Firenzo Woodfires Kompact AG Series, Installation And Operation Manual

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Kompact AG Installation—November 2018 39
RE - LOADING AFTER AN EXTENDED BURN TIME
At the end of an extended burn, re - establish the fire by adding a few small split logs, adjust the Air
Control to HIGH and allow the firebox temperature to build up before adding the balance of the fuel,
loading logs in a side to side configuration .
The addition of large quantities of cold fuel to a low fire will reduce the firebox temperature
dramatically and this may result in ‘ losing ’ the fire.
Proceed with fire as before.
Do NOT operate the Fire with the door constantly open, this overrides the Air Control System and
greatly lowers optimum heat output and efficiency.
FUEL:
Dry, seasoned soft wood should be used at all times with a moisture content of less than 25% dry
weight.
The heat output level on the Fire is controlled not only by the Air Control but also by the type and
quantity of fuel in the firebox.
A fully loaded firebox set to HIGH will produce far more heat than an almost empty Fire set at the
same position. Remember, you only get out of any Fire what you put into it. The better the fuel, the
better the Fire
Do NOT burn plastic, household refuse or driftwood. This will void any Warranty and reduce the
lifespan of the fire.
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
CAUTION: Never use gasoline - type fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel or similar liquids to start or
‘ freshen - up ’ a fire in this Fire.
CLEANING THE ASHES FROM THE FIRE
Disposal of Ashes:
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non - combustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal, if the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
A LAYER OF ASH AT LEAST 25MM DEEP SHOULD ALWAYS BE LEFT IN THE BOTTOM OF THE
FIREBOX AND IT WILL ALSO ACT AS ‘ INSULATION ’ FOR THE FIRE.
WARNING : DO NOT REMOVE EXCESS ASH FROM THE FIREBOX BY VACUUM UNLESS THE
FIRE HAS BEEN OUT FOR 5 OR MORE DAYS - EMBERS WILL SMOULDER FOR SEVERAL
DAYS AND WILL IGNITE VACUUM CLEANER BAGS.