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PADDLE FEED
ADJUSTING THE FIRE SIZE - The Auto Heat Box is
your fire size control. The box is numbered 1 to 5.
Generally a setting of 1 will maintain a minimum fire.
A setting of approximately 5 will give you a full
efficient fire (85,000 BTUs). A setting of less than 1 may
cause your fire to go out. A setting of over 5 may cause
hot burning coals to spill off the grate before it is fully
• Masonry or factory built class "A" chimney may be
used. A height of at least 15' from floor to top of
chimney with an inside opening of a least 6" is required.
• This Stoker can also be installed using our "Alaska
Vent" system. Ask your dealer for details.
• Make sure your chimney is free of any obstructions.
The clean out door should be sealed and securely
attached. Have your chimney cleaned and inspected
before starting your stove.
• Be sure to purchase and install a carbon monoxide
detector before you start to burn your stove.
• Contact your local building code officer, or your fire
safety inspector to insure you're in compliance with
local codes as they can vary.
• Alaska Company recommends that you install your
stove with a Barometric Damper. We also recommend
a minimum draft of .04" of water column, although
this stove may draft at lower measurements. It may not
function properly, by following these requirements it
will help regulate your draft in high wind conditions
and allow your stove to burn more efficiently.
• Fresh air is important to the function of your stove, an
over insulated (air tight) house may not allow enough
ASSEMBLY OF TOP VENT KAST CONSOLE III, CHANNING III
NOTE: Most stoves are preassembled.
STEP 1 Remove all parts from box and stove body.
Locate feeder plate (See Fig. 3). Remove the 4 bolts from
the feeder plate. Align the feeder assembly with the holes
in the feeder plate. Insert the 4 bolts and tighten.
STEP 2 Position the hopper gasket around the top
edge of the feeder housing. Locate and remove the
hopper bolts and spacers from the back of the stove body
(Fig. 3). Place the hopper on the feeder housing. Be
sure the 4 tabs on the hopper fit inside the opening of
the feeder housing. Bolt the hopper to the stove as
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burned. Select a setting between the low burn of 1 and
the high burn of 5 until your home is comfortable.
Allow ample time for fire to adjust. A maximum fire
should not exceed and inch of ash on the end of the grate.
AUGER FEED
Auto heat box for the Auger Feed may be adjusted higher
than the 5 setting to achieve a full fire.
combustion air for the proper performance of your
stove. This can be corrected by slightly opening a
window or installing a fresh air inlet.
• Glass Cleaning and Care - Stove glass is high temp
ceramic which can be fragile. Do not use cold water to
clean. Do not slam door shut as fracturing could occur.
Abrasive cleaners will scratch the glass. Do not clean
glass while hot. Use a ceramic glass cleaner and soft
cloth.
• Brass and Gold Plating Care - Be sure to clean all
fingerprints and oils from these surfaces before lighting
your stove. Do not use an abrasive cleaner. Denature
alcohol and a soft cloth are suggested. Any other
cleaning products should be used according to the
manufacturer's instruction.
CAUTION: If you are installing your Stoker Stove in a
basement and your home uses a "heat pump" system,
return air must be provided to the basement area.
EXAMPLE: Do not pull air out of the basement with
provision for return air or you could reverse the chimney
draft of the stoker causing sulfur dioxide and carbon
monoxide to enter living area.
follows: Place a washer over bolt. Insert bolt into hole
inside hopper. Apply another washer as the bolt comes
through the hopper. Put a spacer over the bolt and insert
into hole in stove body (Fig. 3) Snug bolt but do not
tighten. Affix the 2nd bolt using the same procedure.
Press down on the hopper to set into the gasket. Tighten
the 2 bolts.
STEP 3 Blower attachment - Placer blower under
angle bracket. Insert bolts and tighten.
STEP 4 Remove Viewing Door from stove body.
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