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If the stove has been unfired/unused for a period of time and left in a damp location,
moisture will be absorbed into the Silicon Carbide and manifest itself as condensation on the
initial re-firing.
a)
INITIAL FIRING
The stove may be started with fire lighters or paper twists and kindling.
Start with 0.5kg kindling with the ash pit drawer (primary air) open 1-2mm or so only to
start the fire.
Add 2 loads of 1.4kgs of logs for a further 3 batches to bring up to 200°C maximum
operating temperature.
From new the Ecco Stove should be fired gently to a maximum of 100⁰C on the stoves
top for the first 2 hours of running, then allow to cool naturally before refiring.
b)
SUBSEQUENT FIRING
Re starting the fire after its initial firing should be carried out with the ash pit cleared out
and the ash pit drawer opened 1-2mm for 1-2 minutes for each reload or so to raise the
stove to 160-18
0˚
C optimum running temperature.
Re start with approximately 1.4kg of wood provided the stove is still warm or kindling if
not.
A raging lively fire will be seen which is ideal. Run as such until the stoves top is up to
minimum 160°C, maximum 200°C.
Refuelling on a low fire bed - If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to
light a new fuel charge, excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried
out onto a sufficient quantity of glowing embers and ash that the new fuel charge will
ignite in a reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable
kindling to prevent excessive smoke.
c)
RE FUELLING AFTER STARTING
The re fuelling should be in 1.4kg batches to raise the stoves top temperature to 200°C
maximum. The ash pit drawer should be opened 1-2mm for 1-2 minutes to raise the
stove to its optimum top temperature of 160-
180⁰C.
d)
OVER FIRING WARNING
Never over fill the firebox. 1.4kg or so is a full tested load. Running the stove over
200°C constitutes over firing, after which point damage may occur to the stove.
Fuel overloading - The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be
exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.
e)
UNDER FIRING WARNING
When re lighting; re fuelling or re firing the Ecco Stove 580EC2, it must be fired up to
160°C or above in order that each new wood load turns into proper combustion
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if
allowed to “tick
over”
on un-combusted wood, tar will build up within the stove and
flue, causing a fire hazard and blockages within the stove.