Section 3: Operation
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Figure 3.2
Figure 3.3
3.2
Controlling the Fire
When the fire has been established, turn the oven damper clockwise to the open position and the
turn the flue damper clockwise to the closed position. The burn rate of the fuel is then controlled
using the spin valve (58) on the fire door. To achieve a certain oven temperature, it is recommended
to open the spin valve to maximum until the oven thermometer (74) shows a temperature
approximately 25° C below the temperature required and then adjust the oven damper & spin valve
as required to achieve the desired temperature without exceeding it. The settings required to achieve
certain temperatures will vary dependant on a particular installation & the flue system to which the
cooker is connected so a little practice with the cooker will be required to determine the settings
must suitable to achieve the desired oven temperatures.
3.3
Refuelling
Before refuelling the unit, the flue damper should be opened and the oven damper closed. The
desired amount of fuel can then be added either through the fire door (57) or by lifting the oblong
hotplate (19) using the hotplate lifting tool as shown in Figure 3.4. After refuelling, the flue damper
should be closed and the oven damper returned to its original set position.
