Aarrow Stove User Guide
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it
is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually
implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to
evaporate for at least 9 months in the case of soft wood, and at least
24 months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for general
burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 100mm (4 inches)
diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance
or chimney, your wood is ‘green’or too wet and requires further seasoning.
An electronic moisture meter can be obtained in order to determine the
moisture content of your wood fuel.
Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney damage
will occur.
Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute
to the creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme
cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will
seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and
increase the risk of a chimney fire.
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Solid fuel
If you have chosen a multi/solid fuel stove this will have a cast iron
riddling grate which allows you to burn a wider variety of fuel types. It is
important to ensure that your fuel is intended for use in a stove, modern
stoves are designed for use with current cleaner burning and smokeless
fuels.
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved smokeless fuels which
have been deemed suitable for use on closed appliances including multi
fuel stoves, these are:
BK530 Rev11
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