User`s manual

The handle on the right side just behind the door controls the shaker grate. It simplifies the

cleaning of the stove. You just shake the ashes through the grate into the ash pan.

Refer to Removing the Ashes in the CARE AND MAINTENANCE Section of the

Manual for detailed directions.

Firewood used should be seasoned, split wood with an adequate low degree of moisture

(15 - 22%), and ideally about 12 - 14” (30 - 36cm) in length. In order to get “dry wood”, it

should be stored in a dry place under a roof with sufficient fresh airflow for at least one full

year for softer woods and a minimum of two years for hardwoods. Take caution to keep

stored wood at a safe distance from the stove when loading or removing ashes.

Only use the wood fuel as described in the FIREWOOD Section of this manual!

Building the Fire

To start the fire lay a few pieces of kindling or dry twigs and paper at the back of the

firebox (enough for a small fire). Build the wood directly on the stove hearth, and do

not use a grate or elevate the fire.

Pull the air control handle out to Position 1. Light the fire, and during start up you can leave

the door slightly cracked (with supervision) until the kindling is burning well. Add 1 or 2 split

logs on the kindling fire and allow enough time for them to catch on fire (about 2 - 5

minutes). Now close the door completely, and push the air control handle to Position 2.

Further adjustments to the air control may be made later on if necessary. Never reduce

the air intake to Position 0 while logs are still burning. This will cause incomplete

combustion (creosote), risk of explosion, and soot on the glass.

Once the door is closed and burning correctly, the stove does not require supervision.

The RAIS Gabo Series was developed to an optimal thermal output of 15,300 BTU/hr (4.5

kW) with a water content of 18%, which corresponds to about 4½ lbs wood/hour. If the

fire is fed more than recommended, there is a danger that the stove will be overloaded and

might discolor. Over firing is unnecessary and will void the warranty.

Check for a Proper Burn

For a proper burn, the inside of the firebox and the glass panel should be free of soot, and

the ashes in the bottom should be light gray (not black). To allow more air in to the heating

chamber, pull out the air control handle.

For normal operation the air control handle should be set at Position 2. However, if the

wood is burning too quickly, you can adjust (push in) the air control handle.

To ensure a proper and safe combustion, there should be bright and lasting

flames/embers. Don't let the wood smolder. Do not close the air inlets completely

during normal usage.