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AIR CONTROLS
The stove is fitted with two air controls a prima-
ry air control located under the ash compart-
ment and a secondary air control locted at the
top of the stove.
For start up both controls should be fully open,
when the fire becomes established the primary
air must be adjusted to either the fully closed
position or the partially open depending on the
output required. The secondary air should
remain open, it can be partially closed to adjust
the burn rate, if closing the primary air does not
slow the burn rate sufficiently the secondary air
control can then be closed off to reach the
desired burn rate. There is a small air opening
into the stove through the secondary air even
when the lever is moved to the fully closed
position, this is a deliberate design feature to
minimise the smoke emissions. See Fig.4
1
2
Closed
Primary Air Secondary Air
Closed Open
Open
Fig 4
RECOMMENDED FUELS
This appliance has been tested using seasoned
wood logs. The appliance is suitable for intermittent
operation in smoke controlled areas using wood
logs.
Wood should be kept under cover and kept as dry as
possible prior to use. Wood logs of diameter less
than 80mm and no more than 330mm long are
recommended.
Do not use liquid fuels or any fuels with a Petro-coke
ingredient as this may cause the grate to overheat
resulting in damage
RE-FUELLING
When refuelling, always refuel onto a bed of glowing
embers, riddle gently if necessary. When refuelling,
adjust the secondary air control to the fully open
position for approximately 3 minutes allowing the
new refuel charge to establish combustion before
adjusting the air control to the desired setting.
Refuelling on to a low fire bed
If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed
to light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emis-
sion can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto
a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that
the new fuel charge will ignite in a reasonable peri-
od. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add
suitable kindling to prevent excessive smoke.
Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel (2.5 kilograms per
hour) should not be exceeded, overloading can
cause excess smoke.
Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess
smoke. The appliance must not be operated with
the appliance door left open except as directed in
the instructions.
Remember to reset the controls after refuelling.
DE-ASHING
NOTE - DO NOT OVERFILL THE FIREBOX
Never allow the ashpan to fill more than half way as
it will cause damage to the grate. Empty the ashpan
before lighting. Always ensure that ashes have thor-
oughly cooled before removing the ashpan. Open
the fire door and remove ashpan using the operating
tool. Close the fire door. When the ash is disposed
of, replace the empty ashpan. Do not leave the fire
unattended with the fire door open, even for a
minute.
WARNING - NEVER DISPOSE OF ASH WHEN
STOVE IS LIGHTING.
Fig 5
Primary Air
Grill Rod
Secondary Air
DAMPERS / AIR CONTROLS LEFT OPEN
Operation with the air controls or appliance dampers
open can cause excess smoke. The appliance
must not be operated with air controls, appliance
dampers or door left open except as directed in the
instructions.