Drolet Hunter Wood Stove - Manual (Page 8)

Heating (cont’d) :
Below this temperature, the build-up of creosote is promoted while above 500
°F (260 o
C) ,
heat is wasted.
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 non-combustible surface.
- It is possible to give your wood stove a brand new look, by repainting it with a 1200
o
F
(649
o
C) heat resistant stove or barbecue paint.
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