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This provides a conventional air draught to the bed of the fire. The primary air intake
needs to be adjusted to give the best results when burning different fuels. It will usually
be closed when burning wood fuel and open when burning coal or smokeless type fuels.
Secondary Air (Air Wash)
FDC Taper
stoves are provided with a sophisticated patented “air wash” system. This
secondary air supply to the stove is controlled through a slider assembly located on the
top right hand side of the stove. If you want clean glass, always leave this control open
some way whilst burning unless the stove is being shut right down for a long period. The
only time this control should be fully closed is for maximum efficiency on Ancit fuel or for
very slow burning on wood. The DEFRA air restrictor will deliberately prevent full closure
of this control.
Tertiary Air
This appliance is also fitted with a draught controlled tertiary air system that burns
otherwise uncombusted gasses in the products of combustion thereby improving
efficiency, increasing heat output and decreasing unwanted atmospheric emissions. The
Tertiary air supply to the stove is controlled entirely by the draught in the flue and
firebox. At certain stages of burning you will notice “jets” of flame emerging near the air
holes to the rear of the firebox.
Multifuel Grate
Your stove is fitted with a multifuel grate. The grate is a strong set of cast iron bars with
suitable air slots that assist the burning of most fuels. When burning coal type fuels it is
important to use a poker where required to de-ash regularly to ensure that the primary
airflow is not impeded, as a build-up of ash
when burning coal
can damage the cast iron
grate. A build up of wood ash when burning wood will not harm the grate and indeed
wood burns better on a bed of ash. Excessive wood ash build up is not to be
recommended however.
Ashpan
It is essential that you empty the ash pan regularly when burning coal type fuels. Use
the forked end of tool to lift the ash pan out of the stove. DO NOT allow coal ash to build
up underneath the bed as this may cause damage to the grate.
6.3 Cleaning
Glass:
Despite the advanced air wash system provided, the glass will still need cleaning
from time to time depending on the fuel quality and burning rates used. Never clean
glass when the stove is hot. Always use stove glass cleaner or ceramic hob cleaner,
which is available from your stove retailer. As an alternative, use a wet cloth with some
of the wood ash if burning wood but be very careful to use very clean ash so as not to
scratch the glass. DO NOT use coal ash to clean the glass.
Outer body:
The outer body simply needs to be dusted from time to time. DO NOT use
any kind of furniture polish or cleaning agent other then your stove suppliers
recommended paint.
Inner firebox:
Brush the inside of the firebox clean from time to time to check the
integrity of the plates and liners etc. It is not normally necessary to re-paint inside the
firebox due to the high temperatures that mean that the paint does not have much effect
before being burnt off. Steel and vermiculite board liners are resilient firebox materials
and will give reliable service without major cleaning or work on the firebox. The liner
boards may require replacement fairly regularly depending upon fuels and the type of
usage experienced. Lining boards are not covered by warranty, as they are a wearing
consumable part.
