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7. GENERAL HINTS
7.1. TIPS
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Burn dry wood only. Damp wood not only burns poorly, it causes more
pollution in the appliance (window), the chimney, your room (when opening the
door of the appliance, for instance) and the environment. Wood can only be
classifi ed as dry if it has been stored under a Dutch barn for at least two years
(not covered with plastic). Never use painted or impregnated wood. The gases
emitted when burning painted or impregnated wood are aggressive and will
affect the appliance, the environment and your health.
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Ensure that your fi re burns well. The smoke generated should be translucent
or white and the windows of the fi re will remain clean. We recommend that
you do not ‘pinch off’ your fi re (by closing all air openings). Doing so will hinder
combustion which, apart from polluting the atmosphere, will lead to deposits
of soot and tar in your chimney (which, unchecked, will increase the risk of
chimney fi re).
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Keep the door(s) shut when the fi re is burning. Doing so improves the
performance of your fi re 8 - 10 times, benefi ting the environment and the
heat in your home (less topping up, see section 7.2). You will also prevent fi re
damage from any particles the fi re ‘spits’ out (this is a particular problem with
softwood from conifers). If your fl oor contains fl ammable material, an extra
fl oor plate is required.
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Avoid lighting a fi re in misty or still conditions. If the wind is still, there is hardly
any draught in the cold chimney. As smoke is heavier than air, there is a
chance that smoke will enter the room. If there is mist in the air, smoke coming
out of your chimney will cool quickly and fall, causing problems in your area.
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Do not extinguish your fi re with water - let it burn out. The part of the inner
lining that is in direct contact with the fi re is clad with cast iron sections or fi re-
resistant material. Sudden changes in temperature may lead to it deforming or
cracks appearing.
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