Northern Lights Timberline User manual

Timberline Wood Burning Stove
Safety:
- Never fire up the heater unless the water level in the tub is at least 2” above the top wall fitting.
Never drain water until fire is fully extinguished.
- Heater is not for use in freezing weather.
- Never use flammable liquids to start a fire, never store flammable liquids near the stove. The
stove is designed to burn wood only.
- The front door side of the heaters and the chimney will be hot when burning properly and these
could set objects such as clothing and curtains on fire if they touch there. Keep anything
flammable away from the heater, including fuel, paper, flammable liquids, matches, or
combustible material of any kind.
- Do not allow children to play around the heater. Carefully supervise children when they are in
the same area with the stove while it is on. Do not touch the heater, especially the front (door
end) and the chimney, while it is in operation as it will be hot enough to burn skin seriously.
- Be sure everyone is aware of high surface temperatures of the door end and the chimney and
avoid contact with skin or clothing and combustible items to avoid ignition.
- Do not allow anyone to operate the heater who is not familiar with the operating instructions.
- Do not leave stove unattended when in operation.
- The water in the top layer of the tub will be hot, while at the bottom it will be colder. A paddle is
typically used to stir the water, so the temperature of the water becomes more uniform.
- Always check the floating thermometer and the temperature gauge on the top of the heater
before using the hot tub. Never heat the hot tub higher than 40 degrees C (104 degrees F);
102ºFis the recommended bathing temperature.
Starting a fire:
1) Place a handful to dry kindling on the base or grate of the stove.
2) Cut 2 or 3 wood logs into smaller strips and place strips on top of kindling.
3) Open the stove door and damper.
4) Light a fire carefully on wood. Prop door open to allow airflow between stove door and damper.
5) Once you have a well burning fire adjust the ash tray and or door to maintain a clean smoke and
to keep the temperature gauge around 65 to 70 ºC. Do not let it reach the boiling temperature
(100°C).
Accelerating Heating Time:
For the shortest possible heating time, use split, dry wood. Regularly add small amounts of small pieces
of wood. Large amounts of wood added to the stove at once can decrease the working temperature and
create an uneven combustion, which prolongs the heating time. As a guideline, the combustion chamber
can be filled up to 3/4 with wood.

Adjusting the Temperature:
The recommended water temperature for the hot tub is 39 degrees C (102.2 degrees F). The fire can be
reduced by closing the ash tray more as well as the stove door so as to limit the amount of oxygen
entering the stove. By reducing the openings for air intake, you limit the amount of air the stove can
take in and the rate of combustion will be reduced. More usable heat will be given off by closing down
the damper slightly so that heat from burning gasses remains inside the stove for a longer period and
transmits more heat into the surrounding water jacket. By opening the damper, heated gases from the
wood fire in the stove go out the chimney and heat is lost.
The easiest way to increase airflow when starting the fire is to simply pull the ash drawer out an inch or
two. With a little experience, adjustments will become second nature.
If the water is too warm, add cold water.
Before Entering Tub:
Close door. Push in the ash tray fully and to decrease the intensity of the fire to prevent excessively hot
water from entering tub while people are inside. Check the water temperature and add cold water if it
exceeds 104ºF.
Ofuro Tub
Safety Requirements:
- Never go in hot tub while fire is burning strongly in heater. Properly reduce or even extinguish
the fire and check water temperature before entering tub.
- Do not permit electric appliances (such as a light, telephone, radio or television) within 5 ft (1.5
meters) of this hot tub.
- Children should not use hot tubs without adult supervision.
- Prolonged immersion in a hot tub may be injurious to your health.
- Pregnant or people under medical care (such as but not limited to heart disease, diabetes, blood
pressure, circulatory problems, obesity) should consult a physician before using a hot tub.
- People using medications and/or having an adverse medical history should consult a physician
before using a hot tub.
- People with infectious diseases, sores or open wounds should not use a hot tub.
- To avoid injury, exercise care when entering or exiting the hot tub. Wet surfaces will be slippery.
Never jump in hot tub or subject it to unintended loads.
- Do not use drugs or alcohol before or during het use of a hot tub to avoid unconsciousness and
possible drowning.
- Always check the floating thermometer and the temperature gauge on the top of the heater
before using the hot tub. Never heat the hot tub higher than 40 degrees C (104 degrees F);
102ºF is the recommended temperature.
- Never walk, climb, play or jump on the cover.
- When tub is not in use, cover must be properly positioned and secured with clips.
- Never leave the hot tub unattended when it is filled with water. If you must leave the hot tub,
ensure that the fire has been extinguished and that the hot tub is secured with the cover on and
straps clipped

Prolonged immersion in hot water may induce hyperthermia. The causes, symptoms, and effects of
hyperthermia may be described follows. Hyperthermia occurs when the internal temperature of the
body reaches a level several degrees above the normal body temperature of 37 degrees C (98.6 degrees
F). The symptoms of hyperthermia include drowsiness, lethargy, and an increase in the internal
temperature of the body. The effects of hyperthermia include unawareness of impending hazard, failure
to perceive body heat, failure to recognize the need to exit the hot tub, physical inability to exit hot tub,
fetal damage in pregnant women, and unconsciousness and danger of drowning.
Warning: The use of alcohol or drugs can greatly increase the risk of fatal hyperthermia in hot tubs.
Filling and Draining:
- Tub can be filled with fresh water from spigot. Fill to approximately ¾, so there will not be
excessive spillage when a person(s) enters the tub.
- The tub is drained using the drain plug in the floor. When you wish to replace the water, you can
drain the tub quickly using the floor drain.
Leaks:
- Should you notice any leaks, please report to maintenance who will give you sawdust as a first
line of repair. If leaks persist, please report to maintenance.
Cleaning and maintenance:
- The hot tub is not to be used as a bathtub or shower. Please use shower before entering hot tub
and enter clean and rinsed of all personal hygiene products.
- Personal hygiene products do not belong in the hot tub. This includes hair spray, hair mousse,
styling gels, deodorant, antiperspirant, suntan lotions, excess sweat, make-up, skin creams of
any sort and excess soap or dyes in bathing suits.
- Never use household cleaners on tub. When finished, rinse water and ensure all particles and
debris are rinsed out.