The flue draw should be established after
five minutes and the kindling reduced to
form an ember bed.
Carefully load the stove with well seasoned
wood and close the fire door.
After ten to fifteen minutes regulate the
airwash control, typically reduce to
approximately half way.
Close the primary air control as generally no
air is required from below the fuel when
burning wood.
Please Note:
The high temperature paint
acquires durability by being “cured” during
the initial firings of the appliance. It will give off
fumes which are non toxic, but certain persons
may find they have an unpleasant or irritant
effect. Ensure that the surrounding area is well
ventilated during this time.
BURNING SOLID FUELS
Only applicable to multi fuel and
Flexi
fuel
stoves.
On stoves with the
Flexi
fuel system, the
riddling lever should be pushed in.
Set the airwash to one quarter open.
Set the primary air inlet to fully open.
Light as with wood, with kindling and fire
lighters.
Once flue draw has been established,
after about five minutes, carefully load the
stove with fuel and close the door.
When the fire is well alight regulate the
burning rate by controlling the primary air
inlet control.
The airwash should be opened sufficiently
to keep the door glass clean.
Whilst burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to
occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt
fuel will fall between the grate bars into the
ash pan below. This will ensure a good under
draught is maintained.
WARNING:
Properly installed, with a suitable
flue or chimney, operated and maintained
correctly, this appliance will not emit fumes
into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and
refuelling may occur. However, persistent
fume emission is potentially dangerous and
must be investigated by a HETAS registered
installer.
Stop using the appliance if you smell fumes or
see smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken:
Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
Let the fire die or extinguish and safely
dispose of fuel from the appliance.
Check for flue or chimney blockage, and
clean if required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS registered
installer. Do not attempt to re-light the fire until
the cause of the fume emission has been
identified and corrected.
DEDICATED WOOD BURNING
STOVES
Villager wood burning stoves are fitted with
liners to both the sides and base of the
stove. Wood fuelled fires burn best on a bed
of ash and with air for combustion being
introduced from above the flame.
The liners are provided to insulate the stove
and allow a more consistent heat output.
USER GUIDE
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Villager User Guide