Will Heat Deflector be hot when in use?

YES! Do not touch any part of the Heat Deflector when in use. It will be extremely hot. Children should always be under parental supervision when around the fire pit and Heat Deflector. Always treat Heat Deflector like an open flame.

When can Heat Deflector be removed from the fire pit? | How do I cool down Heat Deflector?

Let both your Heat Deflector and fire pit cool naturally and completely before attempting to move any component of the setup. Using heat-resistant Gloves, Heat Deflector can be removed from the cooling fire pit to cool down separately.

How do you clean Heat Deflector, and how often should you clean it?

By keeping Heat Deflector out of the rain and humidity, cleaning sessions should be few. After a few uses, some soot will build up on the bottom of it. We recommend polishing Heat Deflector’s surfaces with Barkeepers Friend and a dry cloth.

How should I use Heat Deflector?

Heat Deflector is perfectly designed to fit Solo Stove Ranger and can be assembled and placed on top once a fire is already started in Ranger’s burn chamber.