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wood will be higher than efficiency calculated using the
higher heating value. The best way to achieve optimum
efficiencies is to learn the burn characteristic of you
appliance and burn well-seasoned wood. Higher burn
rates are not always the best heating burn rates; after a
good fire is established a lower burn rate may be a better
option for efficient heating. A lower burn rate slows the
flow of usable heat out of the home through the chimney,
and it also consumes less wood.
INITIAL BURNS TO CURE PAINT
BECAUSE OF THE HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES,
THIS APPLIANCE IS COATED WITH A SPECIAL HIGH
TEMP PAINT WHICH REQUIRES A SERIES OF LOW TO
MEDIUM BURNS TO FULLY CURE FOR DURABILITY
AND A LIFETIME OF SERVICE.
ATTENTION:
THE PAINT ON YOUR APPLIANCE IS DURABLE
BUT WILL NOT STAND ROUGH HANDLING OR
ABUSE. THE PAINT USED MAY GIVE OFF SMOKE
AND/OR AN ODOR DURING THE FIRST FEW FIRES.
THIS WILL OCCUR UNTIL THE PAINT HAS CURED.
ANIMALS / PEOPLE WITH LUNG PROBLEMS
SHOULD NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE CURING
PROCESS. BUILD SMALL FIRES AT FIRST TO HELP
THIS PROCESS AND OPEN WINDOWS AND DOORS
AS NEEDED TO CLEAR THE SMOKE AND ODOR. IF
THE APPLIANCE IS OVERFIRED, THE PAINT WILL
DISCOLOR. WHEN INSTALLING YOUR UNIT, TAKE
CARE IN HANDLING. CLEAN WITH SOAP AND
WATER WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS NOT IN USE.
DO NOT USE ANY ACIDS, ABRASIVE CLEANERS
OR SCOURING SOAP AS THESE SOLVENTS WEAR
AND DULL THE FINISH.
Proper curing of the high-temp paint requires a series of
three initial burns. The appliance should be allowed to
cool off between each burn. The first two burns should
be small fires and low temperatures (250°F) for a
duration of 20 minutes each. The third fire should be at
a temperature of approximately 500°F for 20 minutes.
Provide adequate cross ventilation to clear any smoke or
odor caused by initial firings.
Notice: Use solid wood fuel only! Do not burn garbage,
or flammable fluids. Do not use coal. This appliance
is not designed to accommodate the air flow (draft)
required to properly burn coal or coal products. Do
not elevate the fire using grates or irons. Build the fire
directly on the firebrick.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
FUELING INSTRUCTIONS
This wood stove has been certified by the US EPA
to meet strict 2020 guidelines. To ensure this unit
produces the optimal minimum emissions it is critical
that only well-seasoned cordwood is burned (see the
"Fuel Recommendations" section of this manual).
Burning unseasoned wet wood only hurts your stoves
efficiency and leads to accelerated creosote buildup in
your chimney. Be considerate of the environment and
only burn dry wood.
WARNING: RISK OF FIRE.
KEEP THE FEED DOOR TIGHTLY CLOSED AT ALL
TIMES EXCEPT WHEN TENDING THE FIRE. DO NOT
OPERATE THE UNIT WITH BROKEN GLASS THIS
WILL RESULT IN AN OVERFIRE SITUATION.
For a cold start-up, place 3 to 4 pieces of newspaper
into the firebox. On top of the newspaper, lay 2 lbs of
kindling in random placement to ensure airflow through
the kindling. On top of the kindling, place approximately 3
to 4 lbs of small pieces of cordwood. NOTE: Use smaller
pieces of wood during start-up and a high burn rate to
increase the stove temperature.
Rotate the air control fully down. Light the newspaper
and close the door. Once the kindling has burned down to
a starter coal bed, load the unit with approximately 12 to
13 lbs of fuel for the first high burn load.
12 to 13 lbs
After the first high burn load and the stove is well warmed
up, adjust the unit as needed for a medium or low burn
setting.
12
3-4 lb
HIGH
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