LG 1003C User Manual

 

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REFUELING 
To refuel the stove, open the bypass damper and move 
the primary air control to "HIGH."  Let the fire "LIVEN UP" 
for about one minute. Open the fuel door about ½” (1 cm) 
and hold in this position about 30 seconds or until the 
stove is drafting well. Open the door and add wood. After 
refueling, reset the primary draft control to the desired po-
sition, and close the bypass when the catalytic tempera-
ture probe reaches operating temperatures of 600

° F indi-

cated on the temperature probe. 
 
BYPASS DAMPER CONTROL 
The operating handle of your bypass damper control is 
located on the front of the stove flue collar. By moving 
the bypass damper control, the operator can route the 
fire either through the catalytic combustor (pushed in) or 
directly up the flue (pulled out). When starting a fire or 
refueling, the bypass damper control must be pulled out.  
Once the fire is established, it must be pushed in. 
 

 

 
CATALYTIC TEMPERATURE PROBE 
The catalytic temperature probe monitors the tempera-
ture of your catalytic combustor. Once you have estab-
lished a fire and the catalytic temperature probe indi-
cates the temperature of your catalytic combustor. When 
it reaches a temperature of 600 degrees (approximately 
20 - 25 minutes), close the bypass damper control. De-
pending on the type and size of the fuel load as well as 
the length of time the stove has been burning, your cata-
lytic combustor should operate –between 1000 to 1800 
degrees. 
 
When the optional blower is operating it will affect the 
temperature probe reading. Turn the blower off for an 
accurate reading. 

BURN RECOMMENDED FUEL 
This appliance is approved for use with untreated natural 
dry wood only (see Important Warnings, page 2, #8).  
Burning materials other than natural wood will shorten 
the life of the catalytic combustor. Do not burn particle-
board or pressed logs using bonding agents as they can 
produce conditions, which will deteriorate metal or dam-
age the catalyst. Green or uncured wood does not work 
well as fuel, and can cause increased creosote buildups 
and plugging of the catalytic combustor. The value of 
green wood as a source of heat is limited. Do not over-
load or use kindling wood or mill ends for primary fuel as 
this may cause overfiring. Overfiring is a condition where 
excessive temperatures are reached, beyond the design 
capabilities of the stove. The damage that occurs from 
overfiring is not covered under the stove warranty. 

 
WARNING: BURNING IMPROPER FUEL (I.E. CHAR-
COAL) CAN RESULT IN CARBON MONOXIDE POISON-
ING WHICH MAY LEAD TO DEATH! 

 
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING – EARLY  SIGNS 
OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING RESEMBLE 
THE FLU WITH HEADACHES, DIZZINESS, OR NAU-
SEA.  IF YOU HAVE THESE SIGNS, GET FRESH AIR 
AT ONCE!  HAVE THE HEATER INSPECTED BY A 
QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.  SOME PEOPLE 
ARE MORE AFFECTED BY CARBON MONOXIDE 
THAN OTHERS.  THESE INCLUDE PREGNANT 
WOMEN, PEOPLE WITH HEART OR LUNG DISEASE 
OR ANEMIA, THOSE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF 
ALCOHOL, AND THOSE AT HIGH ALTITUDES

 
WHY SEASONED WOOD? 
The key to the success of a good fire that produces heat 
from a woodstove is the wood. It needs to be well-
seasoned natural wood.  

 

What does “Well-Seasoned” mean?  When a tree is cut 
down, the wood is green, full of sap and moisture. This 
moisture content can exceed 80%, which must be re-
duced to less than 20%. Wood properly seasoned is then 
capable of generating the heat the stove was designed 
to provide. 

 

Green wood does not burn easily.  Attempting to burn 
green wood often results in a lot of smoke and very little 
fire. Time is the most important factor in seasoning 
wood.  Ideally the moisture content should be reduced to 
11-20%, although very few of us will be able to check 
that figure.  There are several steps that should be taken 
to ensure that that you come close to these figures.