American Energy Systems Ovation - Manual (Page 16)

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1. Never use gasoline, kerosene, charcoal lighter fluid, or other flammable liquids to start
a fire.
2. Do not burn coal. The sulfur in coal will corrode the firebox.
3. Do not burn ocean driftwood or other waterlogged wood. The salt will corrode the
firebox and chimney.
4. Do not operate the Ovation Stove with its door partially open, except for the first few
minutes during startup.
5. Do not abuse your Ovation Stove by burning paper, cardboard, or construction material
such as pressed wood, plywood, or lumber as part of a normal fire.
6. Do not allow wood to smolder or burn without flame, this will produce excessive
creosote in the unit. The flame is an indication that the solid fuel is decomposing and
burning off gases. Without a flame, these gases will add to the cooling effect, remain
unburned, and add to annual maintenance costs.
7. Never operate your stove with the ash drawer open.
IMPORTANT NOTES