RAIS X-Basic, User Manual

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US English User Manual RAIS X-Basic, RAIS X-Front & RAIS X-Board
First Fire
Your new RAIS should be broken into gently for top performance and to prevent paint
damage, cracks in the firebrick, and excessive wear and tear. Start with a small fire (never
overload the firebox) to allow the materials to get accustomed to the higher temperatures,
and then gradually increase the intensity. Use up to a maximum of two logs.
For the first few fires you may detect a strange smell that comes from heat treating the paint
and materials. This is normal and will soon disappear. Just ensure there is plenty of fresh air
in the room. Furthermore, during the initial heating up and cooling down, the metal may
emanate some clicking sounds due to being exposed to the large differences in temperature.
This is normal as well.
To avoid the gasket around the door sticking to the paint it is recommended to have the
door open by approx 4” for the first two fires. PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT LEAVE THE STOVE UN-
INTENDED WHILE DOOR IS OPEN.
For wood to burn properly, the right amount of air has to be supplied at the right time
and place.