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© 2020 United States Stove Company
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for operation only with the loading door closed and
tightly latched. Operating this unit with the loading door
latched loosely or open will allow excessive combustion
air to reach the fire and will result in dangerously high
temperatures. High unit temperatures can damage the
unit, void the warranty or ignite creosote deposited in the
flue system by previous, slow burning fires.
STARTING YOUR FIRE
• Be sure the air intake control on the door is fully open.
• Place several sheets of rumpled paper in the center
of the firebox, then place approximately 8 to 10 small
pieces of dry kindling over the top of the paper, forming
a “tee-pee” shape. If you place any heating wood in the
firebox at this time, choose very small pieces. You may
also choose solid “fire-starters” to help start your fire.
Remember, NO flammable liquids such as lighter fluid
or gas may be used!
• To avoid back draft from cold air outside the structure,
you should warm the chimney prior to igniting the wood
in the firebox. Twist a few sheets of paper into a torch
shape, then light it and hold it as close as possible to
the entry of the flue, inside the combustion chamber,
to warm the chimney. USE CAUTION so that you do not
burn yourself. Once an updraft into the flue is initiated,
you may light your stove by lighting the paper and
kindling tee-pee that is inside the firebox.
• Leave the stove door slightly opened for 5-10 minutes,
or until good combustion is achieved.
• DO NOT leave the fire while the door is opened. At this
time you may close the door and progressively adjust
the air control to achieve the preferred intensity of the
fire.
• Once you have a bed of embers, reload the unit with
larger wood. For safety and best performance, you
should keep your wood load no higher than 6 inches.
• Use the circular draft control on the stove door to
regulate the intake air for your fire. We recommend
installing a magnetic thermometer on your stove pipe,
approximately 18” (46 cm) above the stove’s surface.
The ideal temperature of the flue pipe is between 250°
F and 500° F (121° C - 260° C). Below this range can
encourage creosote buildup, and above this range can
waste heat and potentially lead to over-firing.
CAUTION:
REMEMBER THAT WOOD COMBUSTION
CONSUMES AMBIENT OXYGEN; AS MENTIONED
PREVIOUSLY, BE SURE TO ALWAYS HAVE SOME
SORT OF AN OUTSIDE AIR INTAKE SUCH AS A
CRACKED DOOR OR OPENED WINDOW.
CAUTION:
BE SURE TO CHECK THE SPARK ARRESTOR DAILY
AND CLEAN AS NECESSARY, AS A CLOGGED
SPARK ARRESTOR CAN CAUSE SMOKE TO SPILL
OUT OF THE STOVE DOOR OR COULD EVEN CAUSE
A FIRE IN THE STOVE PIPE.
ASH REMOVAL
Inspect the firebox daily for ash accumulation. Ashes
should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting
lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible floor or the ground, well away from
all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the
ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container
until all cinders have been thoroughly cooled. Remember
to store the stove with ashes cleaned from the firebox, or
premature rust and degradation of the firebox will occur.
A small open container of a desiccant (i.e. cat litter) in the
stove can help prevent corrosion when the stove is not
being used; be certain to remove it before transporting
the stove or building a fire. Never store your stove with
ash in the firebox. The ash will draw moisture and your
stove will rust. Inspect the flue system to be sure it is
properly intact. Inspect the pipe and spark arrestor, rain
cap, etc. for creosote buildup, and clean if necessary.
Visually inspect any other parts (including accessories,
options, etc.) for proper function.
INSTALLATION
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