‘SAND ONLY’ FIREBASE INSTALLATION
FIREBASE MAINTENANCE
1. Place only the required amount of washed sand into the fire chamber as
specified in the table opposite.
2. Without compacting the sand, mould it into a shallow “birds nest” shape
measuring about 80mm deep at the centre, rising to about 120mm at each side.
NOTE: Use only as much sand as required.
After approximately every 5 - 7 fires the ash should be removed and the sand base
reconstructed to the “birds nest” shape.
• Achieves best
fuel economy using
low flame height fires over a base of
glowing coals.
• Simplifies ash removal. The sand
only firebase “bird nest” will
flatten out over time and needs
to be reshaped every time the ash is
removed.
Advantages of the permanent firebase
are:
•
It centralizes the fire within the
chamber for best all round radiant
heating performance.
•
Increases insulation between the
fire and the surfaces below the
Chimenea
Product Size
Washed Sand Amount
Firepit
8-10 Litres
Small Chimenea
8-10 Litres
Medium Chimenea
12-15 Litres
Large Chimenea
14-17 Litres
Extra Large Chimenea 17-22 Litres
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The Chimenea is designed to efficiently use the minimum amount of fuel to get the
maximum amount of radiant heat. Each size Chimenea has been made with a
specific ratio between the area of the mouth opening and the diameter of the flue.
With the right size fire the Chimenea will draft correctly with minimal smoking and
optimum heat output; at the same time as conserving your fuel.
• The fire should be kept to a size
which fills the visible area of the fire
chamber mouth, and the flames are
below the internal base of the
Chimney.
• Once the fire is underway the use of
recommended dry fuels as described
in these instructions will result in
smoke free operation under items
like pergolas or verandas.
• Adding extra fuel to furnace the
Chimenea will not necessarily give
better performance and can
damage your Chimenea.
• Besides wasting your fuel, the
outside coating can become
discoloured and burnt, damaging
the weather proof layer. If the fire
is excessive for extended periods of
time cracking could also occur.
• The fire heats the walls of the
Chimenea, which then radiate heat
to the surrounding area.
BE PATIENT AND ALLOW THE
WALLS TO HEAT.
FIRE MANAGEMENT
IMPORTANT
