Pacific energy ALDERLEA T6 Installation & Operation Manual page 14

Lighting a Fire
WARNING: Never use chemicals or any other volatile liquid to start a fire.
1. Adjust air control to "High" position(all the way to the left) and open door.
2. Place crumpled newspaper in the centre of the heater and criss-cross with
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door ajar approimately 1/2"(13mm) - 1"(25mm)
4. After the kindling is fully engulfed add a few small logs. Close door.
5. Begin normal operation after a good coal base exists and wood has charred.
Curing of the Paint Finish
When burning your stove for the first 2-3 times it is very important that the room
be well ventilated. Open all windows and doors. Smoke and fumes caused by the
curing process may cause discomfort to some individuals.
Normal Operation
WARNING: This wood heater has a manufacturer-set minimum low burn rate
that must not be altered. It is against federal regulations to alter this setting
or otherwise operate this wood heater in a manner inconsistent with the
operating instructions in this manual.
1.
2. To refuel, adjust air control to high, and give the fire time to brighten. Open the door
3. Use wood of different shape, diameter and length (up to 20"(508mm)). Load your wood
4. Do not load fuel to a height or in such a manner that would be hazardous when opening
5. For extended or overnight burns, unsplit logs are preferred. Remember to char the wood
WARNING: Always keep loading door closed when burning. This heater is not designed
for open door burning.
WARNING: No alteration or modification of the combustion air control assembly is
permitted. Any tampering will void warranty and could be very hazardous.
WARNING: Do not use grates or andirons to elevate the fuel. Burn directly on the fire
bricks. Replace broken or missing bricks. Failure to do so may create a hazardous
condition.
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several pieces of dry kindling. Add a few small pieces of dry wood on top.
until the wood kindling is fully engulfed in flame.
Set air control to a desired setting. If smoke pours down across the glass (waterfall
effect) this indicates you have shut the control down too soon or you are using too low
a setting. As every home's heating needs vary (based on insulation, windows, climate,
etc.) the proper setting can only be found by trial and error and should be noted for
future burns.
slowly, this will prevent backpuffing.
endwise and try to place the logs so that the air can flow between them. Always use dry
wood.
the door.
completely on maximum setting before adjusting air control for overnight burn.
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