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Scenario 1<\/h3>\r\n You light your kindling and smoke starts pouring into the room instead of going up the chimney. What\u2019s the best first step?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Shut the stove door tightly and wait for the smoke to clear.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Open a nearby window briefly and help warm the flue so draft can start.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Add more wood quickly so the fire gets bigger.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Turn on bathroom and kitchen exhaust fans to pull the smoke out.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 2<\/h3>\r\n Your stove glass keeps turning black after only a few burns. What is the most likely cause?<\/p>\r\n \r\n The glass is defective and needs to be replaced.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n The fire isn\u2019t hot enough because the wood is wet or air is too low.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n You are burning the fire too hot.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n The chimney is too short.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 3<\/h3>\r\n You load the stove full before bed, close the air way down, and wake up to a cold house and a sooty chimney cap. What should you do differently next time?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Pack the stove even tighter and close the air all the way sooner.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Use only huge logs so they burn slower.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Rake coals forward, use medium splits, let it burn hot 10\u201315 minutes, then slowly turn down the air.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Leave the door cracked open all night.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 4<\/h3>\r\n Your toddler and dog keep getting very close to the stove. What is the safest solution?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Tell them \u201cit\u2019s hot\u201d once and hope they remember.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Place a safety gate or barrier around the stove and teach a clear \u201chot zone\u201d rule.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Put a blanket over the stove so they can\u2019t see it.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Only burn at very low temperatures.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 5<\/h3>\r\n You hear a loud roaring or \u201cjet engine\u201d sound in the stove pipe and the temperature is shooting up, even with the air mostly closed. What should you do?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Open the stove door and throw water on the fire.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Ignore it; the sound means the stove is working well.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Close the air fully, keep the door shut, move kids\/pets away, and if the sound grows or you see sparks, evacuate and call 911.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Open all windows and doors to cool the room.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 6<\/h3>\r\n You were told the wood is \u201cseasoned,\u201d but when you add logs they hiss, bubble, and smoke heavily. What does this tell you?<\/p>\r\n \r\n The wood is too dry.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n The wood is still wet and needs more time to season.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Your stove is not big enough.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n You need to burn with the door open.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 7<\/h3>\r\n Every time you open the stove door, ash blows into the room. What\u2019s the best way to open the door to avoid this?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Yank the door open quickly to \u201cget it over with.\u201d\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Open the door about an inch, pause to let pressure equalize, then open slowly.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Turn on all the exhaust fans in the house first.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Never open the door while the stove is warm.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n \r\n
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Scenario 8<\/h3>\r\n Your fire looks fine, but the house has a faint smoky smell. What is the smartest first check?<\/p>\r\n \r\n Pour water in the stove to put the fire out.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Check the door gasket with a dollar bill test and inspect for small leaks or draft issues.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Assume it\u2019s normal and ignore it.\r\n <\/button>\r\n \r\n Burn only bigger logs.\r\n <\/button>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n
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