A R B O R Wood Stove - Avalon

Operating Your Appliance 19Safety NoticeIf this appliance is not properly installed, a house fire may result. For your safety, follow the installationdirections. Contact local building or fire officials about restrictions and installation inspectionrequirements in your area.Read and follow all of the warnings on pages 4 and 5 of this manual.Operating the Stove when it is HotAlways use gloves when operating a hot stove. The door handles, loading lid, bypass handle, and othercomponents become very hot during normal use.Before Your First Fire Verify the InstallationBefore starting the stove, verify that the stove is properly installed and all of the requirements in thismanual have been followed.Keep all flammable materials 36" away from the front of the stove (drapes, furniture, clothing, etc.).Curing the PaintThis heater uses a heat-activated paint that will emit some fumes while startingthe first fire. Open doors and windows to the room to vent these fumes. Thistypically lasts two to four hours. You may also notice oil burning off of the interiorof the heater. This rust-stopping agent will soon dissipate.Door Gasket - The door gasket might adhere to the paint on the front of theheater. Leave the door slightly ajar for the first fire and be careful when openingthe door after the first fire.Over-Firing the Stove2 to 4 hoursThis stove was designed to operate at a high temperature. But due to differences in vent configuration,fuel, and draft, this appliance can be operated at an excessive temperature. If the stove top or other areastarts to glow red, you are over-firing the stove. Shut the air control down to low and allow the stove tocool before proceeding.Over-firing may lead to damage of plated surfaces. If you are uncertain of over-firing conditions, wesuggest placing a stove thermometer (e.g. Rutland® Model 710) directly over the door on the stove top -temperatures exceeding 800° are generally considered over-firing and will void the warranty.© Travis Industries 100-01190_000 4070808