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• NEVER OVERFIRE YOUR STOVE. IF ANY PART OF THE STOVE STARTS TO GLOW RED, OVER FIRING IS HAPPENING.
READJUST THE AIR INTAKE CONTROL AT A LOWER SETTING.
• ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED HEATER DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN RESULT IN
PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE HEATER.
VISIBLE SMOKE
The amount of visible smoke being produced can be an effective method of determining how efficiently the
combustion process is taking place at the given settings. Visible smoke consist of unburned fuel and moisture
leaving your stove. Learn to adjust the air settings of your specific unit to produce the smallest amount of visible
smoke.
RELOADING
If you wish to continue burning your heater after the majority of the fuel has been consumed, make sure to add
more fuel before the fuel cut off flap is visible. The fuel cut off functions with heat, as the pellets get lower in the
fire pot the flap will close and not be able to be reset until the unit is completely cool.
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen in the room. In the case of negative
pressure, it is a good idea to allow fresh air in the room, either by opening a window slightly or by installing a fresh
air intake system on an outside wall.
CREOSOTE - FORMATION AND NEED FOR REMOVAL
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine with expelled moisture
to form creosote. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning fire. As a
result, creosote residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ignited this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney connector and chimney should be inspected at least once every two months during the heating
season to determine if a creosote build-up has occurred. If creosote has accumulated (3mm or more), it should
be removed to reduce the risk of a chimney fire.
TO PREVENT CREOSOTE BUILD UP
• Always burn PFI certified premium grade pellets. This allows clean burns and higher chimney temperatures,
therefore less creosote deposit.
• Leave the air control full open for about 5 min. every time you refuel the appliance to bring it back to proper
operating temperatures. The secondary combustion can only take place if the firebox is hot enough.
• Always check for creosote deposit in your chimney once every two months and have your chimney cleaned
at least once a year.
If a chimney or creosote fire occurs, close all dampers immediately. Wait for the fire to go out and the heater to
cool, then inspect the chimney for damage. If no damage results, perform a chimney cleaning to ensure there is
no more creosote deposits remaining in the chimney.
TAMPER 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 operating
instructions in this manual.
TOOL HOOK
Use the screw located on the front middle right hand side of the of the unit to attach the handle hook to the unit.
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