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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for SIRA & SIRA SOAPSTONE
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ENGLISH RAIS - manual for SIRA & SIRA SOAPSTONE
First usage
A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get accus-
tomed 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 materials 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. If fume emission does
persist, the following immediate actions should be taken:
(a) Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
(b) Let the fire out or eject and safely dispose of fuel from the appliance.
(c) Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if required.
(d) Do not attempt to relight the fire until the cause of the fume emission has been identi-
fied and corrected. If necessary seek expert advice.
