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NOTE: It is important to heat the air in the stovepipe for draft to begin. ■ Fully open the air control of the wood stove, and close the door until it is just slightly open, allowing for air to be introduced into the firebox. Never leave the door fully open, as sparks from the kindling may occur, causing injury. As the fire begins to burn the kindling, some additional kindling may be needed to sustain the fire. DO NOT add more paper after the fire has started. ■ Once the kindling has begun to burn, start adding some small pieces of seasoned, dry firewood. NOTE: Adding large pieces at the early stages will only serve to smother the fire. Continue adding small pieces of seasoned, dry firewood, keeping the door slightly open until each piece starts to ignite. Remember to always open the door slowly when placing wood into the fire. ■ Once the wood has started to ignite and the smoke has reduced, close the stove door fully. (Reduction of smoke is a good indication that the draft in the chimney has begun, and good combustion is now possible.) Larger pieces of seasoned, dry firewood can now be added when there is sufficient space in the firebox. Adjust the air control setting to your desired setting. ■ NOTE: The lower the air control setting, the longer the burn time of the firewood. 2. What type of wood is best to use as firewood? ■ Dry, seasoned hardwood should be used. Avoid green, unseasoned wood. Green wood, besides burning at only 60% of the fuel value of dry seasoned wood, will deposit creosote on the inside of the stove and along to inside of the chimney. 3. What does dry, seasoned wood mean, and what is considered to be hardwood? ■ Wood that has been dried for a period of one year in a well-ventilated and sheltered area is considered dry, seasoned wood. Hardwoods generally come from slow-growth trees, such as Oak or Fir. Softwoods generally come from fast-growth trees, such as Pine or Spruce. 4. Will following the steps listed above result in a perfect fire every time? ■ A good answer would be "most of the time.” There are many variables that can affect your rate of success when starting a fire, and experience will teach you how to deal with the variables. This section of the manual will cover some of the variables that can affect a fire, and time and patience will contribute to your ability to start a good fire consistently. 5. Why can’t I get the fire lit? ■ Damp or wet wood and poor draft are the main reasons for poor results when starting a fire. Remember to always use dry, seasoned wood for your fire. Even wood that has been dried (seasoned) for a long period of time will be difficult to light if it has gotten wet. 6. Why is there always a large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox? ■ A large quantity of thick black smoke in the firebox is a possible indication that you have poor draft. 7. Is it normal for soot to cover the glass at the beginning of a fire? ■ This stove has been built with an air wash system that will help keep the glass clear when the firebox has reached a good operating temperature, and also has a good draft. Cold firebox temperature and poor draft cause soot to form on the glass. Once the firebox temperature and the draft increase, the soot should burn off. 8. What is “draft?” ■ Draft is the ability of the chimney to exhaust draw by-products produced during the normal process of combustion. 9. What can cause a poor draft? There are several common factors that can contribute to poor draft: A. Atmospheric Pressure and Air Supply Atmospheric pressure affecting the draft from a chimney can be outside the home, inside the home, or both. Outside the home, a high-pressure (clear and cool) day generally creates a better draft in the chimney than a low-pressure (overcast and damp) day. Inside the home, household appliances, such as forced-air furnaces or clothes dryers, compete for air, often resulting in inadequate amounts of air available to fuel a fire and creating a condition known as negative pressure. Extreme conditions of negative pressure can cause the combustion by-products to be drawn from the chimney and into the house. This condition is commonly known as "down drafting.” There are several factors that can affect the amount of air available in the home. Increased amounts of insulation, vinyl windows, extra caulking in various places and door seals can all keep heat in, but may also make a home too airtight. If you are in doubt as to whether or not there is sufficient air in your home for your stove, refrain from using those appliances known to consume air when possible, or open a door or a window to allow some air to enter the home. B. Environmental Conditions High trees, a low-lying house location (such as in a valley), tall buildings or structures surrounding your house and even windy conditions can cause pool draft or down drafting. C. Cold Chimney Temperature Avoid cold chimney temperatures by burning a hot fire for the first fifteen to fo...

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