Didn't break-in my wood insert properly - should I be concerned?

[JohnJG10]

Hey guys! Just got my new VC Montpellier II wood insert installed the other day. The installer warned me about the odors, but never mentioned a specific break-in procedure. So I let it burn for several hours at moderate heat. Never had more than one log in at a time, but it was pretty hot by the end. Is it possible that I damaged the stove? Everything seems fine, but I'm reading about break-in procedures now and I definitely didn't do that perfectly. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

 

[joop]

it's to cure paint let it cool off ,it won't break stove,heat it up gradually if it still stinks cool down light it again .if u burned it like you said it should be fine there tougher than people think lol

 

[begreen]

The Montpelier II insert is a steel stove at heart. It's unlikely any harm has been done.

 

[bholler]

Hey guys! Just got my new VC Montpellier II wood insert installed the other day. The installer warned me about the odors, but never mentioned a specific break-in procedure. So I let it burn for several hours at moderate heat. Never had more than one log in at a time, but it was pretty hot by the end. Is it possible that I damaged the stove? Everything seems fine, but I'm reading about break-in procedures now and I definitely didn't do that perfectly. Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

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You didn't get it very hot with only one log at a time. It's fine. Not really much need to break in a steel stove anyway

 

[vbu]

I have the quadra fire flavor of this stove and didn't do any type of break in when I first got it. Just had a medium fire like you, I let it rip the next day. Haven't had any issues so far, I don't think you can hurt it. All paint looks good, I don't know what else you could 'break in'