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is out and the stove has cooled to room temperature,
continue the break-in procedure. Never attempt to reduce
the temperature by removing burning logs from the fire.
Breakin Odors: It is normal for a new painted stove to
emit odor and smoke during the first few fires. This is
caused by curing of the high temperature paint and will
diminish with each fire. Open a window or door to provide
additional ventilation to alleviate this condition.
Enamel Stove: You may notice moisture condensation on
the surface ot he stove during the first few fires. To
avoid permanent spotting of the surface, use a soft towel
to wipe the moisture away.
Starting and Maintaining a Fire
Burn only solid wood directly on the bottom grate of the
stove. Do not elevate the fire in any way.
1. With the primary air control lever in the full open
position (to the right), start with several sheets of
crumbled newspaper placed directly on the grate. On
top of the newspaper, place several pieces of small
dry kindling (approx. 1” in diameter) with two to three
larger logs (approx. 3” to 5” in diameter) on top.
2. Light the fire and close the door, slowly building the
fire by adding larger and larger logs. Be sure to follow
the break-in procedure before creating a hot fire that
might damage the stove.
3. Once the stove has reached a surface temperature
range of between 400° and 600°, (204°C -316°C), adjust
the primary air control lever as necessary to generate
the heat output and burn time desired.
We recommend use of a magnetic stove top
thermometer to monitor the surface temperature of
the stove. The optimum surface temperature range
for the most efficient burn is between 400° and 600°
(204°C -316°C).
You can also monitor stove performance through the
window. Peak combustion efficiency occurs when
exhaust gas is burned at the baffle in the top of the
firebox. This is apparent as yellow flames appearing
at the secondary air ports in the underside of the
baffle plate.
Never overfire the stove. If any part of the stove or
chimney glows, you are overfiring. A house fire or serious
damage to the stove or chimney could result. If this
condition occurs, immediately close the air control.
Adding Fuel
When reloading the stove while it is still hot and a bed of
hot embers still exist, follow this reloading procedure:
• Always wear gloves when tending to the stove.
• Push the air control lever to the full open position (far
right).
• Wait a few seconds before opening the door.
• Use a stove tool or poker to distribute the hot embers
equally around the firebox.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
• Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air
to the desired heat output setting. (If you have at
least a 2” thick ember bed when reloading, it may be
possible to close the door and immediately adjust the
air control setting).
The Formation of Creosote
When wood is burned slowly and at low temperatures, it
produces tar and other organic vapors, which combine
with moisture to form creosote. The slow moving smoke
carries the creosote vapors, which condense in the cooler
chimney flues, and this creosote then sticks to the chimney
walls.
The creosote that accumulates in the chimney is highly
flammable and is the fuel of chimney fires. To prevent
chimney fires it is important to have the chimney and
chimney connector pipe inspected and/or cleaned
semiannually. A qualified chimney sweep or other
authorized service person can provide this service.
It is also important to remember that chimney size,
temperature and height all affect draft which in turn
affects the formation of creosote. Be sure to follow the
installation and operation guidelines established in this
manual.