Reloading with more wood
•
Open top air slide before opening the
door.
•
Rake or break up any existing coals on the
base of the firebox.
• Load the wood with the length orientated
front to back.
•
Load smaller pieces rather than one large
piece of wood for better results.
•
Close the door with the top air slide fully
opened for a minimum of 10 minutes for
the wood to catch.
•
Adjust the top air slide to the desired
warmth.
Depending on the type of wood burnt and
frequency, the ash will need to be removed
every 2-6 weeks. Remove excess ash when
necessary, placed in a non combustible
container with a tightly fitting lid and moved
outdoors immediate to a location clear of
combustible materials.
Leave a small amount (1cm) of ash in the
bottom of the firebox, helps insulate the base.
Fuel quality
1. Use wood with a moisture content of less
than 20%. Wood should not feel moist
or damp, should not have moss or fungal
growths.
2. Symptoms related to wet wood:
•
difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning
well.
•
smoke and only small flames
•
dirty glass and or firebricks
•
rapid creosote build up in the flue
•
low heat output
•
short burn times and blue/grey smoke
from flue outlet.
3. If seasoned wood is not used and some
moisture is present, it suggested that the top
air be used to regulate the required heat output
and burn rate, it is recommended to leave the
bottom air slide open 3-4mm.
4. Run the appliance at high heat output for a
short period each day to avoid large build-up of
tars and or creosote within the appliance and
flue.
Flue draft
The flue has 2 main functions:
1. to remove smoke, gases and fumes
2. to provide a sufficient amount of draft
(suction) in the appliance to ensure the fire
keeps burning. Draft is a result of the rising
hot air in the flue when the fire has been lit.
The position, height and size of the flue can
affect the performance of the draft. Refer to
installation guide for details.
Factors affecting the flue draft include:
•
insufficient height
•
exterior obstructions cause turbulence
•
high and gusty winds
•
outside temperature and weather
conditions
•
blocked flue
RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
ASH REMOVAL
BURNING TIPS
