Operating Instructions

Figure 2: Installing Ash Drawer.

FIRST START

When first installed, the chimney, firebricks and steel are cold and it usually takes several hours on a fairly high burn for them to become hot and dry enough for the stove to function well. We recommend during the unit’s first burn that a door and window are opened to vent the smoke and fumes created from the unit’s paint curing. The paint will smell a little for the first burn or two as it cures.

FANS:

All models have been approved for operation with or without the optional fans supplied by the manufacturer. On medium or high burns, using a fan will increase the heat transfer slightly. Route the power supply cord along the floor behind the stove where it will remain cool.

DISPOSAL OF ASHES:

If you let the ashes accumulate two or three inches on the floor they tend to burn themselves up.

The fireplace insert models do not have and ash drawer so the ashes will need to be scooped into a metal container with a tightly fitting lid. Place the closed container on a non-combustible floor, well away from combustible materials.

The freestanding models are equipped with a small tap door in the firebox and an ash drawer. Open
the trap door located on the floor of
the unit. Push the ashes that have
accumulated into the hole were the
ashes would drop into the ash pan.
Ensure that the trap door is closed
properly before relighting the unit.
When the ash drawer is ready to be
emptied lift the front of the drawer up
then slowly pull the drawer straight out	Open	Closed
and close the lid on the ash drawer	Open	Closed
and close the lid on the ash drawer
(see Figure 1); this is to prevent	Figure 1: Ash Drawer Lid Open and Close.
making a mess with the ashes when
transporting the ash drawer through
the house. When re-installing the ash
drawer ensure that the lid is open and
line up the rails on the bottom of the
ash drawer with the notches in the
opening on the pedestal (see Figure 2).
Slide the drawer into place, the front of
the drawer will drop a bit when it is all
the way in.

If the ashes are to be buried in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, keep them in a closed container until all cinders have cooled. Small amounts of cold wood ash can be used in the garden or compost.