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Bakechef Range
Issue 01 06/21
7.9
Re-fuelling
The fire will die down as the fuel is consumed. When the flames begin to disappear, and the
remainder is breaking down into glowing embers it is an appropriate time to consider re-fuelling.
In normal use, unless the firebox and fire bed has cooled down and it is being revived up to
working temperature, then
it’s
not
appropriate to re-fuel when the logs are still flaming fiercely.
NOTE:
If the flames disappear and there are still lumps of solid wood left this indicates excessive
internal moisture in the wood, too low a firebox temperature (running too cool or burning too
slowly), too small a fuel load or insufficient air supply/flue draught.
NOTE:
To eliminate unwanted smoke emission, after loading new logs on to the fire, open the air
wash control up fully and leave the door slightly ajar for 2 minutes or until the logs are blackened
all over to boost the fire and get flames issuing from the top of the fuel as soon as possible. When
flames are well established, reduce the air wash to the running setting required.
Burning without
flames above the fuel will create unnecessary smoke
. Do not load fuel above the tertiary air holes
in the rear firebrick at the back of the firebox.
Loading 1 or 2 medium-large sized logs weighing 1-2kg DRY will produce a good output with
reasonable burn time. Medium/short, large diameter logs will burn longer, and conversely long
small logs will burn up much quicker producing a high output and more emissions for a short time,
and a large log will take longer to burn and produce less output and less emissions over a given
time. These appliances are approved for intermittent operation on wood (typically 0.75 to 1.5
hour burn cycles) although longer burn times can be achieved by fully loading the firebox, getting
the fuel burning well and then shutting the air controls right down (see below). This will produce a
long but smoky/tarry burn (not recommended). The fire will then need reviving by first opening
the air controls and then using small pieces of wood and plenty of air to get flames issuing from
the wood again. Never load fuel above the rear firebrick or allow it to spill onto the glass.
7.10
Shutting Down
The stove will normally shut down by itself as the fuel is consumed so there is no need to close the
air control towards the end of the burn. In order to shut down the stove for other reasons, close
air control. If the controls are left in this position, the fire will eventually go out but it will also
cause the glass to blacken/grey out as the fire dies down. If you want to revive the fire it is
recommended that the air controls are opened fully initially.
Warning! -
The stove will remain
very hot
for a considerable time after the fire has died down or
been extinguished.
7.11
Shut down for prolonged periods
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time then it should be given a thorough
clean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air through the
appliance to reduce condensation and subsequent corrosion damage, leave the air controls open.
It is important that the flue connection, any appliance baffles or throat plates and the chimney are
swept prior to lighting up after a prolonged shutdown period.
7.12
Hot Plate
A solid reinforced steel hot plate is provided on the top of the stove for cooking and heating
purposes. The circular centre section can be removed for using a Wok or round bottomed cooking
pan
–
but replace it as soon as the pan is removed. Always use flat-bottomed kettles or pans on the
surface of the hot plate as they allow the best heat transfer.
