Owner Manual

Table Of Contents

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ................................................................................ 1

Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 3

Installation ........................................................................................ 3

Operation ......................................................................................... 3

Maintenance .................................................................................... 4

Features and Specifications ................................................................ 5

Heating Specifications ..................................................................... 5

Dimensions ...................................................................................... 6

Emissions ........................................................................................ 6

Stove Installation ................................................................................. 7

Planning the Installation .................................................................. 7

Stove Placement Requirements ...................................................... 8

Standard Installation: Through back wall ........................................ 9

Standard Installation: 90-degree elbow ......................................... 10

Chimney Requirements ................................................................. 11

Chimney Connector Requirements ............................................... 12

Chimney Termination Requirements ............................................. 13

Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney ..................... 14

Special Installation: Masonry Chimney ......................................... 15

Special Installation: Masonry Fireplace ......................................... 16

Installing the Brick and Ceramic Fiberboard ................................. 17

Catalytic Combustor ...................................................................... 20

Ash Retainer .................................................................................. 20

Stove Top Thermometer................................................................ 21

Initial Curing ................................................................................... 21

How Nova Works ............................................................................... 23

Bypass ........................................................................................... 23

Controlling the Burn ....................................................................... 23

Reloading ....................................................................................... 24

Wood Selection ............................................................................. 24

Ordinary Operating Sounds ........................................................... 24

Regular Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................... 25

Glass .............................................................................................. 25

Disposal of Ashes .......................................................................... 25

Door Gaskets ................................................................................. 25

Catalytic Combustor ...................................................................... 26