Wood-burning stoves
Why is the black paint on my new stove peeling or flaking?
This is normal for a new wood-burning stove. The stove body (under the outer casing or stone cage) has been painted with protective paint that peels off during the first heating. This will cause the stove body to emit smoke. When the smoking stops, the stove is ready for normal use. However, the paint on the outer casing should not peel off, but it may change color slightly.
Below is an example image of what paint peeling or flaking usually looks like:
A few things to note regarding installation
- Perform the first heating outdoors if possible.
- The sauna stones should not be installed in the stove before the first heating.
- Legend models with black stone cage: Remove the stone cage from the body by lifting it before the first heating. Applies to Legend models only.
- Do not throw water on the stove during first heating. Painted surfaces can get damaged.
- Remove leftover paint from the body mechanically e.g. with a wire brush and a vacuum cleaner. Please note that it might not be possible to remove all paint residue: The remaining paint will disappear on its own.
- The outer casing has been painted with heat-resistant paint, which reaches its final cured state during the first heating. Prior to this, rubbing or sweeping the painted surfaces of the stove must be avoided.
Normal wear and tear on the heater body during use
- Some rust may appear on the heater body shortly after commissioning. This is normal wear and tear, and slightly rusty parts are not directly visible. However, this has no effect on the product's lifetime or performance.
- The black exterior (outer casing) of the stove should remain rust-free for a long time. This also applies to the glass door and ash pan.