across the glass forming an air barrier between the glass and the fire bed helping to
prevent smoke particles sticking to the glass.
If the fire dies down too low, opening the primary air control for a short period will revive
it. When reviving a low fire it is important to also use kindling before adding larger logs to
help prevent smoke.
ASH REMOVAL
Only remove small amounts of ash from the firebox. When de-ashing, leave 30-40mm
depth of ash in the bottom of the firebox for the best performance. Always use the stove
mitt to open and close the door.
CORRECT RUNNING TEMPERATURES FOR BURNING
To get the best results from your stove it is recommended that a wood stove thermometer
(available from your stove dealer) be fitted to the flue pipe above the stove, at eye level if
possible. The figures below show the recommended temperature of the flue gases:
115°C - 245°C (240°F - 475°F)
The flue gases should be in this temperature band for the safest, most efficient and
most economical operation of your stove.
Below 115°C
This is below the condensation point of wood gases and may cause the build up of tar in
the chimney, dirty the stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of the fuel.
Above 245°C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or
ignite any existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
EXTENDED BURNING
Loading a large amount of wood into the stove all at once will reduce the temperature
inside the stove. If the temperature is too low, the gases given off from the wood will be too
low to combust resulting in a lot of smoke covering the inside of the stove, including the
glass, with soot. To combat this problem it is a good idea to increase the temperature of
the stove before loading by further opening the air inlets. Load the wood and leave the air
controls open until the moisture is driven out of the wood and the stove is back up to an
efficient operating temperature. The air inlets can then be reduced to hold the temperature
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Wood burns most efficiently when the air for combustion is supplied from
above the fire bed rather than below. The air supplied above the fire bed
provides the oxygen necessary for the volatile gases (smoke), given off by
the wood as it heats to combust. This ensures that the gases are burnt and
used to heat the stove instead of being wasted up the chimney or condensing
and forming tarry deposits inside the stove, in the flue or on the stove glass.
Running the stove with the primary air control open and the air wash control
closed will provide oxygen for the wood to burn on the fire bed but will not
provide air for the volatile gases above the fire bed to combust resulting in a
smoky inefficient fire.
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YOUR STOVE
Figure 5 shows the stove and its controls.
Additional loose parts supplied inside your stove include:
•
Stove mitts - for removing the ash pan, adjusting the primary air controls, adjusting the
airwash control and operating the door handle.
•
A flue blanking plug to blank the top flue outlet if the rear flue outlet is to be used.
LIGHTING & CONTROLLING THE FIRE
Before lighting the fire for the first time ensure that the baffle, side and back bricks and all
the internal components are in position. Burning without either will result in the stove
overheating and being damaged.
Open the air wash control and the primary air control fully. Place some tightly rolled paper
on top of some crumpled paper on the base towards the back of the stove. On top of this,
place some small pieces of wood. Light the crumpled paper and close the door. Once the
fire becomes established add some larger pieces of wood. As the stove comes up to
temperature close the primary air control using the stove mitt. The burning rate of the
stove can now be regulated by the rate at which fuel is added and by adjusting the air wash
control.
With the above in mind it is plain to see that the stove should ideally be run with the primary
air inlet closed and the air wash control open whenever possible. Another advantage of
running the stove with the air wash open is that the air being drawn into the stove travels
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WOOD BURNING
Fig. 5 - Stove Controls
Primary air control.
Slide left to close
and right to open
Airwash control (secondary air)
Push in to decrease air flow
and pull out to increase air flow
Always use stove mitts
when adjusting controls and
opening or closing the
door.
