Vermont Casting 1920 Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot, Aspen Woodburning Stove

Once the draft is established, open the front door and light the rest of the fuel bed at the bottom. Do not light the main bed of fuel until the chimney be- gins drawing.

Step 4. After the stove has been broken-in using Steps 1-3, continue to build the fire gradually. Add larger wood with a diameter of 3-4”(75-102 mm).

Continue adding split logs of this size to the briskly- burning fire until there is a glowing ember bed at least 2” (51 mm) deep. A good ember bed is neces- sary for proper functioning and may take up to an hour to establish.

Step 5. Adjust the thermostatic air control for the de- sired heat output.

Refuel While the Embers Are Still Hot

Reload the Aspen while it is still hot and there are plen- ty of glowing embers to re-kindle the fire. Include some smaller pieces of wood in the new load of fuel to help the stove return to its operating temperature quickly. Wear stove gloves, and follow this procedure when you reload your stove:

Step 1. Open the thermostat lever.

Step 2. Open the door and check the ash level in the ash pan. If necessary, dispose of the ashes and replace the pan.

Step 3. Use a fireplace tool to break up the charcoal and direct ash through the grate. Pull the charcoal from the back to the front. This will encourage effi- cient combustion as the fuel burns from front to rear. (Fig. 31)

Step 4. Load wood — smaller, split pieces first. Close the door. Ideal performance will be achieved by oper- ating with the air control set in the maximum (HIGH) positon for several minutes after refueling. Reset the primary air control for the desired heat output after the fire is re-established.

Aspen Woodburning Stove

ST263

Fig. 29 Start a fire with small, dry kindling.

ST264

Fig. 30 Gradually add larger pieces of wood until all the wood is burning well.

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