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Bellfires
English
Instructions for use and installation instructions
At what temperature does/do the convection fan(s) start up?
If the fire is fitted with convection fans, these are regulated using a built-in fanspeed
controller and there is no automatic temperature adjustment present. The on-off switch
is integrated in the fanspeed controller.
How do I know if I’m heating correctly?
Follow the instructions in this manual.
The flames should play softly across the wood and the wood should burn evenly.
Once the fire has been burning for a short time, the smoke from the chimney should be
almost translucent.
What is wrong with a smoking chimney?
A seriously smoking chimney means that combustion is less than optimum.
There may be a number of reasons for this. If the fire has only just caught on, or has
recently been topped up, some smoke is normal. By opening the door(s) for a short
period, the wood will catch fire quicker and the smoky period will be shorter.
If you leave the fire door open, and especially if you burn damp wood, the result will be
a lot of smoke. In both cases, the combustion temperature is too low. This leaves
numerous dangerous compounds intact, which means more deposits in your chimney
and more waste into the environment.
What should I do if the wood does not catch fire?
This probably means that the wood is damp. Remove the wood and replace it with dry
wood. If necessary, make a fire with wood briquettes. They are always dry (they have a
moisture content of <10%).
The wood burns up too quickly. What should I do?
Ensure that air cannot get in underneath the fuel. Close the primary air slider. Under
these conditions, the layer of ash should no longer burn bright orange/white but red.
If there is a draught (due to strong wind), air intended as secondary air for above the
fuel may enter through the openings above the door and flow straight down beneath
the wood. If this happens, close the secondary air sliders slightly.
There may be too much of a draught in your chimney, particularly if it is very high (in
excess of 8 m). Ask your supplier to fit a check flue valve or flue damper. This may not
be possible in all cases.
Can I leave my fire unattended?
Only when it is burning peacefully with little wood and if the door(s) is (are) closed as
well as the primary air slider. Do not leave children unattended while the fire is burning.
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