SECTION IV
OPERATION
This section of the manual is to help you get the maximum efficiency and maximum smoke (particulate) reduction from your heater. If you should experience any difficulty or have any questions concerning your heater, contact your dealer for assistance. The manufacturer recommends that for maximum performance burn dried natural seasoned hard wood.
Build a fire for maximum efficiency. These models burn wood and extract heat so efficiently, a large fire is not necessary. A large fire not only wastes energy, it usually results in the home being too warm for comfort.
The following steps will serve as a guide for operating your stove.
BUILDING A FIRE
1.Open the door.
2.Open the primary air control under hearth, push in. To close pull all the way out.
3.Twist two pieces of
4.These models are not designed for the use of grates, andirons or other methods of supporting the fuel.
NOTE: “Do not use grate or elevate fire. Build wood fire directly on inner bottom of fire box.”
5.Lay several pieces of dry kindling on top of the newspaper.
6.Place three or four small pieces of firewood,
7.Light the newspaper in the front. Close and latch the door. Don't leave the fire unattended at
this point. The draft system of the heater should start quickly. It may be necessary to preheat the chimney to get the draft started. To do this, open the door and add newspaper to the top rear of the wood. Light or let this paper ignite and allow to burn while holding the door slightly cracked. Once the draft has started, close and lock the door. You are over heating the unit if the chimney and or connector glows red.
8.After embers and a coal bed have been established, load the heater with dried natural seasoned hard wood.
NOTE: THE FUELING DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED DURING OPERATION.
NOTE: If the optional blower is being used on the Model FS21. Your stove is equipped with a automatic thermostat. When the stove gets hot enough, the thermostat will activate the room air blower. Set fan speed according to desired heat output.
NOTE: When refueling or removing ashes turn “OFF” room air blower. Be sure to turn room air blower back on when finished.
NOTE: Do not run power cord underneath heater, or in walk way or heavy traffic areas.
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