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The first few times the wood burning stove is used, there may be some smoke and unpleasant odours from the
wood burning stove, which is fairly normal. This is caused by the heat-resistant paint hardening. Make sure there is
sufficient ventilation during this stage. It is also important not to let the fire burn too fiercely the first 2
–3 times, so
that the wood burning stove has time to expand slowly. You should also be aware that the stove may make clicking
sounds as it heats up and cools down
– rather like pouring boiling water into a sink. These are caused by the great
differences in temperature to which the materials are being exposed.
During the first firing, which should be carried out using approximately 1 kg of wood, the stoking door must be left
slightly open and must not be closed until the stove is cold. This is to prevent the sealing rope sticking to the stove.
3.5 How should I use my wood burning stove?
The wood burning stove is intended for intermittent combustion. This means that each stoking should burn down to
embers before new logs are added.
In order to obtain the best possible combustion, you should regulate the effect/heat output with the fuel. Burning
small logs provides more powerful combustion than burning large logs as the surface area is greater and more gas
is released. The amount of wood in the combustion chamber is another factor that affects combustion. In normal
circumstances, you should not place more than two logs in the stove. If you want an enhanced effect, you can add
more logs. The nominal heat output is reached by burning approx. 1.5 kg per hour. You may not place wood logs
over the text saying “Max. Load”.
3.6 Secondary damper
The secondary damper under the door should always be open while the wood burning stove is in use. This damper
allows you to adjust the wood burning stove to the chimney draft and the heat output you require. In normal
circumstances, the wood burning stove should be working with this damper open between 60 % and 100 %. You
should never close the air intake so far that the flames are extinguished. There should always be visible flames in
order to achieve clean and efficient combustion. A too low supply of air can lead to bad combustion, high emissions
and a bad efficiency. The air-wash system, that minimizes soot collecting on the glass panes, is also adjusted by
this damper.
3.7 Primary damper
When you add a new log, the primary air intake/damper should be opened until the fire is burning properly. In order
to utilize the fuel to the fullest extent, the embers should have burnt for so long that it is necessary to open the
primary air intake for approx. 2 minutes to get the new log to burn.
In order to reduce the risk of ash falling from the stove when the door is opened to add more fuel, it is a good idea
to open the primary air intake/damper for approx. 1 minute before the door is opened. This increases the draught
through the stove and reduces the risk that ash will drop on the floor.
Please note: if you overload the wood burning stove and burn more than approx. 2.4 kg wood/hour, there is a risk
that the lacquered surface of the stove will become discoloured and eventually fall off. The stove can be
resurfaced, but this is not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. In the same way, any other damage to the
stove caused by overloading will not be covered by the guarantee.
3.8 Aduro-tronic
The patent-applied Aduro-tronic is designed to operate the stove for you. All you have to
do is put dry wood in the stove, and activate the control system - Aduro-tronic does the
rest, leaving you to enjoy the flames and the benefits of efficient combustion. Aduro-
tronic is a patent-applied mechanical solution, which works without the use of electricity.
Please note: Use of dry wood of the right size is important to achieve optimum
combustion.
