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it is against the law to operate this wood heater in a manner
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Cold start:
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burning coals are present the following kindling procedure
has been found to be the most reliable.
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wall. Place a small amount of newspaper on top of this
pile with one or two small pieces of kindling on top. This
is referred to as a top down method and while providing a
slower start, also serves to preheat the combustion properly
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cracked until the kindling ignites, then close the doors.
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and unburned wood against the rear wall. Add several
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kindling coals. Close the doors and bypass to engage the
combustion system. The air should remain on high for up
to one hour or until the wood is mostly converted to coals.
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bypass damper and push the remaining coals again toward
the rear wall. Add large pieces of wood starting against
the rear wall and on top of the coals. Close the doors and
bypass immediately after loading the stove.
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to the closed position.
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glass or slamming the doors.
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holder behind the left front leg of the stove.
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