Owner Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Safety Precautions
- Features and Specifications
- Stove Installation
- Planning the Installation
- Stove Placement Requirements
- Standard Installation: Through back wall
- Standard Installation: 90-degree elbow
- Chimney Requirements
- Chimney Connector Requirements
- Chimney Termination Requirements
- Special Installation: Exterior Factory-Built Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Chimney
- Special Installation: Masonry Fireplace
- Installing the Brick and Ceramic Fiberboard
- Catalytic Combustor
- Ash Retainer
- Stove Top Thermometer
- Initial Curing
- How Nova Works
- Regular Maintenance and Troubleshooting
- Monthly Maintenance
- Annual Maintenance
- Catalytic Combustor Replacement
- Lifetime Limited Warranty
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Reloading
When reloading, if there is a large coal bed (glowing red coals, covering
the entire bottom, at least an inch deep), there is no need to use
kindling or newspaper. To reload, open the bypass, wait 10-15
seconds for the exhaust gases to re-stabilize, and slowly open the front
door. Fill the firebox chamber with logs, taking care not to stack the
logs too close or touching the front door glass. Then simply shut the
door and walk away. Close the bypass when the provided thermometer
reads “ENGAGE CATALYST”.
Wood Selection
Use ONLY untreated wood in your Nova. The use of any other fuel
may result in unsafe burning conditions and cause damage to the stove.
When choosing wood, you should use non-resinous, seasoned
hardwoods. Example of appropriate hardwoods are Oak, ash, and
maple. Seasoned wood is wood with between 15-20% moisture
content. To test the moisture content, split a piece of wood and use
your wood moisture meter on the interior center of the wood. Store this
wood in a dry place and remote from your Nova. Do not dispose of
ashes near where fuel is stored to prevent accidental fires.
Why does dry wood matter? It burns much more efficiently, increasing
heat output from the stove and reducing creosote buildup in the
chimney. Refer to our website blog posts for additional information
regarding non-resinous, seasoned hardwoods.
Ordinary Operating Sounds
During the typical operation of your Nova, the wood stove will make
occasional creaking noises. This is completely normal and is likely
caused by the heating and cooling of the stove. Additionally, the
optional room blower fan will create slight noise as it moves air
throughout the room. The room blower fan can be added on to your
stove if not selected during initial purchase.