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NOVEMBER 2016
CORRECT OPERATION OF YOUR JAYLINE WOOD FIRE
Simply by burning your Jayline fi re correctly, you can improve effi ciency, reduce fuel consumption
and minimise air pollution.
Please note: Wood with a moisture content of 25% or less is the only approved wood to use in Clean Air
Zones. Only softwoods should be used in the Canterbury Clean Air Zones.
STARTING A NEW FIRE
Please note: If lighting the fi re for the fi rst time, dust fi re, glass, trim and fl ue before fi ring to avoid
particles sticking or discolouring. Once fi red, some smoke and vapour will be released as the VHT
painted surfaces enter the fi nal curing process. Open all windows and doors while running the fi re on
high for up to 3 hours. People with respiratory, heart or other relevant medical conditions should avoid
inhaling vapours during the curing process. All VHT paint will cure at the highest temperature achieved
and will produce smoke again if this temperature is exceeded.
To start and maintain a good fi re you will need the following ingredients:
1. A small quantity of newspaper (do not use coloured or coated paper);
2. A packet of fi relighters (optional)
3. A quantity of fi nely split, dry soft wood kindling in a variety of sizes; and
4. Seasoned fi rewood split into a range of piece sizes.
The fi rst step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of
newspaper and put them just inside the fi rebox. The
amount of newspaper you need will depend on the
fi rebox size, and the dryness and fi neness of the kindling
you are using. The drier and fi ner the kindling, the less
newspaper you need. Many people make the mistake
of using too little newspaper. Be generous with the
newspaper and you will have more success. Putting
some fi relighter halves under the newspaper can
also help sustain fi rebox temperature until the wood
is burning.
On top of the paper place 10 to 15 pieces of fi nely split,
dry kindling. Softwoods, such as cedar or pine, make
good kindling. Ideally, the kindling should be placed on
the newspaper so that the combustion air reaches the
newspaper fast where you ignite it. It is also a good idea
to add two or three very small pieces of fi rewood to the
kindling load before lighting.
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590
855
481
685
482
570
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measurements exclude insulating blanket
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TO BUILD A QUICK, HOT FIRE
Use plenty of crumpled newspaper
and dry, fi nely-split kindling. Set the air
control fully open. Light the newspaper
near where the combustion air enters
the fi rebox. When a kindling fi re is built
properly, you should expect fast ignition
and no smouldering.
