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2.4.
Fire control
Preparation before lighting
In order to guarantee the proper operation of the appliance it is it is necessary to remove the
ashes from the floor (bottom) before each use. Indeed, an accumulation of ashes could block
the primary air intakes and prevent good combustion and fire regulation.
First of all, make sure the ash pan is not full, and that it can collect ashes. Then, to remove the
ashes present on the bottom of the appliance, use for example a 153mm wide piece of
cardboard to bring the ashes back from the sides to the ash pan. Once all the fine ashes are in
the ash pan, empty this if needed.
Before lighting the fire, make sure that the stove is properly power supplied and in working
condition. In case of a use out of power, limit wood input to the minimum load.
Clean the glass pane, ideally dry with absorbent paper or steel wool ("00" or "000").
Lighting
Lighting is an important step. The top lighting method (or reverse lighting) has many
advantages. It allows limiting rejections and keeping a cleaner glass pane. This is how to proceed
with the lighting:
1. Set the fire adjustment cursor to its minimum position. This will limit the soiling of the glass
pane during the lighting phase.
2. First place 2 medium sized logs flat on the bottom of the fireplace. Next, place a fire starter
on top of the logs, and then add enough dry wood over them. Air must be able to circulate
between the small pieces of wood. The use of flammable liquids is prohibited.
3. Light the fire. The small pieces of wood will burn quite quickly, and then the fire will spread to
the logs.
4. At the beginning of this lighting phase, the door can be placed in the
“lighting
" position to
limit condensation and clogging of the glass pane. As soon as the glass pane is hot and there is
sufficient draught, close the door properly.
5. When the logs have burnt, you can reload the fireplace. This lighting phase can last between
30 and 50 minutes.
6. When the stove is hot, the ventilation starts automatically.
7. Adjust the position of the fire control cursor to the desired level.
(!) During the lighting phase, when the door is opened, a slight backflow may occur. Avoid
opening the door while the ignition phase is not finished.
The heating element of the stove is made of metal. When heating, expansion noises can be
heard.
