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The Pipe Thermometer
We recommend placing the thermometer 8”-10”above the flue collar on single wall stove pipe if the stove is vented out
the top. If the stove is rear vented, the surface thermometer should be placed on the steel plate
toward the back of the stove.
If you are reading the single wall stove pipe temperature, the interior flue exhaust temperature is
about twice as hot. Since the 22 gauge sheet metal pipe is more reactive (faster heat transfer) than
the stove top, you will find you can engage the combustor sooner. We recommend engaging your
catalytic combustor once the pipe thermometer reaches 250° F.
Once the combustor is engaged, you should see the stove surface temperature rise and the pipe
temperature stabilize, then drop, indicating catalytic combustor activity. From a cold start it may
take about 30 minutes to get the stove up to temperature. If you are reloading a hot stove, wait
approximately 5-15 minutes before engaging the combustor. The thermometer is not a precise
instrument – it will not tell you the exact temperature inside the firebox or in the flue.
Overfiring
Burning a stove frequently at excessive temperatures is known as overfiring. When the surface temperature is
consistently over 700º F, the stove has reached 1400º F inside. Operation with temperatures in this range can lead to
metal warping, becoming brittle, and eventually deteriorating completely. It can shorten the useful life of the catalytic
combustor.
Avoid overfiring by letting the combustor and secondaries do most of the work in the stove. Your stove is operating at
peak efficiency when the combustor is “engaged”and the secondaries are ignited, with the damper lever set to a low to
moderate setting, and the logs are glowing with secondary flames apparent. You will get the greatest amount of heat
per pound of wood when the stove is operated in this manner.
Daily Use
Your Absolute Steel Hybrid stove is well suited for continuous firing on a 24 hour a day basis. It will burn for hours
on one load of wood, and will provide steady, even, heat for hours after the fire dies down. You need only disengage the
catalytic combustor when you kindle a fire, or reload the stove. Once the catalyst is ignited, it will continue to function
as long as there is smoke to burn.
Your connector pipe and chimney, or chimney pipe, should be inspected at
regular intervals (not less than once every two months). Examine the connector pipe
for creosote, corrosion, loose seams, or excessive soot. Clean and replace as necessary.
The chimney or chimney pipe should be cleaned and checked by a certified specialist
once a year. A small mirror held at the cleanout door of a masonry chimney will be
helpful. For a Class A prefabricated metal pipe, some disassembly is usually required.
The Cook Top
The top lid of the Absolute Steel Hybrid wood stove consists of a decorative metal plate. The lid
has been designed to enhance the beauty and versatility of your stove. The steel cook top is not
designed as a cooking surface and food should always be placed in a heavy duty Dutch oven or skillet,
not directly onto the steel surface.
The Fall-Away Tool
The “fall-away tool”, which comes with your stove, can be used to operate the door latch and the
bypass lever. Simply insert the tool into the door handle circle to use to safely open/close the loading
door. The loading door and the door handle are very hot, so use the tool provided. The “fall-away
tool” conforms to UL requirements and is made so that if you let go of it, it will “fall-away” from the
stove and not become too hot to handle.
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Place the surface thermome-
ter 8” above t he stove top for
top vent, or on the cover
plate for rear vent.
DO NOT OVERFIRE THIS WOOD STOVE!
ATTEMPTS TO ACHIEVE HEAT OUTPUT RATES THAT EXCEED STOVE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN
RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE STOVE AND TO THE CATALYTIC COMBUSTOR.
The top plate comes in several styles and
can be used as a trivet for cooking.
Fall-Away Tool
shown hanging off
the stove.
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