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2.4.7 De-ashing
During stove use, whilst burning anthracite or a mix of wood and anthracite, from time to
time the fire must be agitated with a poker to remove ash ensuring
airflow through the fire bed and allowing the fire to burn over the whole grate. Ensure
you use the glove provided.
2.4.8 Recommended Fuels
Please note that HETAS Ltd Appliance Approval only covers the use of wood logs and
approved smokeless fuels on this appliance. HETAS Ltd. Approval does not cover the use
of other fuels either alone or mixed with the recommended fuels listed above, nor does it
cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
Only the fuels specified for use in this manual are recommended. Any unauthorised fuel
use will void the stove warranty.
Wood -
Only kiln-dried or well-seasoned wood with a moisture content reading of less
than 18% is recommended. A moisture meter is a useful device to measure the moisture
content of wood. Generally
, wood seasons at about 1” (25mm) per year, so a log split
such that along its length no dimension is greater than 3” (75mm), it would take abou
t 3
years to dry. A dry log will produce up to four and a half times more heat output than a
freshly cut log. Wet logs take heat to dry and if burned in this state will cause incomplete
combustion and will be detrimental to the performance of the appliance, and the
environment.
Other Solid Fuel
–
“Authorised” fuels include anthracite large nuts, briquettes smokeless
fuel, ie. Ancit, Phurnacite, Taybrite, Homefire Ovals suitable for closed appliances.
Bituminous coals can cause tar deposits and burn very hot, it is also recommended that
the sulphur content is checked when burning this type of fuel.
2.4.9 Unauthorised Fuels
Do not burn Wildfire, Housecoal, household coal, petroleum cokes or household waste. If
in doubt consult your supplier 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 stove causing damage to internal parts
and chimney system.
This stove is designed to be operated with the door closed, except for when lighting for
the first time when initially trying to establish the fire. When refuelling always minimize
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