Wood Pellet Big Timber WPPHT1.0LS Owner's Manual - page 8
the ground when in place. If not pull up on the key until its level. Insert all the way until the keys edge
makes contact with the hopper back.
2. Installation
This heater is intended to be used outdoors only! It should never be used in an enclosed area or a
confined space.
2.1 Installation warning
The installation must conform with local, state and federal codes. In absence of such codes, install in
accordance with the current American National Standard (ANSI) / National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA) codes. Please check local EPA laws to conform with local regulations.
2.2 Minimum clearances
A minimum 36” clearance from this heater and all its parts to combustible materials must be
maintained at all times while the heater is in operation.
2.3 This Heater is to be used on a flat level non-combustible surface only.
Install on flat level non-combustible surface (concrete, tile, stone, etc.).
3. Operation
3.1 Preparation before lighting
3.1.1 Check any possible shipping damage of the heater. If any is found, call us directly.
3.1.2 Please review thoroughly and be sure you understand all of the “safety precautions and
warnings”.
3.1.3 Make sure the fire grate is in its proper position with slots running from the front (Door) to the
back of the heater.
3.1.4 Pour pellets in both hoppers.
3.1.5 Damper Control is both temperature control as well as combustion efficiency control. To reduce
temperature of stove by 250 degrees open damper to see slots. To increase temperature by 250
degrees close damper fully seeing no slots. Opening damper will also clean up particulates (smoke)
by increasing oxygen to fire. Closing damper will increase temperature.
INITIAL FIRING OF THE HEATER:
On initial firing fill the hopper ¾ full about 7 lbs of pellets. This
one time initial firing needs to be done to cure the paint on the unit. Open the damper on the heater
and leave it open for the entire initial burn period. Having the damper closed on initial firing will result
in very high temperatures and potentially damage your heater voiding your warranty. Fire the unit
and let it burn through all of the pellets and then let the heater cool. You will now be free to use the
unit according to the remainder of these directions. On your first firing, the high temperature paint on
the unit will cure. When curing, the paint gives off smoke. This will happen for about the first 15
minutes of operation. Do not breath these fumes, they can make you sick.
3.1.5 Never attempt to relight a hot heater, always wait until the heater is cool.
3.2 Fill hopper completely with pellets.
3.3 Lighting
3.3.1 Open the door and squirt about two tablespoons of alcohol fire gel on the mound of wood
pellets in the middle of the firebox. Pellets will have funneled down from the hopper chute. Do not
use charcoal lighter to light the unit initially, it will raise the temperature too quickly, could affect the
paint on the unit, and is a dangerous flammable liquids.