1.
Pull out the air control knob, until it is fully open.
2. Place several pieces of crumpled newspaper in the base
of the firebox, and criss-cross with 8-10 pieces of dry split
kindling. Stack several pieces of dry split firewood no
greater than 30cm in length on top of the kindling.
3. Ignite the paper and leave the door slightly ajar (resting it
on the latch). Let the fire establish itself for 4-5 minutes,
then open the door and add some more pieces of wood.
Do not leave the fire unattended during this process.
4. Close the door fully, but leave the air control fully open until the wood is well alight
and burning brightly.
Note:
It may be necessary in some cases to leave the door ajar for longer periods and
use more small kindling in order to establish enough heat to warm up the flue. Only when
the flue is sufficiently warm to create the necessary draft to maintain the fire may the
door be fully closed. It may take trial and error to find a lighting procedure that suits your
situation.
OPERATION
Thank you for purchasing a Kent wood fire. Used and maintained correctly, it will provide
you with many years of warmth in your home. Kent wood fires have been the main source
of heating for many Kiwi homes, with nearly 400,000 installed.
Please ensure your installer completes and signs the warranty registration
card in this booklet. We encourage you to read the warranty conditions
and draw your attention to improper fuel use.
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LIGHTING
On initial light up, the presence of smoke may be noticed. This is normal and will dissipate
quickly.
DO NOT BURN YOUR WOOD FIRE TOO QUICKLY TO BEGIN WITH.
Allow several small
fires to build up a layer of ash in the wood fire, and cure the paint before using maximum
power.
NORMAL OPERATION ONCE THE FIRE IS ESTABLISHED
The Kent wood fire requires fresh air for optimal burning, and this must come from outside
the house. A normal house will allow enough air in through incidental openings to
satisfy this. We recommend that a source of air be located near the wood fire for best
performance. This can be simply a window that is left ajar while the wood fire is in use. If
this is not possible, and the house is particularly air-tight, a vent may need to be installed
next to the wood fire to provide the air required. Lack of air will lead to a wood fire that is
hard to light and get going, or in bad cases, to smoke spilling back into the room.
While an air control is fitted, it is recommended that, for the cleanest operation, this is left
fully open and the amount of heat generated is adjusted by the amount of fuel that is
used. The heater burns cleanest when it is running at a high rate.
Once the fire is well established, the output can be regulated by the amount of wood
that is used.
To reload the fire, open the air control fully, and then open the door. Note that the fire
burns hottest at the front of the firebox and so there may be unburnt wood at the back
when it comes time to reload. This is normal. Rake through the contents to move any
unburnt wood forward and then place the desired amount of wood into the firebox.
Close the door.
The view of the flame through the glass door will give you the best indication of how your
wood fire is performing. In order to accomplish maximum combustion performance, the
fire should give a rolling, boiling flame pattern. At reduced setting the flame will be slower.
