3. TYPES OF FUEL PERMITTED.
Use blocks of wood approx. 30 cm in length and 10 cm in diameter.
Certain types of coal can also be used, with the exception of black coal and anthracite
whcih is not recommended because of overheating causing the cast iron to warp or
break.
Wood must be dry. (max. 20% moisture content)
Burning synthetic materials, plastic, varnished wood or other materials is strictly
forbidden by law because of emission of harmful gasses endangering health.
The chimney and stove will become severely damaged and the smell produced is a
hindrance for the neighbourhood.
Unlike gas or oil, wood cannot burn overnight.
4. OPERATION OF THE STOVE.
Lighting the stove for the first time will cause an unpleasant smell and blue damp.
Leaving a window open while the paint is hardening is recommended.
Make sure the fire burns well so that the paint hardening process is successful.
Once this is done no more trouble with smell and damp will occur.
Never use methylated spirits, petrol or other fluids to light the stove, this can be very
dangerous.
Using a firelighter is recommended.
The wood used must not be younger than 2 years and no older than 6 years.
Young wood is too wet and will produce too much soot. Old wood is not suitable to
start a fire as it no longer contains any gasses, preventing the right
temperature being reached quickly for a fast and clean burning.
With the technique we use, the fire will burn at its best within 15 to 20 min.
Before starting the fire, check to see that all air vents are open.
When the fire is burning well the fire grid can be closed and the flames regulated with
the primary / secondary regulator.
Do not close up completely while flames are visible. (This is to avoid smoke entering the
room)
Stay with the stove until burning well.
If the fire has been started well the stove should remain quite clean.
Wait until the wood has
to a glow before putting on more logs
burnt
5. GLOBE FIRE RECOMMENDATIONS “ LIGHTING THE FIRE “ ON PAGE 12.
6. AIR SUPPLY.
Always make sure there is enough air in the room.
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7. USING THE FIRE IN THE AUTUMN AND SPRING.
In these seasons of the year when the outside temperature is higher your chimney
may not have a good chimney draught and the smoke will not be sucked out enough.
In this case it is recommended to use a lot of dry wood (three quarters full) not older
than 6 years.
By lighting the fire for the first time, also when the temperature is not so high, follow
the Globe fire recommendations “ lighting the fire “!
8. CARE AND MAINTENANCE.
The stove must be cleaned yearly and occasionally even more often.
It is recommended that the chimney is swept every year by a professional chimney
sweeper.
The
Globe-fire
stoves have been treated with a heat resisting paint. After this
has hardened, the stove can be cleaned with a damp cloth, using a dry cloth to dry
off afterwards.
The stove window can be cleaned with a glass cleaner.
Badly stained glass can be cleaned with a special gel or oven cleaner.
Never clean the stove when it is hot.
Remove the ash between the fire grid so that the grid will revolve easily.
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