3. Cut and split approximately 15 start-up fuel pieces
16 inches long. Half of the pieces should be larger
cross-section (approximately 1 ½ inches square) and
the rest smaller cross-section (approximately 1 inch's
square) weighing approximately 5.5 lbs. These can
be split from larger fuel pieces that are in the range
of 19-25% moisture (Dry-basis). The total weight of
the start-up fuel should be approximately 8.7 lbs.
CAUTION: WHEN TENDING THE STOVE
ALWAYS WEAR FIRE RETARDANT CLOTHING
AND PROTECTIVE EYEWARE.
4. Arrange the start-up fuel pieces in a grid as follows:
Place two of the larger pieces close together going
front to back. Next, two more pieces the same size
left to right close together and towards the rear
of the stove. Place about seven of the small pieces
front to back on top of the grid. Place the remaining
start up fuel sideways on top.
5. Next arrange the kindling pieces in a similar
alternation grid pattern with the larger pieces
first followed by the smallest with a layer of three
pieces going left to right as shown with six or seven
pieces on the top. Be sure to keep the pieces close
together and towards the rear of the stove stacking
upwards. See Figure 18.
Figure 18
Start up fuel and kindling on top, start up fuel on
the bottom, stacked in the fire box from largest cross-
section on the bottom to smallest on the top.
Wood Fire Stove
WARNING: NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING STOVE
UNATTENDED WHILE DOOR IS OPEN.
THE DOOR MAY ONLY BE OPEN FOR FIRE
STARTING AND FIRE TENDING. TO CLOSE:
FIRMLY ROTATE DOOR HANDLE CLOCK WISE
UNTIL THE DOOR IS SECURELY LATCHED. DO
NOT SLAM THE DOOR.
6. To start make sure the air control is pulled all the
way out.
7. Using a propane torch, light the top front of the
kindling grid, just under the air tubes, between the
middle and rear tubes. The torch should be operated
for 60 seconds.
8. Close the door after operating the torch.
9. Make sure the air control is still in the maximum
open position.
10. Leave blower fan off for the kindling burn.
ADDING THE HIGH FIRE FUEL LOAD
1. When the kindling and start up fuel have burned
down by approximately 2/3, rake the remaining
coals and fuel pieces forward until they are equally
distributed and level.
2. Place the largest fuel piece in the center of the
firebox with two smaller pieces on the either side
packed tightly together and making sure there is
space on both sides of the load for good air flow.
3. Place the remaining pieces on top of the bottom
pieces packed tightly as well. All fuel pieces should
be in a front- to-back orientation. Air control should
be set to maximum open (all the way out).
4. Close the door and after about 6 minutes of
putting in the high load, turn the blower fan on
high.
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Operating Instructions and Owner's Manual