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4.2 FUEL
4.2.1 Fuel recommended
Hardwood logs with a maximum length of 47 cm : oak, hornbeam, beech, chestnut, etc...
Maximum loading height : 25 cm.
We recommended using very dry wood (maximum 20% humidity), i.e. 2 years dry storage
following cutting, in order to obtain higher yields and avoid sooting the smoke duct and the
windows.
Do not use resinous woods (pine, fir, spruce, etc.), which involve more frequent maintenance of
the stove and the flue.
4.2.2 Forbidden fuel
Any other combustible than wood is forbidden, in particular coal and its by-products.
Burning kindling, canes, slats, straw, cardboard, liquid fuels is dangerous and should be avoided.
The appliance should not be used as a waste incinerator.
4.3 USING THE HANDLING DEVICES AND THE ACCESSORIES
- Air inlet damper (Fig. 3) : move using the poker (Fig. 5).
- Door handle : move using the poker (Fig. 5).
- Scraper (Fig. 4) : for ash removal and appliance cleaning.
Don't take the risk of burning your hands, use the fire irons.
4.4 USE
4.4.1 Lighting
- Put the air setting lever in position 3. (Fig. 3).
- Place crumpled paper on the grating and very dry kindling wood (twigs), then larger cross-
section cut wood (diameter 3 to 5 cm).
- Light the paper and close the door (leave it partly open to accelerate lighting up).
- Once the "kindling wood" load is burning, open the door, load the appliance with the
recommended fuel and use the regulation devices to obtain the burning required.
4.4.2 Operation
4.4.2.1 Periodic and continuous use
- The intermittent use of the appliance requires a reload every 45 minutes.
This type of use is particularly recommended as it environmentally friendly.
- The apparatus may also be used in continuous mode when periodic use is not possible or when
reduced burning is required. In this case, maximum heat output can be maintained for 3 hours and
with a slow combustion rate, and a low heat output, the burning period can extend to 10 hours with a
7 kg load.
