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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS continued …
more open, the faster and hotter the fire will
burn. Do not over fire the stove.
ADDING FUEL
Add small amounts of fuel each hour or so
instead of piling large quantities of fuel at one
time. This will insure a more complete combustion
process and less buildup of tars, soot, or creosote
will occur in the chimney.
1. Always open draft damper before opening the
feed door.
2. When adding fuel be careful not to smother the
fire.
3. Close the feed door and secure tightly.
4. Adjust the damper and spin draft controls.
5. Empty ashes regularly. Do not allow ashes to
pile up higher than the top of the hearth (see
Safety Instructions #14 page 2). If ashes build
up to the grate, burnout will occur.
6. Properly dispose of hot ashes (see Safety
Instructions, item #14 on page 2.)
7. Do not over fire the stove.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVERFIRE APPLIANCE.
TOO MUCH WOOD MAY CAUSE OVER FIR-
ING. YOU ARE OVER FIRING IF THE CHIMNEY
CONNECTORS OR STOVE GLOWS RED.
CLOSE THE DOOR, SPIN DRAFTS AND
DAMPER IMMEDIATELY TO REDUCE THE AIR
SUPPLY TO THE FIRE. THIS WILL SLOW DOWN
THE FIRE.
CAUTION: SLOW BURNING FIRES AND
EXTENDED USE MAY CAUSE EXCES-
SIVE CREOSOTE BUILDUP. IGNITION OF
CREOSOTE BUILDUP OR OVER FIRING MAY
CAUSE A CHIMNEY FIRE. CHIMNEY FIRES
BURN EXTREMELY HOT AND MAY IGNITE
SURROUNDING MATERIALS. IN CASE OF A
CHIMNEY FIRE LEAVE THE BUILDING AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM A SAFE
LOCATION.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE HINTS
ASH DISPOSAL – Do not allow ashes to
accumulate higher than the grate. Dispose of
properly. (See Safety Instructions #13, page 2.)
CHIMNEY DRAFT – Draft is a function of
the chimney, not the stove — do not expect the
stove to draw. Smoke spillage into the house or
excessive buildup of condensation or creosote in
the chimney are warnings that the chimney is NOT
functioning properly. Correct the problem before
using the stove. Following are some possible causes
for improper draft.
1. The connector stovepipe may be pushed
into the chimney too far, stopping the draft.
2. If the chimney temperature is too cool,
water will condense in the chimney and run back
into the stove. Creosote formation will be rapid
and may block the chimney. Operate the stove at a
fire level high enough to keep the chimney warm
to prevent condensation from forming.
3. If the fire burns well but sometimes creates
excess smoke or burns slowly, it may be caused
by the chimney top being lower than another part
of the house or a nearby tree. The wind blowing
over a house or tree, falls on top of the chimney
like water over a dam, beating down the smoke.
The top of the chimney should be at least three
(3) feet above the roof and be at least two (2) feet
higher than any point of the roof within ten (10)
feet.
CREOSOTE – Formation and Removal.
Slow-burning wood produces tar and other organic
vapors which combine with expelled moisture to
form creosote. Creosote vapors condense in the
relatively cool chimney flue of a slow-burning
fire. As a result, creosote residue accumulates on
the flue lining. If ignited, this creosote creates an
extremely hot fire which may ignite surrounding
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