable materials 36" (914mm) away from the front of the stove (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).
Curing the Paint
Follow the steps below to cure the paint (first fire):
a) Open doors and windows in the room to ventilate the heater during the
curing process.
b) Vacate the room. The fumes from the initial heating process are non-toxic
but may be unpleasant.
c) Slowly bring the heater to a medium burn (400°F/204°C) for 45 minutes.
Then increase the burn temperature to a hot burn (600°F/315°C) for an
additional 45 minutes. This will cure the paint.
Door Gasket - The door gasket can adhere to the paint on the front of the
heater. To prevent this, carefully open and close the door a few times during
the paint curing process.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Emissions
Smoke from wood heaters contain CO. This gas is an indication of incomplete combustion and is
detrimental to the environment and to your health. The more visible the smoke, the higher the CO levels.
Burning dry wood is the most significant step you can take to reduce CO emissions. It is also important to
understand the combustion process so you can burn your heater efficiently. Read the manual thoroughly
so that you can operate your heater in the most efficient and clean manner possible.
Over-Firing the Stove
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS HEATER: Attempts to achieve heat output rates that exceed heater design
specifications can result in permanent damage to the heater.
This stove was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent
configuration, fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive
temperature. If the stove top or other area starts to glow red, you are over-firing the
stove. Shut the air control down to low and allow the stove to cool before proceeding.
Over-firing may lead to damage. If you are uncertain of over-firing conditions, we
suggest placing a stove thermometer (e.g., Rutland® Model 710) directly in front of the
flue outlet on the stovetop (see photo below) − temperatures exceeding 700° are
generally considered over-firing and will void the warranty.
© Travis Industries
Operating Your Appliance
2/13/2024 -1593
2 to 4 hours
IDB1135
Rockport NGH
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