Owner Manual

3 | Page Catalyst Owner’s Manual | © MF Fire 2017
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................... 2
Table of Contents ................................................................................ 3
Safety Precautions .............................................................................. 5
Installation ........................................................................................ 5
Operation ......................................................................................... 5
Maintenance .................................................................................... 6
Features and Specifications ................................................................ 7
Heating Specifications ..................................................................... 7
Dimensions ...................................................................................... 8
Emissions ........................................................................................ 8
Stove Installation ................................................................................. 9
Planning the Installation .................................................................. 9
Stove Placement Requirements .................................................... 10
Standard Installation ...................................................................... 11
Corner Installation ......................................................................... 12
Chimney Requirements ................................................................. 13
Chimney Connector Requirements ............................................... 14
Chimney Termination Requirements ............................................. 15
Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney ..................... 16
Special Installation: Masonry Chimney ......................................... 17
Special Installation: Masonry Fireplace ......................................... 18
Installing the Soapstone ................................................................ 19
Connecting the Combustion Fan ................................................... 20
Connecting the Electronics ............................................................ 23
Connecting the Smart Sensors ..................................................... 24
Initial Curing ................................................................................... 24
How Catalyst Works .......................................................................... 25
Combustion Fan and Room Blower .............................................. 25
Turbo-Start ..................................................................................... 26
Controlling the Burn ....................................................................... 26
Reloading ....................................................................................... 27
Controlling the Blower ................................................................... 27
Wood Selection ............................................................................. 27
Ordinary Operating Sounds ........................................................... 28
Operating Without Electricity ......................................................... 28
Engaging the Catalytic Combustor ................................................ 29