FOR USE ON STOVE TOP
Place on the top, or on the front or side surface. Magnet holds to steel at temperatures up to 800°F (425°C). Place as recommended by dealer or manufacturer, usually a position where the surface is hottest.

If your painted woodstove is new, to avoid marking paint, do not use thermometer until stove paint has cured completely. One hot fire in a new stove will typically cure paint. Consult stove manufacturer’s manual for best operation.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MOST WOODSTOVE SURFACES:
• Above 650°F (350°C): Wasting energy, may damage woodstove, safety hazard. Over-firing a metal stove consumes wood without generating additional room heat, because excess energy is lost up the stovepipe. Higher temperatures will often be reached on initial firing, but are not advised for continuing operation.

• 400°F to 650°F (200°C - 350°C): Ideal operating efficiency. Complete combustion, safest operation.

• Below 400°F (200°C): Smoky, dirty fire, safety hazard. Burning too cool results in incomplete combustion, causing formation of hazardous soot and creosote in chimney. May clog catalytic combustors.

FOR USE ON STOVEPIPE
Attaches magnetically to flue pipe. Best placement is 12 inches (.3 m) above top of stove. Magnet holds to steel at temperatures up to 800°F (425°C). Exposure to higher temperatures may cause thermometer to fall and burn floor. To eliminate this risk, drill small hole in flue pipe, and place safety screw through eyelet in center of thermometer. Or use wire to secure thermometer, attached through holes on sides. Consult stove manufacturer’s manual for best operation.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MOST SINGLE-WALL STOVEPIPE:
• Above 475°F (250°C): Wasting energy, may damage woodstove, safety hazard. Over-firing a metal stove consumes wood without generating additional room heat, because excess energy is lost up the stovepipe. Higher temperatures will often be reached on initial firing, but are not advised for continuing operation.

• 230°F to 475°F (110°C - 250°C): Ideal operating efficiency. Complete combustion, safest operation.

• Below 230°F (110°C): Smoky, dirty fire, safety hazard. Burning too cool results in incomplete combustion, causing formation of hazardous soot and creosote in chimney. May clog catalytic combustors.