VII. FUEL
Only premium coal, approved smokeless fuel or wood must be used with this stove. It is best to use dry,
well seasoned wood such as oak, ash or beech. A moisture content of between 12% and 20% by weight
is acceptable. Seek further advice from your local fuel merchant.
VIII. INITIAL BURNING AND CURING
Prior to use, this appliance must be installed and commissioned by a fully qualified, registered
installer. HETAS registered installers are recommended by Grafton Stoves. Please visit www.hetas.
co.uk for a list of approved installers in your area.
WARNING: Never touch the stove with your bare hands when it is hot. When the stove is in use,
all surfaces of the stove will reach high temperatures. Always use appropriate tools and heat-proof
gloves to minimise the risk of injury.
If burning wood, remove the multi-fuel grate. Instead, burn on 25mm (1”) thicker layer of sand to prevent
the wood burning too quickly. If burning coal, leave the multi-fuel grate in place.
For the first week, light small fires to prevent the cast expanding too quickly. During this time you may
gradually increase the burning period.
Initially, the stove may smoke and give off an odour as the silicon paint in the firebox reacts to the heat.
This is normal and will cease after a short time. In the meantime, the room should be kept well ventilated
and not be used until the vapour disperses. This should not be confused with fume emission. Avoid running
the stove at full capacity for a few days, enabling the paint to cure fully.
IX. LIGHTING A LOG FIRE
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Ensure the stove firebox is not full of ash. Remove ash if necessary.
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Use scrunched up balls of newspaper and dry kindling to start the fire. Place these in the centre of the
firebox.
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Ensure all air vents are open.
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Light the newspaper and close the door. Allow a few minutes for the fire to establish itself.
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When the fire is burning hot, add small pieces of hardwood. Keep all air vents fully open until a bed
of hot, glowing timbers is established.
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Open the door and rake the embers evenly. Add larger pieces of wood to the firebox, approximately
3-4 at a time.
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Reduce the air supply gradually until desired fire is achieved.