Owner Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Table of Contents
- Safety Precautions
- Features and Specifications
- Stove Installation
- Planning the Installation
- Stove Placement Requirements
- Standard Installation
- Corner Installation
- Chimney Requirements
- Chimney Connector Requirements
- Chimney Termination Requirements
- Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Fireplace
- Installing the Soapstone
- Connecting the Combustion Fan
- Connecting the Smart Sensors
- Initial Curing
- How Catalyst Works
- Catalyst Smart App
- Regular Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Monthly Maintenance
- Annual Maintenance
- Catalytic Combustor Replacement
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
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Turbo-Start
Safety Notice: 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.
Before starting your Catalyst, be sure that all power cords are
remote from the main firebox, to prevent burning and electrical
failure.
Catalyst is the only wood stove in the world with a Turbo-start system,
making Catalyst the easiest wood stove ever to start.
To start Catalyst, simply press the power on button on your Catalyst
smart app or on your Catalyst controller (the bottom button) once or
twice until the combustion fan turns on. Your Catalyst will kick into its
five minute start-up mode, turning the combustion fan on high to
quickly deliver air to your fire.
The easiest way to start a fire in a cold stove is to use newspaper to
create a base, then cover the base in small kindling, and cover the
kindling in logs. When placing logs atop the kindling, increase log size
as you build up. One of the keys to a quick and easy start up is to
ensure there is plenty of air for the fire. So, be sure to leave air gaps
between kindling and logs alike. The newspaper, kindling, and log
combination should be built to fill the majority of the firebox. Do not
elevate the fire above the provided grate by use of additional grates,
andirons, etc.
When you have stacked your wood take a match or lighter and light
the newspaper in several different areas. Immediately after lighting,
shut and latch the door. There is no need to leave the front door
ajar. Catalyst’s smart control system will help provide enough air flow
to start the burn, and will automatically adjust to burn in the burn mode
you have selected.
Controlling the Burn
Your Catalyst has only one burn mode – perfect. Catalyst will
automatically adjust to maintain the perfect room temperature. If you
don’t do anything, Catalyst will automatically work to achieve a perfect