© EUROHEAT DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. October 2012
Instructions Part Number IN1116 Ed.D8
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Always try to position new logs so that they are in the path of existing flames by bridging the flames where
possible. Do not over fill the stove with wood expecting it to burn for an extended time, it will produce little but
smoke and tar. If the stove is running with a low air volume setting, turning up the volume for a few minutes
whenever you load new logs will encourage them to ignite faster. Do not be afraid to put logs towards the front
of the fire, the glass will stay clean and the visual interest will be increased.
Setting the Burning Rate
Setting the air volume rate on the Plexus should always be done with reference to the condition of the fire. You
cannot expect to turn the air to maximum and the stove increase its heat output if the fire in the stove is ash
with a few glowing embers. Neither should the stove be expected to shut down a huge fire immediately the
air supply was restricted, without producing copious amounts of smoke. Unlike driving a car that accelerates
and brakes, wood burning should be regarded as something that gathers and
losses momentum gracefully, and all adjustments to the burning rate should
be made accordingly.
Putting a large quantity of wood into the stove and turning the air setting to
low will inevitably result in smoke as the wood is heated with insufficient air
to burn with. Always wait until the wood is producing flames before turning
down the air volume in stages. If the fire has become very lethargic after a
long period of slow burning, or has no flames, set the air controls to their
lighting position and place a few pieces of dry kindling onto the fire bed to
ensure rapid ignition. Once the kindling has ignited the air direction lever
should be set to its uppermost position and the volume control set to the 12
O’clock position before adding one or two logs. Never allow wood to smoulder,
it wastes heat and pollutes the atmosphere.
If you have fitted a remotely controlled burner rate adjustment, please read
Technical Guide supplied with the Thermostatic Remote (pictured) , for advice
on making the most of its facilities.
X
X
LOG ENDS TOO CLOSE
TO STOVE WALLS.
NO SPACE BETWEEN THE
LOGS
TOO MANY LOGS
TOO LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN
THE LOGS
CORRECTLY LOADED
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