BK 746 Specific
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3.2 Health and Safety
Please consult Health and Safety Guidelines for advice on handling heavy and/or large
items.
4 Recommended fuels
4.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning
wood requires a little effort and planning.
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 using
dry logs with a diameter of 5-8cms and length of 20-25cms.
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. 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.
DO NOT BURN Bituminous house coal or petroleum coke
in this appliance.
DO NOT BURN Any form of plastics
in this appliance.
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