WARNING
Do not use any type of accelerant (gas, kerosene, jet fuel etc.) to help ignite solid fuel - explosion or uncontrolled fire may result.
WARNING
Stack fire possible. When operating the heater in solid fuel mode, a buildup of creosote can accumulate on the inside surface of the stack assembly that may result in a fire inside the stack. To prevent creosote buildup when operating with solid fuel, the stack assembly should be cleaned daily. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing severe injury or death.
CAUTION
Warping of heater. Heater components may warp from excessive heat caused by an over fueled fire. Wood and coal can burn extremely hot depending on the type and size of fuel used. Do not over-fuel fire and clean ashes frequently. If coal is being used as a fuel, add only a small amount of coal at a time. Coal is very dense and provides high heat output. Overfilling the heater with coal will cause the heater to run extremely hot and it will be very difficult to control the heater's temperature output.
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After preheating the flue, open the front door and position enough crumpled paper on solid fuel grate to cover it. If using wood as a solid fuel, stack four to five pieces wood approximately ¼ to ½ inches in diameter (kindling) in a crisscross fashion on top of paper. If using coal as a solid fuel, place 10 to 12 pieces of coal that are approximately 2 inches in diameter on top of the paper.
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Light the paper with a match. When kindling begins to burn steadily, place 2 to 3 larger pieces of wood or a small amount of additional coal on top of kindling. Fuel may be fed either through lid or front door assembly.
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Shut/latch door. Keep door and lid assemblies shut except when fueling fire or removing ashes.
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Adjust sliding draft gate (open more to increase burn rate and close more to decrease burn rate). Monitor flame through the sight glass on the lid.
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Remove ashes frequently with a small pack shovel or scoop (not included with SHA) so that the ashes do not accumulate up above the solid fuel grate.