Prepare for Solid fuel Operation
Back
- Ensure that all components have been unpacked as discussed earlier in this work package. Ensure that the heater is positioned properly in the shelter and that the stack assembly has been installed as described in the section entitled "Assembling the Stack Assembly" found earlier in this work package.
- Open front door and verify that the burner cover assembly is installed over the burner. If the burner cover assembly is installed in the doorframe, remove it from the doorframe, lift the solid fuel grate and put the burner cover in position over the burner.
- Make certain that the solid fuel grate is in position on its feet.
Preheating The Flue:
- To help ensure that no smoke blows back into the shelter on heater startup, the flue should be preheated by opening the door and placing 2 or 3 crumpled pieces of paper on the solid fuel gate. Ignite the paper with a match, close and latch the front door and open the draft gate. When the paper has burned completely, add solid fuel and start the heater as previously described.