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Ideal reload
Wood should ideally be loaded when there is no flame left inside the stove, but when there are
still enough embers left. Do not load too much or too little wood at once. See table in the
"combustible
materials”
chapter above.
1. Spread the embers over the bottom of the stove.
2. Select logs of similar cross-sections according to the table above, and place them in the
bottom of the stove, on the embers.
3. Adjust the fire setting to get the desired power.
4. Adjust the ventilation setting to your needs.
(!) Under no circumstances should wood be loaded above the level of the secondary air holes.
(!) It is very important to never heavily load an almost extinguished fireplace.
Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to an accumulation of unburnt gases which,
when suddenly supplied with air, can result in an explosive lighting and cause damage.
Signs of good combustion
When lighting the fire and during some late reloads, the inside of the fireplace may blacken.
This black deposit should disappear when the temperatures in the appliance rise again. If the
inside of the stove remains dirty, it is probably due to:
- An insufficient load,
- Wood that is too damp,
- A lack of primary air (adjustment too low).
Reduced rate operation
Although reduced load operation allows decreasing the power of the fireplace and extending
time between two loads, it implies several drawbacks:
- Bad combustion,
- Soiling of the appliance and ductwork,
- Reduced yield.
We therefore discourage the use of the appliance below a certain rate.
(!) Permanent use at reduced rate may cause soot to accumulate in the chimney, thereby posing
a risk of chimney fire. It also increases soiling of the glass pane.
Avoid reduced rate of operation in adverse weather conditions (low pressure and high humidity)
as there is a risk of backflow.
