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Leave the air control on the ‘Hi’ position until the flames begin to subside.
This shows that the initial wood gases have been driven off and the heater will
be able to maintain an even burning rate. Close the Booster Air Supply when
the fire is burning well and a good ember bed has formed.
Normally a light load of fuel will stabilize quickly but a full load will take longer.
When a good fire is established adjust the Main Air control to a position that
suits the operator’s comfort, adjust the Main Air Control in small increments to
reach the desirable temperature.
RE-LOADING AFTER AN EXTENDED BURN TIME
WARNING: IT IS NECESSARY TO MOVE BOTH AIR CONTROLS TO ‘HI’
BEFORE OPENING THE DOOR.
At the end of an extended burn, when the fire is almost extinguished and has
very few embers it is imperative that the fire is built up again and a good flame
re-established. Re-establish the fire by adding a few small split logs and
adjusting the Main Air and Booster Air Supply controls to ‘Hi’. Allow the firebox
temperature to build up before adding the balance of the fuel. Close the
Booster Air control when the fire is well established. When a good fire is
established adjust the Main Air control to a position that suits the operator’s
comfort, adjust the Main Air Control in small increments to reach the desirable
temperature.
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.
Always ensure a good burn is established otherwise the fire will
smoulder and smoke will build up which could result in a flash back or
back fire where the smokes ignites.
FUEL
Please also read “WARNINGS” on page 3.
Dry, seasoned wood should be used at all times with a moisture content of
less than 25% dry weight. Use only wood that has been air dried in a
sheltered, well ventilated stack, preferably for at least 12 months.
Do
NOT
burn wood treated with preservatives or impregnated with chemicals
or glue; chipboard, particle board or laminated board; wood that has been
painted, stained or oiled.
Do NOT burn plastic, household refuse or driftwood such actions will void the
warranty and reduce the appliance’s life span.
The heat output level on the heater is controlled not only by the Air Control but
also by the type and quantity of fuel in the firebox. Using the proper fuel
means the appliance will run correctly
GOOD FUEL IN = GOOD HEAT OUT
A fully loaded firebox set to ‘High’ will produce far more heat than an almost
empty heater set at the same position. Remember, you only get out of any
heater what you put into it. The better the fuel, the better the heater.
STORAGE OF FUEL
WARNING:
DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION
CLEARANCES.
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