Installation manual
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KING KE 1107
FAN OPERATION
If you have the Optional Fan Assembly installed, the fan should be o until the stove reaches normal operating temperatures. Aer
approximately 30 minutes, the fan speed adjustment should match the thermostat control setting, i.e. if your stove is set at medium
then your fan should also be set at medium, low—low, high—high etc…
e fan assembly is controlled by an on/o temperature sensor as well as a fan speed control. e re will have to heat the stove to
the predetermined sensor temperature before the fan will come on. Usually this takes about 1 hour if the stove is started from cold.
Conversely, the fans may continue to operate one hour or longer aer the re goes out. At this time, you may wish to turn the fans o
manually with the rheostat fan switch.
ICE - FORMATION AND PREVENTION
Most of what you see coming from the chimney of a properly operating catalytic stove is water vapor. In extremely cold weather - and
with some exterior chimneys - this vapor may freeze in the chimney, to the point of actually blocking the chimney and extinguishing
the re. In such weather, occasionally burn the stove for 4 or 5 minutes with the bypass open and the thermostat set at maximum to
melt any possible ice buildup.
DO NOT BURN THE STOVE WITH THE DOOR OPEN.
OPTIMAL THERMOSTAT SETTING
Any thermostat position between 1 (Low) and 3 (High) will produce the desired clean burning characteristics. However, since each
application can vary, you may nd it necessary to operate the thermostat to suit your application. A thermostat setting on High will
produce a maximum heat which is more than suitable for heating the average size home and oer the cleanest door glass.
1. Starting e Fire. Each stove/home/installation/homeowner combination works a little dierently. e rst several times you
fuel the stove, it may not react as you expect. A little experimentation may be needed to nd the right combination of fuel and
thermostat setting to achieve the maximum eciency. is is one of the joys of burning wood. You, the wood burner, make it
work. And you can see what happens as it is working. Be Patient. e air/fuel mixture and temperature must be stabilized before
maximum combustion eciency can be achieved.
2. As the combustor temperature (as indicated by the thermometer on top of the stove) passes into the active zone, further
adjustment to achieve the desired room temperature should be made in small increments for the most eective cleaner burning
operation. Changes, generally speaking, should be made as few times each day as possible. When the thermostat knob is moved
from high to low, more gases is produced, so the combustor has more fuel; consequently the combustor thermometer may register
a higher heat for several hours aer the thermostat is turned down.
3. Keep hot coals active so when you reload the stove you will reduce the time necessary to maintain an active combustor
4. e thermostat is adjusted at the factory and should not be tampered with. If the thermostat breaks, the damper will close
automatically.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS cont.
Always put the by-pass handle in the open, full counter clockwise, position before you open the Front Loading Door. is will decrease
the chances of “spilling” smoke into the room when you open the Front Loading Door to add wood. BUT REMEMBER TO PUSH IT
BACK into the closed and locked position as soon as you have loaded your wood.
Congratulations. You now have the greatest, most ecient burning wood stove in full operation. You can now adjust the ermostat to
t your needs. Keep in mind though you will not see any large amount of ame from this point forward.
Should you burn the stove on a very low setting for extended periods of time, you will begin to see creosote deposits forming on the
glass door. To remove these deposits, simple run the stove on “High” for a short time, approximately 30 minutes. e “High” setting will
burn o most of the deposits.
As every pile of wood is dierent you will learn, over time, which settings are necessary to achieve the optimal re. is will be based
on he type of wood you are burning, your home and of course how warm and cozy you like it inside.
ank you again for purchasing a Blaze King catalytic wood stove. Be sure and tell your friends how you much less time and money
you spent on obtaining wood for the winter because your new Blaze King uses wood so eciently.