Types of fuel
Wood
Wood needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. For the best performance, you should use kiln dried wood
or seasoned wood with no more than 20% moisture content. As a general guide, wood should be cut to length,
split and then stacked under cover outside with the sides open to the air, for at least 12 months. You can tell that
wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear at the end of the logs.
It is then good practice to store the wood in a log basket inside your property for a few days prior to its use. The
internal width of the firebox of the Ion is 330mm, therefore firewood should be no longer than this and a little
shorter to aid refueling.
Smokeless Fuel
There are several types of smokeless fuel, we recommend only smokeless coal, coke or briquettes that are HETAS
approved and authorised for use in smokeless zones. Smokeless fuels can give over 30% more heat and last over
30% longer than traditional house coals, whilst at the same time emitting upto 80% less smoke and 25% less
Carbon Dioxide, making it much kinder to the environment.
Smokeless fuels have an excellent heat output and a very long fire life, that easily lasts through the night.
Smokeless fuels are not difficult to light and produce little ash.
Anthracite
Anthracite is a natural hard, shiny form of coal that is naturally smokeless. Although anthracite can take longer
to light, it can burn for very long periods producing a large amount of heat per volume It can be a higher price-
per-bag than other fuels, but anthracite can work out to be one of the more cost effective fuels long term.
We recommend the small-nut size. Smaller anthracite nuts pack together tighter to create a more intense and
long lasting fire bed which is popular with those looking for efficient heat. Anthracite is a high performance fuel
which burns with a high heat and low flame, and leaves little ash behind. Suitable for burning in smoke control
areas.
Restrictions
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DO NOT burn unseasoned wood in your appliance.
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DO NOT burn particle board, lacquered, painted or treated wood, plastics,
rubber or liquid fuels.
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DO NOT use starter fluids or liquid fuels to start a fire
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DO NOT burn waste. This appliance should not be used as an incinerator.
Should the fire be used to burn any of the restricted materials mentioned above, it will not only invalidate your
warranty but may damage the appliance or cause an unforeseen safety issue.
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