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of the stove. Loading the stove little and often will help keep the stove temperature steady.
When loading wood, make sure that the end grain of the wood in the stove is pointing away
from the glass, otherwise the moisture and gases coming from the end grain of the wood
will dirty the glass.
TYPES OF WOOD FOR FUEL
For best results use well seasoned hardwood such as Oak, Ash or Beech. Allow wood to
dry out under cover in well-ventilated conditions for at least twelve months. As a rough
guide wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end of logs. Properly dry
wood means it should have a moisture content of between15%-20% which can only be
accurately measured using a moisture meter. Burning wood that is not seasoned will result
in tar being deposited in the stove, on the glass and in the flueways. This build up of tar is a
hazard and if it ignites may cause a chimney fire. Resinous softwood burns well and gives
a high output for short periods but is not as efficient and does not last as long as hardwood.
RE-FUELLING
Adding a 'little fuel often' is the best re-fuelling method to keep smoke to a minimum. Our
tests have shown that burning logs not longer than 20cm and with a width or diameter of
no more than 12cm will produce the optimum smoke free performance.
Your stove should not be used as an incinerator and only recommended
fuels shall be used.
The above text should be used as a guide only. The ideal operation of your
stove depends on a number of factors, which vary with each installation, and
so gaining experience operating your stove is the only way to learn its best
operation.
The stove as with any other metal products will expand and contract. A
ticking noise may occur. This is normal for this type of appliance.
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CLEANING THE STOVE
The stove should only be cleaned when it is cold. The exterior can be dusted with a firm
brush. Do not use a cloth, as this will drag on the paint finish leaving lint on the surface.
From time to time it may be necessary to renovate the exterior by repainting. High temperature
stove paints in aerosol form are available from your stove dealer. Do not use this form of
paint until the stove is cold and always read the instructions on the container before starting
to paint. The door glass is made of a special heat resisting ceramic and may be cleaned
when cold with proprietary glass cleaning liquids and a dry cloth.
SHUTTING DOWN THE STOVE (LONG TERM)
The following procedure should be followed if the stove is not to be used for a long period,
summertime for instance. Remove all the ashes from the grate and ash pan and use a
vacuum cleaner nozzle to clean ash from the base of the stove. Remove the baffle plate
and brush the flue ways. Close the door and open the air inlets fully. This action will allow
air circulation through the flue ways and help avoid corrosion and condensation.
SERVICING
Regular maintenance should be carried out by a competent engineer.
This appliance is not suitable for installation in a shared flue system.
MAINTENANCE
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Normal heat output - wood
5.0kW
Weight of stove
83.6kg
Minimum chimney draught
10 Pa
Mean flue gas temperature - wood
244°C
Flue gas mass flow - wood
3.1 g/s
