Bioethanol Option
powerfully than cold chimneys.
23) When used as a wood-burner, never be tempted to
use liquid fuels.
Never use any fuel other than dry solid wood kindling or
dry-seasoned logs. We do NOT recommend the use of
kiln-dried logs as a primary fuel source. This is becasue
kiln dried wood can burn too quickly and is more likely to
produce smoke.
IMPORTANT: Refuelling on to a low fire bed:
If there is insufficient burning material in the firebed 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.
Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual
should not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess
smoke.
Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke.
The appliance must not be operated with the appliance
door left open except as directed in the instructions.
Dampers left open
Operation with the air controls or dampers open can cause
excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with
air controls or dampers door left open except as directed in
the instructions.
1) When burning bioethanol fuel, all fuel from any previous
wood fire, including any ashes must first be removed.
2) The Bioethanol burner tray and all its components must
always be used when burning bioethanol.
3) A maximum 1200ml of fuel should be used, including any
fuel which remains in the reservoir from previous use.
4) The door of the appliance must be left largely closed but
slightly ajar when burning bioethanol (approximately 1 inch/
25mm open), otherwise the flame is likely to go out. Do
NOT use with the door fully open.
5) Use only high quality bioethanol liquid fuel suitable for
use on Bioethanol Fireplaces.
6) Only ever begin to use the Bioethanol burner option
when the appliance is completely cool - if burning wood,
the stove must be first allowed to completely extinguish and
cool to room temperature before attempting to insert and
use the Bioethanol burner.
7) Fuel should only ever be poured into the tray when cool.
Never refuel when still hot or when still alight.
8) Never overfill the burner tray.
9) Before lighting, clean up any overspill or drips of fuel
which do not land in the reservoir when filling.
10) The Bioethanol system can be used outside of the
Adept stove, but must be assembled as a complete unit, on
its legs and with inner and outer trays. When using outside
of the stove, it should only be used outdoors. This com-
plete unit should be placed on a suitable non-combustible/
insulative material surface such as stone or concrete, on
a flat level and stable surface and out of reach of children.
Combustible objects must be positioned a minimum of
1metre away from the burner. Never use when raining and
no not allow any water or other liquids to come into contact
with the reservoir.
11) The combustion block is a consumable/replaceable part
- It should be replaced when burning time becomes sig-
nificantly reduced or inconsistent which is an indication of
degradation of the ceramic inner material. - Contact Ekol or
your Ekol dealer to purchase replacement when necessary.
12) After use, ensure the bioethanol burner system is kept
in a cool dry place, covered and protected from dust or
moisture entering the reservoir.
Safety & Important Points
Tips for Successful Wood-Burning:
Use good quality seasoned-dry logs.
We recommend investing £10 to £20 in a digital
moisture meter - Split some logs and insert the
probe deep into the centre of the log.
Do not burn anything more than 20% moisture
content as this will have detrimental effects on
heat output, ease of use, and will create excess
tar, creosote and moisture which will prematurely
damage your stove and flue system and could
cause chimney fires.
Never burn treated, painted, dirty wood, pallet
wood or manufactured boards
Get the flue and belly of the fire nice and hot
using a good quantity of dry kindling.
Do not overload the stove with wood - best
to load ‘little and often’, once the stove is up to
temperature.
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