wood stove insert

Karpol · 11-24-2007, 03:19 PM

I recently moved into a cabin with a wood stove insert. The stove has two pull levers at the bottom, and a large pull lever top right. Also, has an electric fan.

The name of the stove has been painted over, so can't contact the manufacturer.

I'm not sure what the levers are for. When burning a fire, a lot of smoke comes into the house, upon opening the stove door to stoke. So, I wonder if I knew what the levers are for, and how best to adjust them, if this would help.

Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Karpol

skymaster · 11-24-2007, 05:12 PM

karpol; I dont know but here is my guess :} the top right could be the flue damper which if closed is a great reason for getting smoke into your place. Usually bottom levers are for ash removal, some stoves have an ash bin the will open or swing out. I would take a few mins when there is NO fire and cool to investigate. Also take photos of stove, more than likely it was purchased close by and if there are some dealers show em pics. most likely they can give ya a name and instructions even.

Karpol · 11-24-2007, 06:18 PM

skymaster: Thanks so much for your reply. I'll do as you suggest and take a photo to local stove dealers.

I've been experimenting today, and the second fire seems to be going better.

Thanks again,
Karpol

**joasis** · 11-25-2007, 06:33 AM

Ash grate shaker for one on the bottom, possible fresh air intake for the other, now which is which you will have to figure out...the damper is the top lever, and generally it is either open or closed...do not try to "choke" it with a partial opening.

skymaster · 11-25-2007, 11:52 AM

Joasis: THATS THE ONE I COULDNT REMEMBER THE SHAKER

Karpol · 11-25-2007, 12:56 PM

Joasis,

Thanks for the information.

It seems that smoke will come out of the chimney whether the damper knob is pushed all the way in, or pulled all the way out. I will try not to "choke" it as you suggest.

One more question...the "ash grate shaker" knob?????? I don't see any openings in the flooring of the woodstove. What is the function of this knob?

I'm used to using a very simple wood burning stove, so this one has me baffled, as pushing and pulling the levers hasn't seemed to make much difference in performance.

Thanks again,
Karpol

11-24-2007, 03:19 PM	#1
Karpol Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	wood stove insert I recently moved into a cabin with a wood stove insert. The stove has two pull levers at the bottom, and a large pull lever top right. Also, has an electric fan. The name of the stove has been painted over, so can't contact the manufacturer. I'm not sure what the levers are for. When burning a fire, a lot of smoke comes into the house, upon opening the stove door to stoke. So, I wonder if I knew what the levers are for, and how best to adjust them, if this would help. Any suggestions? Thanks, Karpol

11-24-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
skymaster Custom Cabinet Maker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netcong NJ Posts: 1,097	wood stove insert karpol; I dont know but here is my guess :} the top right could be the flue damper which if closed is a great reason for getting smoke into your place. Usually bottom levers are for ash removal, some stoves have an ash bin the will open or swing out. I would take a few mins when there is NO fire and cool to investigate. Also take photos of stove, more than likely it was purchased close by and if there are some dealers show em pics. most likely they can give ya a name and instructions even.

11-24-2007, 06:18 PM	#3
Karpol Newbie Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3	wood stove insert skymaster: Thanks so much for your reply. I'll do as you suggest and take a photo to local stove dealers. I've been experimenting today, and the second fire seems to be going better. Thanks again, Karpol

11-25-2007, 06:33 AM	#4
joasis General Contractor Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 868	wood stove insert Ash grate shaker for one on the bottom, possible fresh air intake for the other, now which is which you will have to figure out...the damper is the top lever, and generally it is either open or closed...do not try to "choke" it with a partial opening. __________________ Ladwig Construction Hennessey, Oklahoma 405 853 1563

11-25-2007, 11:52 AM	#5
skymaster Custom Cabinet Maker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Netcong NJ Posts: 1,097	wood stove insert Joasis: THATS THE ONE I COULDNT REMEMBER THE SHAKER

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