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Operating Tool
The operating tool serves two functions.
It is used to open the door and to operate the air control lever.
Door Operation
To open the door, insert the operating tool into the door latch on the right-hand side of the door. Turn the operating
tool anti clockwise to open and clockwise to close.
When operating the controls, opening the door and re-fuelling the fire ALWAYS WEAR A HEAT PROOF
GLOVE.
Wood Burning and Basket Grates
Jetmaster fires may be used to burn a variety of fuels. If burning wood then no additional accessories are required
as wood can be burnt on the bottom grate. However, if burning smokeless fuel then basket grates are available
to ensure that the fuel is burned in the most effective way. Make sure that you have the right accessories to get
the best out of your fuel and your fire.
Wood Burning
If burning wood then it should be burnt on the bottom grate. (Coal or smokeless fuel cannot be burned in this
way).
Allow the ash to build up to about 1” (25mm) deep in the base to ensure even and efficient burning.
Ash Removal
After several burns as the ash builds then it can be raked through the grate so as to fall in the ash pan below.
This can be emptied by sliding out. If ash builds at the sides and cannot be removed through the cast grate then
it is desirable to clean out a few shovels full of the surplus ash as required. (This will be more frequent if burning
heavily).
When removing the ash pan and replacing always ensure that it is fitted the correct way around. The ash pan
should be fitted with the handle facing to the front.
Lighting with Wood
When lighting the fire, the air control lever should be set to the fully open position. The fire may be lit using
proprietary firelighters with kindling wood. Once the fire has been lit the door should be closed over but left
slightly ajar for a period of up to 5 minutes until the fire is established.
This allows additional air into the fire, reducing smoke emission and helps the glass to warm up thus avoiding
soot forming on the glass. At this point the door may be closed but the air control should remain in the fully open
position for a further 5 minutes if required to reduce smoke emission and establish the fire.
Once the fire has established then slightly larg
er pieces may be added, see “refuelling with Wood” below. Do
not put too many logs on until the fire has a hold as this can smother the fire.
Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke. The appliance must not be operated with the appliance
door left open except as directed in the instructions.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE AS AN OPEN FIRE ALWAYS USE IT WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.
Refuelling with Wood
When refuelling ensure that you have a good bed of hot ash and embers to refuel onto
. This is particularly
important when running the fire on the low rate setting or it is likely that the fire may die or go out.
Before opening the door for refuelling set the air control lever to the fully open position, then open the door for
refuelling. When refuelling, 3 to 4 logs spread evenly will give the cleanest burn. Do not overload the appliance.
Directly after refuelling leave the door slightly ajar for a period on 2 to 5 minutes particularly when operating at
low output. The door may then be closed. Leave the air control fully open for approximately a further 5 minutes
or until the flames are established before closing to the desired setting.
The fire will react better when refuelling if the larger pieces of fuel are loaded first to the rear of the firebox. The
right technique comes with a little experience and varies with the type of fuel being burnt.
Ensure the wood is fully charged and alight after re-loading and the door is closed before leaving the fire.
