USING
YOUR
HEATER
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5B
CREATING THE PERFECT FIRE
25B
THE
GOLDEN
RULE
In the early stages of a fire, smaller wood pieces and more air flow is the key.
Bigger pieces of wood absorb more heat before they start to burn, so they tend to lower the temperature
of the firebox. This is why you should use larger logs only after the fire is already hot with a good bed of
embers which can store excess heat.
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BUILDING
A
FIRE
Follow this procedure to get your fire started as quickly as possible:
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Place one or two firelighters in the centre of the firebox
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Place kindling in a criss cross pattern over the firelighters, and continue till a “tipi” or small pyramid
shape is formed.
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Add a few (5‐6) small pieces of wood on top of the pyramid, and a few more pieces around the
edges of the firebox till the firebox is 1/4 full of fuel.
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Put the air control on high (The high position is marked on the slide control)
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Light the fire.
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Leave the door slightly ajar for a few minutes to allow maximum air flow. Do not allow the fire to be
unattended while the door is ajar.
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After a few minutes, place a few more pieces of wood onto the flames. For the next 10 minutes,
place progressively more and larger pieces of wood onto the flames until a strong fire and a bed of
embers have formed.
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After about 30 minutes from a cold start, turn the air slide control to medium.
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MAINTAINING
THE
FIRE
Keeping a fire burning well is both pleasurable and efficient.
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The heater is designed to burn most efficiently when the
slide control is on medium (half way between low and high).
You should leave it on this setting except during overnight
burns.
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As you add large logs, ensure the fire remains hot enough.
Turn the air control to high for a few minutes to help get the
firebox back up to temperature quickly.
Place the logs front to back (ie with their ends facing the door)
as they will burn better.