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Other Solid Fuel –
“Authorised” fuels include anthracite large nuts, smokeless
briquetted fuel, ie. Ancit, Phurnacite, Taybrite, Homefire Ovals suitable for
closed appliances.
Smokeless Briquetted Fuel –
Only
burn smokeless briquettes that are <2%
sulphur content, these will be labelled up as “HETAS approved” or “DEFRA
authorised for use in a smoke control zone”. Cheaper smokeless briquettes are
oil based and have a much higher sulphur content than the approved briquettes,
these are not authorised for use on this appliance. If in doubt consult your
retailer.
Unauthorised Fuels
DO NOT burn Wildfire, bituminous coal, Housecoal, household coal, petroleum
cokes or household waste. If in doubt consult your merchant or the Solid Fuel
Association.
Please note that when refuelling with solid fuel, do not pile fuel higher than 30
degrees from the front bar rearwards – over-fuelling can cause excess smoke
and produce temperatures beyond the designed rating of the appliance causing
damage to internal parts.
This stove is designed to be operated with the door closed, except for refuelling.
Not only is it unsafe to operate with the door open but the appliance efficiency
will be significantly reduced and excess smoke can occur.
This stove is designed to operate intermittently and must not be used as an
overnight burner.
Clean Burn - The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Local authorities may declare the whole or part of their zone to be a smoke
control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building if
located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an
"unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an
"exempt" appliance.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers to
authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in
