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about 1” (25mm) per year, so a log split such that along its length no dimension
is greater than 3” (75mm), it would take about 3 years to dry. A dry log will
produce up to four and a half times more heat output than a freshly cut log.
Wet logs take heat to dry.
Other Solid Fuel –
“Authorised” fuels include anthracite large nuts, briquettes
smokeless fuel, ie. Ancit, Phurnacite, Taybrite, Homefire Ovals suitable for closed
appliances. Bituminous coals can cause tar deposits and burn very hot, so mix
with other fuels and use sparingly.
Unauthorised Fuels
DO NOT burn Wildfire, Housecoal, household coal, petroleum cokes or
household waste. If in doubt consult your merchant or the Solid Fuel
Association.
Please note that when refuelling with solid fuel, do not pile fuel higher than 30
degrees from the front bar rearwards – over-fuelling can cause excess smoke
and produce temperatures beyond the designed rating of the appliance causing
damage to internal parts.
This appliance is designed to be operated with the door closed, except for
refuelling. Not only is it unsafe to operate with the door open but the appliance
efficiency will be significantly reduced and excess smoke can occur.
The stove is designed to operate intermittently and must not be used as an
overnight burner.
Clean Burn - The Clean Air Act 1993 and Smoke Control Areas
Local authorities may declare the whole or part of their zone to be a smoke
control area. It is an offence to emit smoke from a chimney of a building if
located in a designated smoke control area. It is also an offence to acquire an
"unauthorised fuel" for use within a smoke control area unless it is used in an
"exempt" appliance.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has powers to
authorise smokeless fuels or exempt appliances for use in smoke control areas in
England. In Scotland and Wales this power rests with Ministers in the devolved
administrations for those countries. Separate legislation, the Clean Air
(Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is a
requirement that fuels burnt or obtained for use in smoke control areas have
