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2.0 Operation
2.1 Before you start firing
For Use with Solid Wood Fuel Only. Do Not Overfire, If Heater or Chimney Connector
Glows You Are Overfiring. Inspect and Clean Chimney Frequently. Under Certain
Conditions of use creosote buildup may occur rapidly. Because of risk of smoke and
flame spillage, operate only with door fully closed.
Caution:
Hot while in operation. Keep children, clothing and furniture away. Contact may cause
skin burns.
Do not use chemicals or fluids to start the fire.
Do not burn garbage or flammable fluids.
Do not use gasoline, gasoline-type lantern fuel, kerosene, charcoal lighter or fluid or
similar liquids to start or freshen up a fire in this heater. Keep all such liquids away from
the heater while it is in use.
Choosing your fuel
All types of natural wood can be burned on your stove, but they must be well-seasoned and
dry. Once the wood is cut to length, it should be split down middle - to suit the dimensions
given below - to allow moisture to evaporate.
Cut the wood to a length of 10 inches (25 cm) and approx. 3 to 3.5 inches (7-8 cm) in section.
If you can weigh your wood, aim for around 0.7 kg.
The maximum moisture content of the wood should be around 20%.
Store the logs under cover in a location where fresh air can move through the stack. Some soft
woods may take as little as one good summer to season, where some harder woods may take
a couple of years or more. Well seasoned wood will be remarkably light to hold and will
probably have radial cracking at the ends. If your wood spits or sizzles when burnt, and your
stove’s door glass persistently mists up, your wood is not properly seasoned.
Never use drift wood (from the sea), whose salt content may cause corrosion, nor construction
wood that may have been impregnated with chemicals.
Cautions not to place such fuel within space heater installation clearances or
within the space required for charging and ash removal.
Starting the first fire
The initial fire should be small, so that the stove paint can cure and the main plates of
the stove can settle into position. Some fumes will be given off by the paint. Ventilate
the room during this phase.
The setting of air supply, lighting techniques and loading intervals will depend on
chimney draft, the fuel used, the heat required and so on. Some basic techniques are
outlined below.
In principle
Your stove is fitted wih Pilot, Primary and Secondary air inlets.
When using solid wood fuel the pilotair should be closed shortly (2-3 minutes) after loading and
reloading and remain closed. Pilotair, which is controlled using the left lever, should primrily be
used when using alternative fuels, as well as in short periods (2-3 minutes) after loading and
reloading.
