After a promise a while ago to post the instructions, I got an e mail needing the booklet. So any of you out there using a Tempwood Woodstove, go nuts! If you double click on the pics you should be able to see the instructions clearly. This is the booklet I received with my stove, so use at your own risk, and remember, indoor chimneys, and mainfloor situated woodstoves work better :)
One bonus, it has cut our gas consumption down to half. With good wood, it burns at a steady heat all night.
The only time we had a problem, was after the first season of installation, and stupidly, we forgot to empty the chimney cleanout in the basement. So it was backdrafting into the house, if this happens, sometimes it can be that your chimney is not high enough or you haven't cleaned your chimney correctly.
We have our stove installed on a brick floor, brick wall and steel framing with that concrete board. So far, we haven't had time to finish the concrete board (looks like drywall). I have to antique it some how. Our tempwood is tied into a chimney that is indoors and runs from the basement up two floors and out through (of course) the attic. I have a chimney cleanout in the basement, and we sweep the chimney a few times a year.
Okay, the first two pages posted are the last two pages, I can't figure out how to move them around. So don't install backwards ;)
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Random reader, found you via Google. I have one of these wood stoves and i love it. Thanks for posting the instruction book!
You know what, I have about 20 hits at least per day, just looking for instructions. You are the first person to say "THANKS". Thanks for saying thanks :)
Great stoves, my only problem, was when the chimney wasn't cleaned correctly.
Last week I had a few problems with the temp of the fire, but I think it had to do with the weather, it went so hot the thermometer flew off the stove, and then the next day, had problems getting it going. Sometimes it depends on barometric pressure.
Thanks again for your thanks,
Lisa
I've had this stove in my house since I bought the place 5 years ago. Killer stove -- pretty ugly (?!) but works great. Great to see the instructions. I'd second Greg: thanks for putting them up.
It is a great stove, but yes, it is ugly as sin. We have to paint ours this year, as it is all splotchy.
Yet, it comes in handy when the power goes out and you can cook a seven course dinner on it.
Hey, if any of you have the back stamp, like the picture saying UL or CSA approved please send it to my email, and I will post it. A few people have been looking for a pic of this for insurance purposes.
Thanks, Lisa
I have heated my house for 17 years with a Tempwood. I wish I could get a new one! Thanks for posting this!
I was recently given a tempwood stove for free from a friend who no longer wanted it. However when I was going though the parts I came across a piece of metal, about as wide as the stove, making it seem like a tray for inside the stove. Any ideas what it is used for? Also, thanks for the instructions, they really helped a lot!
Could it be a heat guard for the back of the stove? I just have the actual tempwood firebricks lining the inside. Good question, I'll ask my dad, and see what he thinks, he's had a few Tempwoods as well.
If you don't have bricks it could be an ash liner? The bottoms of the stoves don't get that hot, some I guess from what Dad was saying may have had those instead, he is using a similar type of stove Carmor, and it only has fire bricks on the sides of the box.
It is a heat shield and mounts undeer the bottom of the stove leaving a one inch air gap
Dodge
Thanks Dodge! :)
We heated a split level with a big and a small tempwood. Used a cord of wood per season in Missouri. Wife wanted a fireplace till I showed her the statistics. She whined:"There aren't any flames!"
I made a radiator plate stand for in front of the stove and painted flames on IT
shame they're outa bidness
Joe now in Florida
Hi all,
We have a CARMOR wood stove that looks just like the Tempwood..
I wonder if anyone else knows about the Carmor and if they have its instructions/manual ?
Thanks Dick
PS: Stick Eye THANKS for posting your instructions ...
Hi Dick,
Actually my father uses a Carmor out in his garage, that has a loft, year round. It is exactly like the Tempwood, his is smaller than my Tempwood. I will see if he has an instruction manual (pretty sure he doesn't), I think though if you go by the same premise of the Tempwood instructions, you should be okay. I will ask though. Glad you found the post and enjoyed it. This year we are actually trying out a newer stove, as we have found a hard time getting wood that fits into the opening of the Tempwood. That is my only issue, and I do not want to chop wood. The Tempwood will be most likely put into the concrete toolshed attatched to our 1870's house, so if I need to put the dogs outside on a cold winter's day, they will have warmth :)
I have had a Tempwood for 10 years in my present house and had one for 11 years in a previous house. I love the stoves, but a chimney sweep cleaned my chimney yesterday and told me it is very inefficient and pollutes the enviorment, is this true? He suggests I buy a more modern woodstove (he does not sell WS's) yet this Tempwood seems to work so well, and I bought it used 10 years ago. Any thoughts from anyone about this?
If I am reading this correctly I DO NOT put a damper in the stove pipe itself correct? The two holes on top take it's place?
Well, Anon, your chimney sweeper may be correct, or depending on what type of wood you burn, depending at what temp you burn, it all "depends". Yes, the newer stoves are supposedly more energy efficient, but, I like to rely on what is tried and true. What works is what works. I do have a stove that I am going to be installing, and I am going to try it out for a season and see if I notice a difference. It's a Regency, second hand. I think it heats up to 1500 feet. One thing I do not like about it, is that I will have to be cleaning glass, I will have to front load. That is the beauty of the Tempwood, no glass to clean and no logs that could roll out on an unsuspecting toe :)
Sean, yes, as per instructions you rely on the drafts of the actual stove, being those holes, you do not install a damper. :)
Oh, and for the record, we sweep our own chimney, and use the basement cleanout.
Those chimney sweeping logs are fantastic. Three days after burning them, I find I cannot get a good draft, which means it is time to clean out the basement cleanout. It makes a heck of a difference. Not that you can avoid the actual manual sweeping though :(
Hey. I have a tempwood also, obviously. but its been in use for as long as they've been out. after so many years of HARD use and burning too hot then too low, there are cracks in the back and a crack starting in the front. they arent produced any more so im crying trying to find a replacement at least close to as good. can ANYONE help me. im afraid to leave it alone with the cracks but its my main source of heat in the winter.
PLEASE HELP IF YOU CAN.
Well, Anon, methinks your stove has had the biscuit. Not only are you inhaling naughty vapours, but you are certainly taking a walk on the wild side. Suck it up unfortunately, and get some good oil filled radiant heaters until the Woodstove Gods bless you with another Tempwood. All good things come to an end, and at this point, thank heavens it's your woodstove, and not you. Don't even consider using it! It wouldn't be worth it to take it to a blacksmith, as that would be an expensive fix.
Word to the wise, keep your ashes down below the fire brick level, and hoopefully others will not have to deal with the same travesty. R.I.P. Tempwood.
Hi there...love this stove also, but need new fire bricks, and can't find new ones anywhere. If anybody knows of a place to get them,please post it. The mfg. Mohawk Industries, from here in MA went out of business when the gove. put regs on woodstoves. For the poster looking for another, check Craigs list..depending on where you live. We are nearly ready to buy another, if there is no supply of the brick found.
thank you for a wonderful site! i too have just been given 2 tempwoods. a big one and a small one. both need fire bricks. can i just line with regular fire bricks, cut to size??? any suggestions as to where to get proper one? thanks, mary
Thank you :) You are so lucky to have two Tempwoods, oh, I am so envious :)
In my humble opinion, maybe others will have differing opinions, but yes, line them with regular fire bricks cut to size. I think there should be a line demarkation where they should sit. Along the base and up the sides to a point. I have used the original fire bricks forever, but it might be an idea to put a search out on kijiji (sp) or craigslist or a google search.
Enjoy the heat!!
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THANK YOU FOR THE INFORMATION ON THE TEMPWOOD STOVE. I NEED TO REPLACE THE FIRE BRICK AND NEED DIRECTIONS FOR THAT. CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THAT? THANK YOU
Hi,
You should be able to get fire bricks at your local hardware store. You may have to cut them down to fit with a concrete saw. That would be what I would do. Make sure they are fire bricks though, not regular bricks :)
Sometimes if you are lucky, you can find them online for sale, if you want the ones that are actually stamped with Tempwood.
hmmm, now I bought fire bricks for 5 dollars a piece. The tempwood ones are VERY different. So, your best bet is to find them on line, or request them on craigslist, or kijiji. Someone may have a stash in their basement.
Thank you for posting this Tempwood manual!! It came to me last month for free. It didn't come with a plate lifter or ash removal tool. Do you know what I could use as a tool for removing the ash? Because of you, I'll at least know how to operate the stove! Thanks, again!!
I really Appreciate the manual. I just hope the BI likes it too...
Glad you guys and gals are still finding the manual useful :) I haven't logged in here for a few years. . . so, remember, do not put a damper in and keep your chimney swept and clean. I am still using my Tempwood and LOVE IT!
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