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QUICK START GUIDE
To get the most out of your stove you should take the time to read the instructions provided. If for
any reason you don’t have these instructions contact your retailer and request a copy. This guide
is intended to help you get the best possible fire started. Even if you have previous experience
with stoves, all makes and models vary and the information below will help you gain the optimum
performance from your new stove.
Make sure both the primary (bottom) and
secondary (top) valves are open. The open position
is with both controls fully to the right.
To start a fire, create a small ‘wigwam’ of
kindling towards the back of the grate and light it
using a single firelighter.
Close the door and wait until the firelighter burns
away and the kindling is fully ignited.
Open the door and use a poker to lay the kindling
across the width of the grate.
It is best to keep the fuel towards the back of the
grate during these early stages.
Place a small kiln dried log (less than 15%
moisture) on top of the kindling and close the
door. Wet wood will cause the stove window
to blacken.
Do not cover the tertiary air holes (the small holes
located at the rear of the firebox above the back
brick).
Once the log starts to burn close the primary
(bottom) valve by sliding it to the left.
If you’re continuing to burn wood use the
secondary (top) valve to control the fire, we
usually recommend half closing it but every
installation will vary so try different settings
until you find one you’re happy with. If you’re
burning solid fuel, such as anthracite, wait until
you have a bed of hot ash and then add your
fuel.
The settings for solid fuel are the opposite to wood,
fully close the secondary (top) valve and control
the rate of burn using the primary (bottom) valve.
