HI,
Thanks to previous guidance on these forums, we bought the Encore Flexburn. It was just fired up for the first time.
I read the manual and sadly am still a tad confused.
Hopefully you can give me some tips and more importantly DO NOTs!
Here is how I understood the instructions
The first fire is lit and going well with airflow full open and damper fully opened. Over the last hour I've added a couple logs from time to time. My plan is to hold off on "filling" the box to the top so that it does not get too hot.
Once an ember bed is established I would close airflow to High Efficiency mode AND at the same time close the damper (around 450F according to stove thermometer PLUS check the catalytic sensor in back) ?
Each time I add wood I would move both levers to their open positions and then close them once done reloading?
My main confusion is when do I NOT use both levers simultaneously.
Also I got the optional firescreen and wondered how my lever operation might change if I leave the screen in place and as such the doors open versus doors closed. With the doors open do I not even operate the levers?
Finally for my first couple of burns it seems like I would NOT engage the catalytic converter since it was recommended to not go above 450 (I assume to prime the stove)
Thank you for your expertise and time.
Phillyman
Thanks to previous guidance on these forums, we bought the Encore Flexburn. It was just fired up for the first time.
I read the manual and sadly am still a tad confused.
Hopefully you can give me some tips and more importantly DO NOTs!
Here is how I understood the instructions
The first fire is lit and going well with airflow full open and damper fully opened. Over the last hour I've added a couple logs from time to time. My plan is to hold off on "filling" the box to the top so that it does not get too hot.
Once an ember bed is established I would close airflow to High Efficiency mode AND at the same time close the damper (around 450F according to stove thermometer PLUS check the catalytic sensor in back) ?
Each time I add wood I would move both levers to their open positions and then close them once done reloading?
My main confusion is when do I NOT use both levers simultaneously.
Also I got the optional firescreen and wondered how my lever operation might change if I leave the screen in place and as such the doors open versus doors closed. With the doors open do I not even operate the levers?
Finally for my first couple of burns it seems like I would NOT engage the catalytic converter since it was recommended to not go above 450 (I assume to prime the stove)
Thank you for your expertise and time.
Phillyman