Installation Guide
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OPERATION
THE HOTROD AUTOMATIC FIRESTARTER
a. Fill hopper and clean burnpot.
b. Press “Power” button. Make sure light is on.
c. The damper should be completely closed or open no more than ¼” during start-up. This will vary depending
on your installation and elevation. Once re is established adjust for desired ame increasing the amount the
damper is open as the heat setting is increased. (See “DAMPER CONTROL”)
d. Adjust feed rate to desired setting by pressing “Feed Rate Advance” button.
If re doesn’t start in 15 minutes, press “Power”, wait a few minutes and start procedure again.
DAMPER CONTROL
The damper control rod on the stove’s lower left side adjusts the combustion air. This control is necessary due to
the varied burn characteristics of individual installations, different pellet brands and pellet feed rates. It allows you
to improve the efciency of your stove. Providing correct combustion air will reduce the frequency of cleaning
your glass door and prevent the rapid buildup of creosote inside your stove and chimney.
You should adjust the damper based on the re’s appearance. A low, reddish, dirty re can be improved by
pulling the damper out slightly. A “blow torch” re can be improved by pushing the damper in a bit.
As a general rule, on lower feed rate settings, the damper should be in farther. On higher feed rates, the damper
should be more open. Through trial and error, you will nd the best setting. Consult your dealer if you need help.
NOTE: On “1”, damper should be either completely closed or out approximately ⅛” to ¼”. If damper is out too
far, it can cause the re to go out.
OPENING DOOR
If the door is opened while the stove is in operation it must be closed within 30 seconds or the stove will shut
down. If the stove shuts down push the “Power” button to continue the operation of your stove.
ROOM AIR FAN
When starting your stove the Room Air Fan will not come on until the stove’s heat exchanger warms up. This
usually takes about 10 minutes from start-up.