To test your firewood, simply push the pins into the wood and wait for a reading.
Remember, don't just stick the meter into the ends of your firewood. To get the most
accurate reading, split the wood and test the center. The center of the log will contain the
most moisture.
How Far Should I Drive Non‐Insulated Pins into Wood?
To full depth if possible. However, at moisture levels below 10%, it is usually sufficient to
make good, positive contact with the wood. At higher levels of moisture and especially if
you have a steep gradient, full penetration is a must.
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WHAT FUELS NOT TO USE:
NEVER USE GASOLINE, GASOLINE‐TYPE LANTERN FUEL, KEROSENE, CHARCOAL LIGHTER
FLUID, OR SIMILAR LIQUIDS TO START OR "FRESHEN UP" A FIRE IN THIS HEATER. KEEP
ALL SUCH LIQUIDS WELL AWAY FROM THE HEATER WHILE IN USE. ADDITIONALLY,
NEVER APPLY FIRE‐STARTER TO ANY HOT SURFACE OR EMBERS IN THE STOVE. DO NOT
DO NOT BURN FLAMMABLE FLUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, NAPHTHA OR ENGINE OIL.
DO NOT BURN GARBAGE; LAWN CLIPPINGS OR YARD WASTE; MATERIALS CONTAINING
RUBBER, INCLUDING TIRES; MATERIALS CONTAINING PLASTIC; WASTE PETROLEUM
PRODUCTS, PAINT OR PAINT THINNERS, OR ASPHALT PRODUCTS; MATERIALS
CONTAINING ASBESTOS; CONSTRUCTION OR DEMOLITION DEBRIS; RAILROAD TIES OR
PRESSURE‐TREATED WOOD; MANURE OR ANIMAL REMAINS; SALT WATER DRIFTWOOD
OR OTHER PREVIOUSLY SALT WATER SATURATED MATERIALS; UNSEASONED WOOD;
PAPER PRODUCTS, CARDBOARD, PLYWOOD OR PARTICLEBOARD. THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST BURNING THESE MATERIALS DOES NOT PROHIBIT THE USE OF FIRESTARTERS
MADE FROM PAPER, CARDBOARD, SAWDUST, WAX AND SIMILAR SUBSTANCES FOR THE
PURPOSE OF STARTING A FIRE IN AN AFFECTED WOOD HEATER. BURNING THESE
MATERIALS MAY RESULT IN RELEASE OF TOXIC FUMES OR RENDER THE HEATER
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Safe Wood‐burning Practices
Once your wood‐burning appliance is properly installed, follow these guidelines for safe
operation:
Keep all flammable household items—drapes, furniture, newspapers, and books—far
away from the appliance.
Start fires only with newspaper, dry kindling and all natural or organic fire starters. Never
start a fire with gasoline, kerosene, or charcoal starter.
Do not burn wet or green (unseasoned) logs.
CAUTION
USE CHEMICALS OR FLUIDS
TO START THE FIRE.
INEFFECTIVE AND CAUSE SMOKE.