3. Instructions for user
3.1. Fuel
Warning : Your stove is fitted with a specific float
regulator for a specific oil.
Fuel oil n° 2 or n° 1 (CAN-USA)
The fuel oil must be free from any dirt and water, which
could disturb the stove in operation.
3.2. Lighting procedure
Figure 9
Don’t light the appliance when it is hot. Wait until the
burner is completely cool before repeating the lighting
procedure.
Be sure the control knob is to “0" (3 C).
Turn on oil supply (4),
Push down gently on the safety lever (7). This will allow
the oil to flow into the float regulator.
Open the top cover. Make sure the inside of the pot is
clean thoroughly, and there is no oil accumulation.
Place 2 tablespoons of methylated spirit or gelled
alcohol in the bottom of the pot.
Light the starter gel or methylated spirit with a fireplace
match or long butane lighter and shut the cover.
Allow the burner to heat approximately 30 to 45 sec.
Turn dial to “1" position.
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for oil fire and draught to
stabilize before adjusting the control knob to a higher
setting (3 B)
When the fire is lit for the first time, the appliance may
give off fumes from the new paint. This is normal but
ensure the room is well ventilated during the first few
hours operation.
3.3. Operating procedure
Allow 10 to 15 minutes after lighting to adjust the control
knob to a higher setting, (3 B)
When increasing the heat output, move the control knob
only 1 number at a time, allowing 5 minutes between
moves for the flame to re-adjust to new setting.
If the burner stops during operating, immediately turn
off the control knob (position “0") and wait until the
burner is completely cool before repeating the lighting
procedure.
3.4. Shutting down
Set dial to the “0" position.
Raise the safety lever of the regulator.
Allow the flame to burn out completely before opening
the cover.
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Figure 9 - Appliance devices
1 - Cover
2 - Scraper
3 - Regulation knob
A - Lighting procedure
B - Operating procedure
C - Shutting down
4 - Oil tank shut-off
5 - Oil tank cap
6 - Oil tank gauge
7 - Safety lever
8 - Access to regulator’s
filter
9 - De-scaling lever
10 - Lower panel
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C
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Document n° 1013-1 EN ~ 29/05/2000
Oil burning stove
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Réf. 174 06 94
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