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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 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.
The Probe Thermometer
A probe thermometer is provided for measuring the temperature immediately downstream of the catalytic combustor.
This thermometer installs in a port right below the top lid of the stove, and
the sensing end of the probe extends to within 1 inch of the face of the
catalyst. The probe is calibrated from room temperature to 1700 degrees F.
The catalyst can be engaged as soon as the temperature on this probe exceeds
400 degrees F, or as soon as the temperature on the pipe thermometer exceeds
250 degrees (see above).
The best operating range for the catalyst is from 500 - 1400 degrees F. When
the temperature on the probe thermometert exceeds 1400
o
F, we recommend
closing the damper to prevent excessive heat from occuring
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 Ideal 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.
Smoke Flap
The Ideal Steel Hybrid is a front loading stove with a large loading door. In order to reduce the occurrence of smoke
spillage upon reloading, we’ve incorporated a drop down smoke flap. This flap proved to be essential in reducing smoke in
the home, especially for those who have a marginal chimney draft. Upon opening the loading door, the hinged smoke flap
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DO NOT OVERFIRE!
AT TE M P TS T O AC H I EV E H EAT O U T-
PUT RATES THAT EXCEED STOVE
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS CAN
RESULT IN PERMANENT DAMAGE
TO THE STOVE AND TO THE CAT-
ALYTIC COMBUSTOR.
Place the surface ther-
mometer 8” above t he
stove top for top vent, or
on the cover plate for
rear vent.
The probe thermometer is located
in the front of the stove, centered
under the top lid
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