Owner Manual

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F. If you’d like to set your ideal temperature, just use the Catalyst
Smart App.
Reloading
When reloading, if there is a large coal bed (glowing red coals, covering
the entire bottom, at least an inch deep), there is no need to use
kindling or newspaper. To reload, press the power on button on your
Catalyst smart app or on your Catalyst controller (the bottom button)
until the combustion fan turns on. The pull from your combustion fan
helps to prevent smoke from spilling into the room. Next, slowly open
the door, giving the new air flow pattern time to stabilize. Fill the firebox
chamber with logs, taking care not to stack the logs too close or
touching the front door glass. Then simply shut the door, and walk
away.
Controlling the Blower
The blower can be cycled through different power settings by pushing
the blower button (the top button) on the controller. The blower will
cycle through the following settings
Off → High → Medium → Low → Off → High …
Wood Selection
Use ONLY untreated wood in your Catalyst. The use of any other fuel
may result in unsafe burning conditions and cause damage to the stove.
When choosing wood, you must use non-resinous, seasoned
hardwoods. Example of appropriate hardwoods are Oak, ash, and
maple. Seasoned wood is wood with between 15-20% moisture
content. To test the moisture content, split a piece of wood and use
your wood moisture meter on the interior center of the wood. Store this
wood in a dry place and remote from your Catalyst. Do not dispose of
ashes where near where fuel is stored to prevent accidental fires.
Why does dry wood matter? It burns much more efficiently, increasing
heat output from the stove and reducing creosote buildup in the
chimney.