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Use and Operation

Congratulations on your interest and/or purchase of an Earth Rocket Stove! Here is some useful information about your stove, how to use it, and how to take care of it.

Getting to know your Earth Rocket Stove:

Wood entry door

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Damper door

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Ash Door and Tray

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Grate

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Grill Rack

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Starting your Fire:

Your Earth Rocket Stove operates on the same basis of any wood stove, in that it needs:

  • Good air flow​

  • Stirring or shaking of the coals and ashes with a poker or other appropriate instrument

  • Continual supply of fuel/wood

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You can place paper, chips, tiny sticks, leaves or some type of fire starter in the ash pan or grate. Use only DRY small sticks! Never use green or wet wood! Dead fallen tree limbs or branches broken into small pieces are great!

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Light and allow flames to establish, then as the fire increases, add larger dry fuel/wood. Keep the air flowing as needed.

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IMPORTANT! Keep the ash pan and grate open for air. Stir after your fire is going. The ashes and coals can pack and restrict air flow and your fire power will decrease.

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Give yourself time! Practice makes perfect. You will learn after a few fires how to start and maintain a good hot fire!

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Remember:

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  • Keep your fire fed with fuel

  • Keep the grate open

  • Ashes removed

  • Damper adjusted properly

Operational Cautions!

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  • Always place your Earth Rocket Stove on a flat, solid, level surface.​

  • Place your Earth Rocket Stove in a place where there is the least amount of people traffic, especially small children.​

  • ALWAYS handle skillets, pans, griddles, and cookware with extreme care and attention. Hot grease and oil must be disposed of properly.

  • Before lifting or moving your cookware from off your Earth Rocket Stove, always use heat protection mittens, cooking gloves, etc.... every time! Know where you are taking the cookware ahead of time. Be alert! Look around you. Watch for children running or playing. And remember to verbally warn everyone to stay clear!

  • NEVER assume that any of the spring handles are not HOT! They may or may not be depending on the temperature and use of the unit. ALWAYS use mittens or gloves!

  • SAFETY FIRST! EVERY TIME!

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