For the optimum between clean burning, and getting
the best in efficiency from the heater, from the fully
closed position, open the top air slide 4-5mm (bottom
air slide is shut).
The top air slide can be adjusted to any position so desired
depending on wanted heat output versus burn time.
Reload with more wood:
1.
Open air slide before opening door.
2.
Rake / break up any existing coals.
3.
Load the wood with the length orientated front to back.
4.
Better results will be achieved by loading several
smaller pieces of wood rather than one large piece.
5.
Close door with top air slide fully open, and leave for
minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fresh wood to
catch.
6.
After 10 or more minutes, the top air slide can be
adjusted to the desired heat output setting.
Fuel Quality
1.
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%.
Logs should not feel moist or damp, or have moss and
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 fire bricks
Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
Low heat output
Short burn times, and blue/grey smoke from the
flue/chimney outlet
3.
If on the rare occasion the wood is not ideally seasoned,
still retaining some moisture, continue using the top air
slide to determine the heat output and burn rate but
also leave the bottom air slide open 3-4mm. This will
allow some extra oxygen into the base of the fire
allowing it to burn hotter.
4.
Run the appliance at high heat output for a short period
each day to avoid large build-up of tars and creosote
within the appliance and flue.
Flue Draught
The flue has two main functions:-
1.
To remove smoke, gases and fumes from the appliance.
2.
To provide a sufficient amount of draught (suction) in
the appliance to ensure the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by 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 flue draught. Refer to installation guide
for details on flue installation.
Factors affecting the flue draught include:
Insufficient flue height
Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence
High and gusty winds
Outside temperature and weather conditions
Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in
a non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid and
moved outdoors immediately to a location clear of
combustible materials.
Leave a small amount of ash, approximately 10mm thick, in
the bottom of the firebox. This helps to insulate the base of
the firebox.
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
Shut air slide control fully to smother the fire
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an
accredited installer has assessed the cause and any
resultant damage.
6. BURNING TIPS
7. ASH REMOVAL
8. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
