6.3 Burning solid fuels
Solid fuel burns best with its air supply for combustion coming from underneath the fuel. To
achieve this the burn will be controlled by the primary air control (see Fig 1 & 2). This
allows you to control the flow of air, underneath the grate. Riddling the stove occasionally
will also help to ensure that burnt fuel does not prevent the supply of air from reaching the
fire bed.
Please do not attempt to burn solid fuels in a dedicated wood burning stove. To burn solid
fuel, your stove must have a cast iron grate to withstand the higher temperatures involved.
To do so could damage your stove and will void your warranty.
1) Set the airwash (secondary) (see Fig 3 & 4) air slider to about one quarter open
and the primary air slider fully open (see Fig 1).
2) Light as with wood fuel (see steps 1,2 and 3 on page 11), with kindling and fire
lighters.
3) Once the flue draw has been established, after about five minutes, carefully load
the stove with fuel and close the door.
4) When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by controlling the primary air
inlet control.
5) The airwash should be opened sufficiently to keep the door glass clean. Whilst
burning solid fuel it can be beneficial to occasionally riddle the grate bars so any burnt
fuel will fall between the grate bars into the ash pan below. This will ensure a good
under draught is maintained. This should be done with the supplied operating tool
whilst wearing protective gloves.
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