stove black burn off smell?

[rebn]

I was able to get my hands on a used Jotul F-3. I hired a company to install a ventiox liner in my masonry chimney and connect the unit. (I have a double-sided coal burning fireplace) I installed a smoke cover outlet on the top as the previous owner was venting up and I'm venting out the back into the chimney. So aside from the liner and elbow, the only "new" piece is the smoke cover outlet. I expected some smells from the new pieces as I burn hotter each time. I've been burning for about a month now and when the temp. peaks at 550 or 600 on my Rutland contact thermometer I can smell a "burn-off" type odor. (I usually don't burn this hot for more than a few minutes) Is it unusual that it's still happening? I also notice that I get stomach cramps when this happens. No headaches, trouble breathing, nausea, etc. so I don't think it's carbon monoxide. (I have a detector nearby) Anyone else have any idea??

thanks,

-Ari

 

[RedGuy]

I got very little fumes from my paint, and only durring curring. I had no fumes the second day. Did you follow the manufactures instructions for curring the paint?

 

[rebn]

I didn't paint any parts; it's just the factory stove black coating.

 

[Nic36]

My new stove and pipe smelled for the whole first year, with the odor gradually becoming less each time. This was mainly because I was still figuring out how to use the stove and was scared to burn too hot. Even early in the the second year though, I could smell it.

I would say it's normal. Give it a bit longer.

 

[RedGuy]

I didn't paint any parts; it's just the factory stove black coating.

Right, but that paint still has to be cured. All they do at the factory is spray it, but high temp paints require heat/cool cycles to cure properly.