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OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT
Ventilation devices which operate with the fireplace on the same premises or on the premises which
share the same ventilation shaft may not function properly.
Please ensure the airways are never blocked.
During installation please allow for access to have the fireplace and the connecting shaft cleaned.
If required, install cut-off and stifling devices.
RECOMMENDED FUEL
This fireplace is designed for only wood fuel. Any fuel other than wood is strictly forbidden.
As a general rule it is recommended; use dry, well-seasoned HARD WOOD with a 15% moisture content or
less in order for the unit to burn effectively and avoid any tarring. The heating output of wood depends on
the moisture percentage.
DIRECTLY CUT
3 MONTHS
6 MONTHS
9 MONTHS
75%
48%
37%
36%
78%
62%
46%
38%
33%
18%
16%
15%
35%
27%
24%
24%
1 YEAR
1 1/2 YEAR
2 YEARS
2 1/2 YEARS
C
C
L
L
C: Chunks L: Logs
AVERAGE WOOD DRYING TIME BASED ON MOISTURE CONTENT
If the wood is piled up loosely, it will burn faster because the necessary oxygen for the combustion will
easily reach every piece of wood. This piling is recommended if you want to heat over a short period of
time. When the wood is piled more compact, it will burn slower because the oxygen wont reach all the
logs at the same time. This piling is recommended if you want to heat over a longer period of time.
IT IS
FORBIDDEN
TO PERMANENTLY OPERATE THIS FIREBOX WITH THE DOOR OPEN.
SWING DOOR: Should only be used suring maintenance.
LIFT DOOR ONLY: Slowly raise the door; do not open quickly whilst the fire is alight. Completely open
the damper prior to opening the door. In the case of the unit being used with the door open, please be
aware that the heating capacity will be significantly reduced. This configuration is only justified for visual
comfort of the fire and is NOT recommended for permanent use.
DOUBLE SIDED FIREBOX: Never leave both doors open at the same time.
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
Misty or foggy weather may possibly favour back-flow of the smoke, which may be a health hazard. In
this case only use the fireplace as is necessary.
For safety reasons, assemblies of appliances and accessories not provided or recommended by Axis or
Sculpt Fireplaces are NOT PERMITTED. Unsuitable equipment may cause dysfunctions and disorder upon
use.
EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE
Stop fuelling the fire and let it burn out. The fire should burn out without any constraints.
CAUTION: Do not hang or install objects within 2m of the appliance. This includes paintings, photos,
televisions, and any other combustible materials.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
