Curing insert before install.

[PolishViking]

Good morning.
I just bought a Travis large flush insert, and I am waiting on my insulated liner. I was worried about the paint burning off inside after install, so I fired it up outside. Had to use a fan and a makeshift to get it burning good.
Hopefully this prep will minimize the fumes in the house.

 

[EbS-P]

Good morning.
I just bought a Travis large flush insert, and I am waiting on my insulated liner. I was worried about the paint burning off inside after install, so I fired it up outside. Had to use a fan and a makeshift to get it burning good.
Hopefully this prep will minimize the fumes in the house. View attachment 342240

Can’t hurt. Each time you reach a new high temp it will off gas more.

 

[begreen]

If the insert got over 500º, most of the paint has been baked in. That fire doesn't look large enough to have done this.

 

[spudman99]

I did that with my Princess Insert (<---- see photo to left). Let it rip and get the paint cured. Very little smell later when installed.

 

[PolishViking]

Can’t hurt. Each time you reach a new high temp it will off gas more.

Hoping to minimize as much as I can.

 

[PolishViking]

If the insert got over 500º, most of the paint has been baked in. That fire doesn't look large enough to have done this.

I ended up 800 f.

 

[begreen]

That's pretty hot. Should do it. How was the temp read and where?

 

[basilseal]

Even if you get some fumes later on, this was likely worth it as most of the smoke from curing should have been taken care of.

 

[PolishViking]

Ok. I got it all installed. My first fire was yesterday. I still had some odor. I opened my windows and turned on the whole house fan.
Today I’m not smelling anything yet. I’m waiting for the blower to kick on.

 

[Burnin Since 1991]

My stove is 30 + years old and I still smell paint now and then. Mostly in the beginning of the season. Every time you hit a higher temp you will get the smell, but it won't be as bad as the first couple of three times.

 

[begreen]

Often, that first burn or two of the season smell is dust burning off.