Heating (cont’d) :
Below this temperature, the
In summary, it is very easy to operate your wood stove, and you can prevent all potential problems by taking the following steps:
1)Follow the installation standards scrupulously and respect the minimum clearances from combustible material.
2)Burn only dry wood, that is, with a maximum 20% humidity content.
3)Install a magnetic thermometer on your pipe, 18" (457 mm) above the stove, and maintain the temperature of your exhaust gas fumes between 250° F and 475° F.
IMPORTANT:
It is important to note that wood combustion consumes ambient oxygen. Therefore, a constant supply of oxygen through a slightly open window or a permanent air intake installed on an outside wall in mandatory.
Maintenance of your HUNTER
Maintenance of your HUNTER:
Your stove needs little maintenance:
-Ideally, install refractory firebrick on the bottom of your stove;
-It is wise to perform a visual inspection of the stove in order to insure that no parts have been damaged, in which case repairs must be performed without delay.
-You should regularly dispose of the ashes, as soon as they prevent you from placing a normal load of wood;
-Always use a metal container with a lid to save the cooled ashes you remove from the stove. Make sure that there are no live embers. Moreover, it is wise to place the metal container on a
-It is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200 oF (649 oC) heat resistant stove or barbecue paint.
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