Owner Manual

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Catalytic Combustor
This wood heater contains a catalytic combustor to help achieve a
clean burn. It is important to periodically monitor the operation of the
catalytic combustor to ensure it is properly functioning, and not clogged.
A clogged or otherwise non-functioning combustor will result poor
performance, smoke leakage, a loss of heating efficiency, and an
increase in creosote and emissions.
Your catalytic combustor should be visually inspected at least monthly
to check its condition. Do not attempt to inspect the catalytic combustor
unless the stove is cool and not currently in use. To inspect the catalytic
combustor simply open the door of your wood heater and shine a
flashlight above the baffle of your wood heater on the underside of the
catalytic combustor, as shown in the diagram below. If there is some
ash on the catalytic combustor, use a soft bristled brush or vacuum to
clean off the ash.
A properly functioning catalytic combustor maintains temperatures in
excess of 500 °F. Following cleaning, the catalytic combustor does not
function, it may need to be replaced. For replacement instructions refer
to Catalytic Combustor Troubleshooting and Replacement section of
this owner’s manual.