3
Air Controls
The Nectre MK3 has two air controls for controlling the
fire
.
Top air slide:-
This allows air to enter the firebox from above
the door where it is then drawn down into the base of the fire
while keeping the glass clean. Pulling the air slide out offers
maximum burn rate, while sliding it in offers minimum burn
rate.
Bottom air slide:
- This allows air to enter directly into the base
of the fire and is used as a boost especially when getting the
fire up to temperature.
Secondary air holes in the rear of the firebox provide
additional oxygen for a more complete combustion of the
gases released from the burning wood.
Door Handle
Warning:
the door handle may get hot if appliance has been
left in High burn setting for an extended period of time. In
which case use a protective glove or equivalent to open.
Open air slide before opening the door to eliminate the
chance of backdraft and/or smoke entering the room.
Fan
The fan can be used to spread heat around the room quicker,
as well as distribute heat into other rooms. It does not have to
be on if not required.
A remote control supplied with the heater is used to turn the
fan on and determine the chosen speed.
If the radio frequency used by the remote control interferes
with other frequencies in the home such as wireless internet
or child monitor refer to “
8. Change Fan Controller Frequency
”
in the Maintenance & Servicing section for details on changing
the frequency.
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First few times the appliance is lit, it will give off some
odorous fumes. This is caused by the paint curing.
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Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise
it can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
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Once the paint has cured it will not re-occur.
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Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
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Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
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Newly cut wood should be allowed to dry/season for 12
to 18 months before use.
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Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimise any potential moisture
content.
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For best results, wood should not exceed 350mm in
length and 150mm diameter. Any larger and appliance
will not operate at its optimum. It is better to burn
several smaller pieces of wood than one large single
piece.
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Poor quality timber:
o
Causes low combustion efficiency
o
Produces poor emissions (smoky)
o
Results in additional buildup of creosote (soot) in the
flue which will then require regular cleaning and may
result in a flue fire.
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Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
•
Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in the
base of the firebox.
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Open both air controls :
o
Top air slide
–
pull knob all the way out (to the left)
o
Bottom air slide
–
slide spring handle across to the
left
2. USING APPLIANCE FOR FIRST TIME
4. LIGHTING THE FIRE
3. RECOMMENDED FUELS
Top air slide Bottom air slide
