AMI 5E, Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

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8. Fuel
Odour when using the fireplace for the first time
When the stove is used for the first time, it may emit an irritating gas which may smell slightly.
This happens because the paint dries. The gas is not toxic but the room should be thoroughly
ventilated. Let the fire burn with a high draught until all traces of the gas have disappeared and
no smoke or odours can be detected.
Wood quality
By quality wood we mean most well-known types of wood such as birch, spruce and
pine.
The logs should be dried so that the moisture content is no more than 21 %.
Wood storage
Wood should be stored in large quantities. The amount of wood to be stored should be
sufficient for about one to two years. Wood should be stored as split logs in the correct
size under cover with plenty of air movement for at least 1.5 years prior to use.
Be especially careful never to use the following materials as fuel in your stoves:
• Household rubbish, plastic bags, etc.
• Painted or impregnated timber (which is extremely toxic)
• Laminated wooden planks
• Driftwood
These may harm the product and are also pollutants.
NB! Never use petrol, paraffin, methylated spirit or similar liquids to
light the fire. You may cause serious injury to yourself and damage to
the product
Wood consumption
The has a nominal heat output of ca. 5kW. Use of wood, with nominal heat: Approx. 1 kg/h.
Kindling:
Length: Approx. 20-25 cm, Diameter: 2x2 cm
Amount per fire: 5-7 pieces
Firewood (split logs):
Length: 27-30 cm, Diameter: Approx. 7-9 cm
Intervals for adding wood: Approximately every 50 minutes
Size of the fire: 1 kg (nominal effect)
Amount per load: 2-3 pieces
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