Spartherm Varia 2L 80h-P7, Instruction Manual

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NEVER LOAD THE WOOD HIGHER THAN THE AIR BAR
AT THE REAR OF THE FIREBOX OR ANY OTHER “MAX”
LEVEL MARK INDICATED WITHIN THE FIREBOX
(DEPENDENT ON MODEL).
Remember it is more efficient to burn medium sized wood,
briskly, and refuel frequently than to load the appliance with
large logs that result in a smouldering, inefficient fire and dirty
glass. As soon as the door is closed, you will observe a
change in the flame pattern.
The flames will get smaller and lazier because less oxygen is
getting into the combustion chamber. The flames, however,
are more efficient. The flames will remain lazy but become
larger again as soon as the firebricks have been heated
thoroughly and the chimney becomes heated and provides a
good draft. At this point, the roaring fire that you see when the
door is opened is wastefully drawing heated room air up the
chimney -- certainly not desirable.
Always operate the fire with the door fully closed once the
medium sized logs have caught fire.
You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the
appliance normally. Once the appliance is entirely hot, it will
burn very efficiently with little smoke from the chimney. There
will be a bed of orange embers in the firebox and secondary
flames flickering just below the top firebrick.
You can safely fill the firebox with wood up to the air inlet on
the backside of the firebox or any other “MAX” mark indicated.
On the Double Sided Fire (A-FDh-P8) there is a line about two
thirds of the way up the side vermiculite pieces which
indicates the maximum loading limit.
Once the medium sized firewood is burning briskly and an
ember bed has started to establish you can control the fire
using the air adjustment control (if fitted).
Turning the control to the left will reduce the air and result in a
slower burning and less intense fire/heat.
Turning the control to the right will result in more air and a
quicker burn with more intense fire/heat.
On some appliances the air control must be adjusted using
the operational tool shown below unless a lever with a finger
hole is provided on the product. Use a protective glove under
all circumstances.
Learning to manage the appliance to your liking requires
some practice, as you must first become familiar with its
functioning. Do not expect an immediate reaction of the fire
when you adjust the air control (if fitted). The flame will not
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