Recommended fuel : hardwood (honbeam…)
Hardwood : oak, honbeam, beech, chesnut, etc.
Maximum loading height : 20 cm.
It is advisable to use only well-seasoned wood with a
maximum moisture content of 20 % ; that is wood that as
been stored under cover for 2 years after being cut, in
order to prevent sooting up of the flue and the glass.
Do not use resinous woods (pine, fir, spruce, etc.), which
involve more frequent maintenance of the stove and the
flue.
Alternative fuel :
No alternative fuel : only wood may be used.
Fuel which should never be used :
No chemical products, methylated spirits, diesel or gas oil
should be used to aid lighting or activate combustion.
Any other combustible than wood is forbidden, in particular
coal and its by-products.
Do not burn household waste, plastics or by-products,
rubber, greasy products, products based on manufactured
wood, MDF boards, painted or varnished wood which might
pollute the environment and clog the pipe.
The appliance should not be used as a waste incinerator.
Flare-ups from small pieces of wood, vine shoots or similar,
bits of plank, straw and cardboard are dangerous and
these must not be used : high temperatures of the
appliance and heavy smokes might cause some damage
or start a fire.
3.5 Causes of malfunctioning
Situation
Causes
Action
The fire doesn’t start Green or damp wood
- Use seasoned (2 years minimum), hard and dry wood that has been stored in a well-ventilated
Or starts with difficulty
place.
Poor quality wood
- Use hard wood which gives off a lot of heat and generates good embers (hornbeam, oak, ash-
tree, maple, elm…).
Insufficient primary air
- Open wide the primary air vent.
- Open the grid to let in fresh air from outside.
Insufficient draft
- Temporarily, open the draft shutter.
- Check the flue has no obstruction, carry out mechanical sweeping if necessary.
- Check the smoke flue is to specification.
The fire burns too
Too much primary air
- Partially or completely close the primary air vent.
much
Excessive draft
- Check whether the flue baffle has not remained open.
- Install a draft moderator.
Poor quality wood
- Do not burn sticks, firewood, joinery scraps (plywood, pallets etc).
Smoke after lighting
The flue baffle is closed
- Totally open the flue baffle.
The flue is cold
- Warm up the flue by burning paper in the fireplace.
The pressure in the room
- In premises equipped with a CMV, partly open a window on to the outside until the fire has
is low
started burning well.
Smoke while burning
Insufficient draft
- Momentarily open the flue baffle.
- Check the flue and its insulation are to specification.
- Check there is no obstruction in the flue, carry out mechanical sweeping if necessary.
The wind blows
- Install a protection shutter on the chimney head.
into the flue
The pressure in the room
- In premises equipped with a CMV it is necessary to install an extra outside air inlet especially for
is slow
the chimney.
Heating insufficient
Poor quality wood
- Only use recommended fuel.
No water circulation
- Check that the circulation pump is connected properly.
Water circulation too quick
- Reduce the speed of the circulation pump.
Air in the circuit
- Bleed the installation.
Important soot
The flue baffle is closed
-
Move the flue baffle properly and never leave the appliance unattented when breaking it in to
formation
avoid any troubles.
This sign recommends you consult a
qualified professional to carry out these
operations.
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