Napoleon Fireplaces 1600C-1 User Manual

INSTALLER : THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE CONVEYED TO AND REMAIN WITH THE HOMEOWNER.

CERTIFIED UNDER U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (E.P.A.) JULY 1990 AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (D.E.Q.) PARTICULATE

EMISSION STANDARDS BY E.E.M.C. THESE STOVES HAVE BEEN TESTED AND LISTED BY WARNOCK HERSEY LTD. TO STANDARDS : UL 1482 / ULC-S627.

MODEL 1600C-1 HAS BEEN TESTED AND LISTED FOR INSTALLATION IN MOBILE HOMES.

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

LISTED SOLID FUEL BURNING SPACE HEATER

MODEL : 1600C-1

WARNING :

Please read this entire manual before you install and use your new room heater. Failure to follow

instructions may result in property damage, bodily injury, or even death.

If this stove is not properly installed, a house fire may result.

FOR YOUR SAFETY :

Follow the installation directions. This stove can be very hot when burning. Combustible materials such as firewood,
wet clothing, etc. placed too close can catch fire. Children and pets must be kept from touching the stove when it is
hot. The chimney must be sound and free of cracks. Before installing this unit, contact the local building or fire
authority and follow their guidelines.

Operate only with door tightly closed. The door must be kept closed during operation to prevent smoke, embers
from entering the room. Burn wood directly on cast grate supplied. Do not elevate the fire. An opening of at least 14
square inches (90 sq.cm.) of outside air must be admitted to the room. This stove is designed to burn natural wood
only. Higher efficiencies and lower emissions generally result when burning air dried seasoned hardwoods, as
compared to softwoods or too green or freshly cut hardwoods. Do not start a fire with chemicals or fluids such as
gasoline, engine oil, etc. Do not burn treated wood, coal, charcoal, coloured paper, cardboard, solvents or garbage
which tend to produce more pollution than wood. Do not let the stove become hot enough for any part to glow red.

KEEP THE STOVE TOP TEMPERATURE BELOW 700 °F (371 °C). Attempts to achieve heat output rates that
exceed stove design specifications can result in metal distortion and damage.

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ISO 9001 : 2000 Quality Assurance Certificate.

NAPOLEON products are designed with superior components and materials, assembled by trained craftsmen who take

great pride in their work. The complete fireplace is thoroughly inspected by a qualified technician before packaging to

ensure that you, the customer, receives the quality product that you expect from NAPOLEON.

NAPOLEON WOOD FIREPLACE PRESIDENT’S LIFETIME LIMITED WARRANTY

The following materials and workmanship in your new NAPOLEON wood fireplace are warranted against defects for
as long as you own the fireplace. This covers : combustion chamber, heat exchanger, ceramic glass (thermal
breakage only), porcelainized enamelled components, and cast iron castings.

Electrical (110V) components and wearable parts such as blowers, thermal switch, switches, wiring, firebrick, grate,
baffle, gasketing and high temperature paint are covered and NAPOLEON will provide replacement parts free of
charge during the first year of the limited warranty.

Labour related to warranty repair is covered free of charge during the first year. Repair work, however, requires the
prior approval of an authorized company official. Labour costs to the account of NAPOLEON are based on a
predetermined rate schedule and any repair work must be done through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

NAPOLEON warrants its products against manufacturing defects to the original purchaser only — i.e., the individual or legal entity
(registered customer) whose name appears on the warranty registration card filed with NAPOLEON — provided that the purchase
was made through an authorized NAPOLEON dealer and is subject to the following conditions and limitations.

This factory warranty is non-transferable and may not be extended whatsoever by any of our representatives.

The wood fireplace must be installed by an authorized service technician or contractor. Installation must be done in accordance
with the installation instructions included with the product and all local and national building and fire codes.

This limited warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse, lack of maintenance, accident, alterations, abuse or neglect
and parts installed from other manufacturers will nullify this warranty.

This limited warranty further does not cover any scratches, dents, corrosion or discolouring caused by excessive heat, abrasive
and chemical cleaners nor chipping on porcelain enamel parts, nor any venting components used in the installation of the
fireplace.

In the first year only, this warranty extends to the repair or replacement of warranted parts which are defective in material or
workmanship provided that the product has been operated in accordance with the operation instructions and under normal
conditions.

After the first year, with respect to the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON may, at its discretion, fully discharge all
obligations with respect to this warranty by refunding to the original warranted purchaser the wholesale price of any warranted but
defective part(s).

After the first year, NAPOLEON will not be responsible for installation, labour or any other costs or expenses related to the
reinstallation of a warranted part, and such expenses are not covered by this warranty.

Notwithstanding any provisions contained in the President’s Limited Lifetime Warranty, NAPOLEON’S responsibility under this
warranty is defined as above and it shall not in any event extend to any incidental, consequential or indirect damages.

This warranty defines the obligations and liability of NAPOLEON with respect to the NAPOLEON wood fireplace and any other
warranties expressed or implied with respect to this product, its components or accessories are excluded.

NAPOLEON neither assumes, nor authorizes any third party to assume, on its behalf, any other liabilities with respect to the sale
of this product. NAPOLEON will not be responsible for : over-firing, downdrafts, spillage caused by environmental conditions such
as rooftops, buildings, nearby trees, hills, mountains, inadequate vents or ventilation, excessive venting configurations,
insufficient makeup air, or negative air pressures which may or may not be caused by mechanical systems such as exhaust fans,
furnaces, clothes dryers, etc.

Any damages to fireplace, combustion chamber, heat exchanger, brass trim or other component due to water, weather damage,
long periods of dampness, condensation, damaging chemicals or cleaners will not be the responsibility of NAPOLEON.

The bill of sale or copy will be required together with a serial number and a model number when making any warranty claims from
your authorized dealer. The warranty registration card must be returned within fourteen days to register the warranty.

NAPOLEON reserves the right to have its representative inspect any product or part thereof prior to honouring any warranty
claim.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION p. 4

General information p. 4
Principal of operation p. 4
Care of glass p. 4

INSTALLATION p. 5

Alcove installation p. 6
Stove installation p. 6

INSTALLATION WHEN INSTALLED WITH
BLOWER KIT EP63 p. 6

Adding chimney sections p. 7
Outside air p. 7

Flue collar reversal p. 7

Ash fender installation p. 7
Wall pass-through p. 7
Heat shield installation p. 7

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION p. 8

Venting p. 8
Outside air p. 8
113KT 1600C Adaptor Kit Intallation p. 8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS p. 9

When lit for the first time p. 9
Achieving proper draft p. 9
Fire extinguishers / smoke detectors p. 10
Fuel loading and burn cycle p. 10
EP63 OPTIONAL BLOWER KIT p. 10
Ash removal procedures p. 10
EP90-K OPTIONAL SCREEN KIT p. 10

WOOD PILE MAINTENANCE p. 11

STOVE MAINTENANCE p. 11

Creosote formation and removal p. 11
Runaway or chimney fire p. 11

ORDERING PROCEDURES p. 12

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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 1600C-1

WIDTH X DEPTH 681 X 615 mm 26.8” X 24.2”

HEIGHT 712 mm 28.0”

REAR FLUE HEIGHT (A) 698 mm 27,5”

CHAMBER (D.W.H.) 304 X 520 X 265 mm 11.9” X 20.4” X 10.4”

CAPACITY (LITER) 41.3 L 1.46 ft

APP. AREA HEATED * 56-112 m

HEAT OUTPUT (HIGH BURN) ** 50,000 Btu

DURATION LOW FIRE 7 hr

WEIGHT 150 KG 330 LB

*FIGURES WILL VARY CONSIDERABLY WITH INDIVIDUAL CONDITIONS.

** WOLF STEEL LTD. ESTIMATED REALISTIC BTU/H WITH HARDWOOD LOGS AND REGULAR REFUELING.

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600-1200 ft

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INTRODUCTION

General information

The 1600C-1 was specifically designed over many months
of research to meet the 1990 U.S.A. EPA particulate
emission standards and has been extensively tested in
Canadian laboratories. This system is the most efficient,
simple and trouble free we know and works as follows.
The 1600C-1 is designated as a continuous wood burning
heating appliance having a combustion chamber enclosed
with cast brick walls where all fuel is meant to be burnt on
the grate supplied. It is a top and rear vented appliance
capable of being installed near a wall. It has an adjustable
air control for controlling the burning rate as well as a large
ash-pan.

NOTE : The following items supplied with the unit must
be removed from the firebox before attempting to
operate the stove : door handle tool, ash fender and
installation hardware.
After removing the unit from the pallet, use the
securing screws to install the heat shield to the base of
the unit.

Principal of operation

The 1600C-1 is designed to be operated with the door
closed. The heat produced is mainly transmitted through
the window and the body of the unit. Combustion occurs on
the grate with a draft entry through the top of the
combustion chamber. Be sure to provide sufficient
combustion air. There are many other appliances in your
home competing for air such as : a kitchen range hood,
forced air heating devices or a bathroom exhaust fan. Do

not connect this unit to a chimney flue serving another
appliance. Expansion/contraction noises during heating

up and cooling down cycles are normal and to be
expected. After extended periods of non-operation such
as following a vacation or a warm weather season, the
fireplace may emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is
caused by dust particles in the firebox burning off. Open a
window to sufficiently ventilate the room.
If the outside air feature of the stove is utilized, you will
never experience a shortage of combustion air. If you
choose not to utilize outside air and experience draft or
smoking problems, you may need to open a door or
Window.

WARNING: Burning your unit with the ashpan door
open or ajar creates a fire hazard that may result in
internal damage to the stove or a house and/or
chimney fire.

CALIFORNIA PROP 65 WARNING:
Use of this product may produce smoke which
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.

Care of glass

If the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration
and/or blemishes may result. Normally a hot fire will clean
the glass. The most common reasons for dirty glass
include : not using sufficient fuel to get the stove
thoroughly hot, using green or wet wood, closing the air
control so far that there is insufficient air for complete
combustion. If it is necessary to clean the glass, use a soft
cloth with a nonabrasive cleaner.

DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT !

The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest
against it and always close the door gently. If the glass
should ever crack while the fire is burning, do not open the
door until the fire is out and do not operate the stove again
until the glass has been replaced with a new 4 mm thick
plate of ceramic glass, available from your Napoleon / Wolf
Steel Ltd. dealer.

DO NOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS.
To remove the door glass, open the door, remove the
screws and brackets holding the glass in place. Remove all
broken glass. Replace the gasket, if necessary. Place the
new glass in position and replace the brackets and screws.

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INSTALLATION

For reduced clearances installation must comply with
NFPA 211or CAN/CSA-B365.

For clearances when installed with blower kit EP63, refer
to page 6.

Alcove installation

Model 1600C-1 may be installed into an alcove having a
depth of not more than 4 feet and a height of at least 7 feet,
when using a listed double wall connector that is rated for a
minimum 12” clearance to combustible material.
The minimum clearances are as shown.

Alcove installation

1 6 "

8 4 "

2 2 "

1 6 "

4 f o o t m a x

Walls shall not extend from front of unit when installed

in the alcove configuration.

I l l u s t r a t e d w i t h . 7 5 " h e a r t h p a d .

Stove installation

If the stove is to be installed on a
combustible floor, it must be
placed on a approved
non-combustible hearth pad,
that extends 8" (200mm)
beyond the stove sides and
back, and 18" (455mm) to the
front.

8 "

8 "

8 "

1 8 "

Listed single wall chimney connector

Flue configuration

Type 1 Horizontal Vertical

A 16” 16”

FROM

UNIT

B* 22” 22”

C 15” 15”

D 25” 25”

FROM

PIPE

E ... 22”

* A 22 in. Minimum clearance must be maintained from
combustible wall to the chimney connector.

Double walled connectors listed for a minimum
clearance of 12” or less from combustible materials
must be used to achieve the following clearances.

Flue configuration

Type 2 Horizontal Vertical

A 16” 16”

FROM

UNIT

B 14” 14”

C 15” 15”

D 25” 25”

FROM

PIPE

E ... 16”

B

D

A

C

E

C

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INSTALLATION WHEN
INSTALLED WITH BLOWER
KIT EP63

For reduced clearances installation must comply with
NFPA 211or CAN/CSA-B365.

Alcove installation

Model 1600C-1 may be installed into an alcove having a
depth of not more than 4 feet and a height of at least 7 feet,
when using a listed double wall connector that is rated for a
minimum 12” clearance to combustible material.
The minimum clearances are as shown.

Alcove installation

1 6 "

8 4 "

1 6 "

1 6 "

4 f o o t m a x

Walls shall not extend from front of unit when installed

in the alcove configuration.

I l l u s t r a t e d w i t h . 7 5 " h e a r t h p a d .

Listed single wall chimney connector

Flue configuration

Type 1 Horizontal Vertical

A 16” 16”

FROM

UNIT

B* 10” 16”

C11”11”

D 25” 25”

FROM

PIPE

E ... 18”

F ... 18”

* A 18 in. Minimum clearance should be maintained
from combustible wall to the chimney connector.

Double walled connectors listed for a minimum
clearance of 12” or less from combustible materials
must be used to achieve the following clearances.

Flue configuration

Type 2 Horizontal Vertical

A 16” 16”

FROM

UNIT

B 10” 10”

C11”11”

D 25” 25”

FROM

PIPE

E ... 16”

F ... 12”

Stove installation

If the stove is to be installed on a
combustible floor, it must be
placed on a approved
non-combustible hearth pad,
that extends 8" (200mm)
beyond the stove sides and
back, and 18" (455mm) to the
front.

F

B

D

A

8 "

8 "

1 8 "

C

8 "

E

C

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Chimney connection

A

A 6” diameter single wall stove pipe, used to connect the
stove to the chimney, must be installed with the crimped
end toward the stove. This will ensure that the moisture
which condenses from the burning wood will flow back into
the fire chamber. Each joint in the stove pipe must be
secured with at least three sheet metal screws.

This room heater must be connected to:

1) Achimney complying with the requirements for Type HT
chimneys in the Standard for Chimneys, Factory-Built,
Residential Type and Building Heating Appliance UL 103,
or

2) A code-approved masonry chimney with a flue liner.

Vent the stove into a masonry chimney or an approved,
insulated solid-fuel stainless-steel chimney with as short

and straight a length of six-inch (150mm) diameter smoke
pipe as possible. Connection to a masonry chimney must
be by a metal or masonry thimble cemented in place. An
insulated stainless steel chimney must be supported at the
ceiling or roof and its installation must comply with its
manufacturer’s instructions.

Adding chimney sections

Add chimney sections, according to
manufacturer’s installation
instructions, to the required height.
The chimney must extend, atleast, 3
feet above its point of contact with the
roof and atleast 2 feet higher than any
wall, roof or building within 10 feet. If
your chimney system is enclosed
within the attic area, a rafter radiation
shield is required.

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Outside air

If possible connect the air intake at the bottom to the
outside with a 4 inch (100mm) diameter fresh air kit
available at your Napoleon/Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. Follow
detailed instructions under “Mobile Home Outside Air".

Flue collar reversal

The flue collar is oriented
in the Top Exit position.
Remove the two
mounting bolts, and turn
the collar 180 degrees.
Secure the collar using
the same bolts, nuts and
washers.

THE TOTAL HORIZONTAL VENT LENGTH SHOULD
NOT EXCEED 40% OF THE CHIMNEY HEIGHT ABOVE
THE STOVE.

All horizontal smoke pipe must slope slightly
upwards a minimum of 1/4" per foot (6mm/0.3m) and
all connections must be tight and secured by three
sheet metal screws equally spaced.
An uninsulated smoke pipe shall not pass through an
attic, roof space, closet or similar concealed space,
or through a floor, ceiling, wall or partition, or any
combustible construction.

DO NOT USE ANY MAKESHIFT MATERIALS DURING
INSTALLATION.

1. Move the stove into position with the flue centered,
midpoint between two joists to prevent having to cut them.
Use a plumb bob to line up the centre.

2. Cut and frame an opening in the roof to provide a 2"
clearance between the outside of the chimney and any
combustible material.

DO NOT FILL THIS SPACE WITH ANY TYPE OF
MATERIAL.

Nail headers between the joist for extra support.
Firestop spacers must be placed on the bottom of each
framed opening in any floor or ceiling that the chimney
passes through.

3. Hold a plumb bob from the underside of the roof to
determine where the opening in the roof should be. Cut
and frame the roof opening to maintain proper 2"
clearances.

Ash fender installation

To avoid damage during
transport, the ash fender
has been stored behind the
main door. Pivot the ash
fender onto tab “A” and
lower into place.

Wall pass-through

If possible, design the installation so that the connector
does not pass through a combustible wall. If during your
installation you must pass through a combustible wall,
check with your building
inspector before you
begin. Also check with the
chimney connector
manufacturer for any
specific requirements.

Consult with your dealer
regarding special
connection components
available for use for wall
pass-throughs.

This is the preferred

method of passing a flue

pipe through a combustible

wall to a masonry chimney

Use only parts that have been tested and listed for use in a
wall pass-through.

Heat shield installation

The heat shield stored in the unit must be installed under
the stove with 2 provided screws. Please, see page 8 to
respect the orientation of the heat shield.

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MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION

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MODEL 1600C-1 IS APPROVED FOR INSTALLATION IN
MOBILE HOMES IN BOTH CANADA AND THE UNITED
STATES.

The stove must be secured to the floor of the mobile home.

Warning!
Do not install this stove in a bedroom/sleeping room.
Do not install the stove in any way that might
compromise the structural integrity of the mobile
home floor, walls, ceiling, or roof.

Venting

Connect the stove to a
chimney system using a
listed double wall
connector with a minimum
clearance rating of 12” or
less. Use chimney system
listedtoULCS629in
Canada or UL103HT in the
USA.
The chimney must be
installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions. Use only
specified components with
no substitutions. The
chimney and pipe must

extend at least 8 feet
above the stove and 3 feet

O U T S I D E A I R C O N N E C T I O N T H R O U G H
W A L L O R F L O O R

above the highest point of
the roof. Install a rain cap at the top which will not impede
the smoke exhaust. The chimney must be supported at the
ceiling or roof so that its weight does not rest on the stove.
It must be installed between ceiling joists, with radiation
shield and roof flashing, so that the structural strength,
insulation and waterproof qualities of the home are not
lessened. Seal with silicone to maintain a vapour barrier at
the chimney and outside air pipe penetrations.

C H A P E A U

S O L I N D E T O I T
P O U R M A I S O N M O B I L

É C R A N D E P R O T E C T I

C E I L I N G S U P P O R T

T R I M C O L L A R

S T O V E B O L T E D
T O F L O O R

H E A R T H P A D

113KT 1600C-1 Adaptor Kit Intallation

When installing the 1600C-1 in a mobile home,use the
111KT Outside air kit in conjunction with the 113KT
Outside Air Adaptor Kit.

Remove the two screws from the bottom of the unit and install
the two floor securing brackets using the two screws
removed.
Install the vent connector by inserting the stud retainer into
the hole in the bottom of the fireplace. Position the retainer so
that the studs come through the holes indicated.
Hold the retainer in place and align the holes in the vent
connector with the studs of the retainer.
Secure the vent connector in place using the 2 nuts supplied.

Secure the unit to the floor using the securing brackets and
the two #10x1.5" screws supplied.

Outside air / Floor Securing

Connecting the stove’s air intake to the outside as well
as securing the unit to the floor, is mandatory in
mobile homes only. Use a fresh air kit and the floor
securing brackets.

Avoid cutting away floor joists, wall studs, electrical wires
or plumbing. Seal around the outside pipe with insulation
to prevent drafts.

If room air starvation occurs because the fresh air
intake is blocked with ice, leaves, etc., or because the
stove door was left open, or due to a strong exhaust
fan operating etc., dangerous fumes and smoke from
the operating stove could be drawn into the room.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING : Objects placed in front of the fire place
should be kept a minimum of 48” from the front face.

CAUTION : Never use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern
fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or similar liquids
to start or ‘freshen up ’a fire in this heater. Keep all
such liquids well away from the heater while it is in
use.

Your Napoleon EPA listed product is a Hi-Tech unit,

designed with the most advanced technology. The unit is
extremely airtight. It has an exclusive direct outside air
supply (optional kit), a safety feature designed to prevent
spillage, and to keep your house free of carbon monoxide,
in case of a downdrafting chimney or an internal negative
pressure.

When lit for the first time

The stove will emit a slight odour for a few hours. This is a
normal temporary condition caused by the “burn-in” of
internal paints and lubricants used in the manufacturing
process and will not occur again. Simply open a window to
sufficiently ventilate the room during the first few hours of
operation.

To start, a brisk fire is required. Place loosely crumpled
paper on the grate and cover with dry kindling. Open the air
control fully by moving it to the right. Light the paper and
leave the door slightly ajar (one inch) until all kindling is
burning. To maintain a brisk fire, a hot coal bed must be
established and maintained.

Slowly add larger wood (2x4 size pieces). Lay the pieces
lengthwise from side to side in the hot coal bed with a
shallow trench between, so that the primary air can flow
directly into this trench and ignite the fuel above. When the
fire seems to be at its peak, medium sized logs may be
added. Once these logs have caught fire, carefully close
the door. (Closing the door too quickly after refuelling will
reduce the firebox temperature and result in an
unsatisfactory burn.) Remember it is more efficient to burn
medium sized wood, briskly, and refuel frequently than to
load the fireplace with large logs that result in a
smouldering, inefficient fire and dirty glass.

As soon as the door is closed, you will observe a change in
the flame pattern. The flames will get smaller and lazier
because less oxygen is getting into the combustion
chamber. The flames, however, are more efficient. The
flames will remain lazy but become larger again as soon as
the castings have been heated thoroughly and the
chimney becomes heated and provides a good draft.

At this point, the roaring fire that you see when the door is
opened is wastefully drawing heated room air up the
chimney — certainly not desirable. So always operate with
the door fully closed once the medium sized logs have
caught fire.

You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the
stove normally. Once the stove is entirely hot, it will burn
very efficiently with little smoke from the chimney. There
will be a bed of orange coals in the firebox and secondary
flames flickering just below the top firebrick. You can safely
fill the firebox with wood to the top of the door and will get
best burns if you keep the stove pipe temperatures
between 250 degrees Fahrenheit (121 degrees Celsius)
and 450 degrees Fahrenheit (232 degrees Celsius). A
surface thermometer will help regulate this.

WITHOUT A STOVE THERMOMETER YOU ARE
WORKING BLINDLY AND HAVE NO IDEA OF HOW THE
STOVE IS OPERATING. A STOVE THERMOMETER
OFFERS A GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE.

Can’t get the stove going ?

Use more kindling and paper. Assuming the chimney and
vent are sized correctly and there is sufficient combustion
air, the lack of sufficiently dry quantities of small kindling is
the problem. Thumb size is a good gauge for small kindling
diameter.

Can’t get heat out of the stove ?

One of two things may have happened. The stove door
may have been closed prematurely and the stove itself has
not reached optimum temperature. Reopen the door
and/or draft control to re-establish a brisk fire. The other
problem may have been wet wood. The typical symptom is
sizzling wood and moisture being driven from the wood.

Achieving proper draft

Draft is the force which
moves air from the stove
up through the chimney.
The amount of draft in your
chimney depends on the
length and diameter of
chimney, local geography,
nearby obstructions and
other factors. Adjusting the
air control (Item B)
regulates the temperature.
The draft can be adjusted from a low burn rate with the
control fully closed, to a fast burn rate with the control fully
open.

Inadequate draft may cause back-puffing into the room
through the stove and chimney connector points and may
cause plugging of the chimney. Too much draft may cause
an excessive temperature in the stove, glowing red stove
parts or chimney connectors or an uncontrollable burn
which can lead to a chimney fire or permanent damage to
the unit.

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