NOV12GB Issue 2
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Lighting the Stove
Curing
On initial firing you will notice a very pungent odour, this is caused through the curing of
the paint, we recommend starting with short burning sessions (with smaller quantities of
fuel) and build up gradually to allow the components of the stove to settle. Opening doors
and windows will allow the paint curing odour to dissipate and to allow ventilation into the
room. Curing times can vary but typically should take around 8-12 hours (operation at high
output) to complete.
Kindling
Stage1
Ensure the secondary air slider is fully open and either the primary air sliders (manual
operation) or thermostat (automatic operation) are fully open (close the control according
to your operation preference) and the tertiary air intake flap is closed. With both doors
open, start your fire using twists of newspaper (or scrunched up balls) to form a bed on the
grates. Place a generous amount of dry kindling onto the newspaper, ensure their is
sufficient air gaps between the kindling (a criss cross or pyramid style pattern is ideal to
accomplish this).
Kindling ---------------
Newspaper -----------
Stage 2
Ignite the paper underneath using a match or suitable fire-lighter. Allow the paper and
kindling to burn until it reduces down into hot embers. If the fire is dying during this stage
the door can be closed but not latched leaving a small gap for extra combustion air.
Stage 3
Add another generous load of dry kindling and allow to burn down.
It may be necessary to repeat this stage if the chimney is cold or if you find you have
smoke entering the room. This stage is vital for getting heat into the chimney which will
create the draw that takes the smoke away, we would expect this stage to take between
15-20 minutes.
It is critical that you do not leave the stove during the entire lighting and kindling
stage.
See Burning wood and Burning Coal sections for the next steps.