Fisher HANMER, Installation & Operation Instructions, Page: 5 / 16

JANUARY 2014 page 5
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CorreCt oPeration oF your Fisher hanmer Wood Fire
Correct operation of your Fisher fire will ensure efficiency, reduced fuel consumption and minimal
air pollution.
startinG a neW Fire
Please note – If lighting the fire for the first time, dust fire, glass, trim and flue before firing to avoid particles
sticking or discolouring.Once fired, some smoke and vapour will be released as the VHT painted surfaces
enter the final curing process.Open all windows and doors while running the fire on high for up to 3 hours.
People with respiratory, heart or other relevant medical conditions should avoid inhaling vapours during the
curing process. All VHT paint will cure at the highest temperature achieved and will produce smoke again if
this temperature is exceeded.
to start and maintain a good fire you will need the following ingredients:
1. A small quantity of newspaper (do not use coloured or coated paper);
2. A packet of firelighters (optional)
3. A quantity of finely split, dry soft wood kindling in a variety of sizes; and
4. Seasoned firewood split into a range of piece sizes, to be loaded front to back.
The first step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of
newspaper and put them just inside the firebox. The
amount of newspaper you need will depend on the firebox
size, and the dryness and fineness of the kindling you are
using. The drier and finer the kindling, the less newspaper
you need. Many people make the mistake of using too little
newspaper. Be generous with the newspaper and you will
have more success. Putting some firelighter halves under
the newspaper can also help sustain firebox temperature
until the wood is burning.
On top of the paper place 10 to 15 pieces of finely split,
dry kindling. Softwoods, such as cedar or pine, make
good kindling. Ideally, the kindling should be placed on
the newspaper so that the combustion air reaches the
newspaper fast where you ignite it. It is also a good idea
to add two or three very small pieces of firewood to the
kindling load before lighting.
TO BUILD A QUICK, HOT FIRE
Use plenty of crumpled newspaper and dry,
finely-split kindling. Set the air control fully
open. Light the newspaper near where the
combustion air enters the firebox. When a
kindling fire is built properly, you should expect
fast ignition and no smouldering.