Typical
Installation
Into
Infilled
Masonry
Fireplaces
8
It
is
important
that
the
riddler
is
used
to
remove
ash
to
ensure
an
airflow
through
the
fire
bed
and
allow
the
fire
to
burn
over
the
entire
area
of
the
grate.
Insert
the
pin
on
operation
tool
into
hole
in
riddling
rod,
draw
tool
forwards
and
backwards
with
a
slow
positive
action.
Set
rod
in
back
position
after
de
‐
ashing.
For
efficient
burning
of
your
appliance,
make
sure
the
grate
is
clear
of
burnt
debris
i.e.
nails
etc.
Always
de
‐
ash
before
refuelling
and
do
not
let
the
ash
build
up
to
the
underside
of
the
grate
bars.
Solid
fuel
produces
ash,
which
if
allowed
to
build
up,
will
stifle
the
air
flow
through
the
grate
and
eventually
cause
the
fire
to
die.
THE
FLUE
DAMPER
SHOULD
NOT
BE
FITTED
WHEN
BURNING
SOLID
FUELS
Wood
burns
best
on
a
bed
of
ash
and
it
is
therefore
only
necessary
to
remove
surplus
ash
from
the
grate
occasionally.
Burn
only
kiln
dried
or
well
seasoned
wood,
which
should
have
been
cut,
split
and
stacked
under
cover
for
at
least
36
months,
with
free
air
movement
around
the
sides
of
the
stack
to
enable
it
to
dry
out.
Burning
wet
or
unseasoned
wood
will
create
tar
deposits
in
the
stove
and
chimney
and
will
not
produce
a
satisfactory
heat
output.
Tar
deposits,
if
allowed
to
build
up,
are
a
major
cause
of
chimney
fires.
slowing
down
the
rate
of
burning.
This
is
an
after
market
product
and
will
be
of
the
type
with
positive
open
and
closed
indication
to
prevent
misunderstanding.
It
is
stressed
how
important
it
is
to
empty
the
ash
pan
regularly.
Air
passing
through
the
fire
bed
cools
the
grate.
Distortion
or
burning
out
the
grate
bars
is
nearly
always
caused
by
ash
being
allowed
to
build
up
the
underside
With
some
solid
fuels
a
residue
of
burnt
fuel
or
clinker
will
accumulate
on
the
grate,
allow
the
fire
to
go
out
periodically
to
remove
this.
11
Notes
on
Solid
Fuel
Burning
Notes
on
Wood
Burning
De
‐
Ashing
