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Using the stove
with a manual damper
Setting the damper
There are three positions on the damper.
Position 1
Push the lever fully to the left.
The damper is closed, which means minimal air supply. This option should be avoided
during operation. See warning note after next section.
Position 2
Push the lever to the right up to the first notch (center position). This position provides
primary and secondary air. During ordinary combustion, the manual lever is set be-
tween position 1 and 2.
Clear and yellow flames indicate a correct damper setting, which results in a slow /
optimal combustion.
Position 3
Push the lever fully to the right.
The damper is fully open and provides full primary and secondary air.
This position is for the lighting stage and fuelling and is not used during normal opera-
tion.
Initial lighting
A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get
accustomed to the high temperature. This provides the best start and prevents any
damage.
Be aware that a strange but harmless odour, as well as smoke from the surface, may
appear during the first fuelling. This smell, which is due to the paint and materials hard-
ening process, quickly vanishes
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if possible, make sure there is ample ventila-
tion and draft.
During this process, avoid touching any visible surfaces / glass (very hot!). Moreover, we
recommend to regularly open and close the door to prevent the door seal from sticking.
In addition, the stove can emit "clicking noises" during heating and cooling, which
arise from the large temperature differences to which the material is exposed.
Never use any type of liquid fuel for kindling or maintaining the fire. There is a danger
of explosion.
If the stove has not been used for a while, follow the steps as if you were using it for
the first time.
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