Operation; Before Your First Fire - England's Stove Works CUB Guide D'installation Et D'utilisation

Be sure to have the damper in a fully open position when you start a fire or open the stove's
door, to reduce smoke billowing (and your tent and clothes from smelling like smoke). Open
the stove door slowly each time you open it.
CAUTION: The more you use the damper to reduce air flow, use the door draft to reduce air
flow and/or use soft or moist wood, the more creosote buildup you will experience in the stove
pipe and spark arrestor. Be sure to check your stove pipe and the spark arrestor regularly for
creosote, and clean as necessary. DRY hardwoods burn the most efficiently and provide the
most heat.
OPERATION
Firebox:
Although your stove does not come with firebrick, it is recommended that you consider
installing and using firebrick to prolong the life of your stove. We offer a firebrick kit as an
accessory, as well as an alternative BottomSaver steel insert that will prolong the life of the
stove's firebox, as well.
Tip: DO NOT store the stove with ashes left in the firebox, or premature rust and degradation
of the firebox will occur.
Solid Fuel:
Your stove is designed to burn wood only – no other combustibles (trash or other combustible
materials) should be used.
Different wood types produce different energy yields. Be sure that your wood is as dry as
possible ‐ many problems related to operating a wood stove are caused by the fact that the
wood is too damp.
Some problems from using damp wood include: Ignition or Start‐up problems; Creosote
buildup and chimney fires; Low energy (i.e. heat) yield; Incomplete combustion of the wood
Before your first fire:
Be sure to cure your stove and pipe (see INSTALLATION section)
As stated previously, firebrick or the BottomSaver steel firebox insert should be used, to
prolong the life of the firebox.
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 hot embers in the stove. Do not use
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