{"product_id":"airx-air-management-system-for-nova-2-wood-stoves","title":"MF AirX – Air Management System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"pc-parent-section-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-features-and-specs-section undefined\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-content-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-text-container pc-content-flow-mini null\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMF Fire AirX Air Management System Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-text-container pc-content-flow-mini null\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomated Smart Airflow Control\u003c\/strong\u003e: Engineered to manage the most critical and commonly mishandled moment of a fire—right after loading or reloading—the AirX system automatically adjusts air intake to deliver a cleaner, more efficient burn every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Button Set-and-Forget Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: A single button activates the entire smart air management cycle, eliminating the guesswork of manual damper adjustments and making it ideal for both novice and experienced wood burners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 70% Air Reduction After Timer Cycle\u003c\/strong\u003e: At the start of a fire, the air intake opens wide for strong ignition; once the system timer is reached, airflow is automatically reduced by approximately 70% to maximize burn duration and heat retention.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLonger Burn Times Between Reloads\u003c\/strong\u003e: By intelligently reducing airflow at the optimal moment, AirX helps wood last significantly longer while preserving valuable coals for easier restarts and overnight burns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher Combustion Efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e: When paired with the Nova 2X, AirX makes it the most efficient single burn rate wood stove on the market, delivering strong heat output with dramatically less wasted fuel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaner Burns and Lower Emissions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Targets the loading phase where most user error and emission spikes occur, resulting in a cleaner, more environmentally responsible burn cycle and reduced particulate output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Battery Back-Up Capability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Add the optional battery back-up to keep the AirX system operational for weeks—or even months—during power outages, ensuring uninterrupted smart performance in most installations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFail-Safe Manual Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e: If the AirX system is bypassed or unpowered, the stove continues to operate exactly like the standard Nova 2, providing dependable heat regardless of electrical conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Upgrade for Nova 2 Owners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed as a bolt-on retrofit for existing Nova 2 wood stoves, AirX attaches directly to the rear air inlet for fast, accessible installation without firebox modifications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes New Rear Air Duct\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ships complete with a redesigned rear air duct, providing all the hardware needed to convert your Nova 2 into the smarter, more efficient Nova 2X configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProven Wood Stove Electronics Pedigree\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built by MF Fire, which has designed and manufactured wood stove electronics since 2014—over a decade of spotless performance backed by unparalleled industry experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard Equipment on All Nova 2X Stoves\u003c\/strong\u003e: The AirX system ships standard on every new Nova 2X wood stove, so no separate purchase is required when buying the latest generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-content-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-text-container pc-content-flow-mini null\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMF Fire AirX Air Management System Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-table-container null\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMF Fire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirX – Air Management System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWood Stove Air Management \/ Retrofit Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Stoves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNova 2 and Nova 2X Wood Stoves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFunction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutomated Air Intake Control After Fire Loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActivation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-Button Operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAir Reduction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 70% After Timer Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInitial Air Position\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully Open at Fire Start\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear Air Inlet of Stove\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Components\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAirX Control Unit and New Rear Air Duct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Electrical (Plug-In)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Back-Up\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Add-On (+$49.00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Run Time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeeks to Months in Most Installations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManual Override\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes – Stove Operates as Standard Nova 2 Without System\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility Note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips Standard on Nova 2X; Retrofit for Nova 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion Stove Heating Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2,500 sq ft (Nova 2X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion Stove Heat Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 75,000 BTU\/hr (Nova 2X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion Stove Efficiency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 81% (Nova 2X)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompanion Stove EPA Emissions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.9 g\/hr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBolt-On \/ Rear-Attached Retrofit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA (Baltimore, Maryland)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eListing Codes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReport Numbers 0552WS004E, 0552WS004S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEPA Certified\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSale Price\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$499.00 (Regular $599.00)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBattery Back-Up Upgrade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+$49.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAvailability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn Stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinancing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePayPal Credit – Interest-Free for 6 Months\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFree Shipping Available with Code \"FREESHIP\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-accordian-section pc-ai-faq-section-mini-container pc-content-flow-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-text-container pc-content-flow-mini null\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMF Fire AirX Air Management System FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pc-ai-details-summary-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat does the AirX Air Management System actually do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AirX system automatically manages your wood stove's air intake during the most critical moment of a fire—right after loading or reloading—when user error most often causes inefficient burns and excess emissions. At fire startup, the air intake opens fully, just like a traditional Nova 2. Once the system timer is reached, AirX automatically reduces airflow by approximately 70%, locking in longer burn times, higher efficiency, and cleaner combustion without any manual adjustments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the AirX system compatible with my existing wood stove?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AirX system is designed specifically for the MF Fire Nova 2 and Nova 2X wood stoves. It attaches directly to the air inlet on the rear of the stove, making installation easy and accessible. If you own a Nova 2, AirX is the upgrade kit that effectively converts it into a Nova 2X. If you purchase a new Nova 2X, the AirX system ships standard and does not need to be added on separately. It is not compatible with original Nova, Nova Tower, Catalyst, or other wood stove brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat happens during a power outage?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have two options for power outages. First, the optional battery back-up (+$49) can keep the AirX system running for weeks—or even months in most installations—providing seamless smart operation when the grid is down. Second, even without power or battery back-up, the stove continues to operate efficiently and exactly the same way the standard Nova 2 has always operated. You will simply lose the automated air reduction feature until power is restored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow difficult is the AirX system to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward and designed to be DIY-friendly. The AirX air adjustment mechanism attaches to the rear air inlet of the Nova 2 firebox—a location that is easy to access. The kit includes a new rear air duct along with the control hardware. Detailed installation instructions are provided in the Nova 2X Owner's Manual, and MF Fire offers video tutorials on their Product Support page to walk you through each step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWill AirX improve my stove's efficiency and emissions?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—significantly. When paired with the Nova 2X firebox, the AirX system makes it the most efficient single burn rate stove on the market, reaching efficiency ratings as high as 81% with EPA emissions of just 1.9 g\/hr. By automating the air reduction step after loading, AirX targets the exact moment when most users make mistakes that hurt efficiency and increase emissions, resulting in measurably cleaner and longer burns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I have to use the AirX system every time I burn a fire?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The AirX system is fully optional in everyday use. If you prefer to burn the traditional way—or if the system is unpowered—the stove operates identically to a standard Nova 2. This fail-safe manual override design means you always have the choice between fully automated smart burning and traditional hands-on wood stove operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is included with the AirX Air Management System purchase?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard AirX package includes the air management control unit and a new rear air duct that replaces the existing duct on your Nova 2. The optional battery back-up module is available as a $49 add-on at checkout. All necessary mounting hardware for connecting the system to the rear air inlet of the stove is included in the kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs the AirX system warrantied, and how reliable is the technology?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMF Fire backs the AirX system with the same warranty coverage applied to Nova Series wood stove components and electronics. The company has designed wood stove electronics since 2014—over 10 years of spotless performance—starting with their first smart wood stove, Catalyst. That decade of manufacturing and field-support experience is unmatched in the hearth industry, giving the AirX system a proven engineering foundation. For full warranty terms, refer to the Nova 2X Owner's Manual or contact MF Fire directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MF Fire","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52068218831079,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0326\/3129\/2039\/files\/AirX-System.png?v=1778852633","url":"https:\/\/www.firepitsurplus.com\/products\/airx-air-management-system-for-nova-2-wood-stoves","provider":"Fire Pit Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}