RAIS/attika 500, User Manual

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Using the wood burning stove
Adjustment of the air damper - the damper has 3 settings
Position 1
The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake.
Position 2
Pull the lever until first click. This position gives full secondary air.
During normal stoking the lever is set between position 1 and 2. When the flames are
clear and yellow, the damper is set correcly, i.e. resulting in a slow/optimal burning.
Position 3
Pull the lever until next click.
The air damper is completely open and gives full primary and secondary air. The position is
for the lighting stage and is not used under normal operation.
Control
If the ash is white and the walls in the combustion chamber sott-free after the stove has
been used, the air regulation was set correctly and the wood was sufficiently dry.
First usage
A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get
accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided.
Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from
the surface of the stove, the first time you fire up. This is because the paint and materi-
als need to harden. The odour disappears quickly, but you should check the ventilation
and draught, if possible. See also, the IMPORTANT warning notice below about persistent
fumes.
During this process you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces, and it is recom-
mended that you regularly open and close the door to prevent the door seal from sticking.
The stove may also produce “clicking noises” during heating and cooling, caused by the
large temperature differences which the material is subjected to.
Never use any type of liquid fuel for kindling or maintaining the fire. You could be at risk
of explosion.
The stove gets very hot when in use always wear protective gloves when tending the
stove.
If the stove has not been used for a while, follow the steps as if you were using it for the
first time.
IMPORTANT - Warning Note!
Properly installed, operated and maintained this appliance will not emit fumes into the
dwelling. Occasional fumes from de-ashing and re-fuelling may occur. However, persistent
fume emission is potentially dangerous and must not be tolerated.
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