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Vermont Castings Aspen
®
II Multi-Fuel
30003892
do Not uSe chemicalS or fluidS to Start
or revive the fire.
Never uSe petrol, lighter fluid, paraffiN,
keroSeNe or aNy
flammable liquid oN or Near thiS Stove
uNder aNy circumStaNceS.
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually
build up the fire by adding a few 76 mm (3”) splits.
If this is one of the first few “break-in” fires allow the
fire to burn brightly, then let it die out.
During the break-in fires do not allow the stove
temperature to exceed 260° C (500° F) as measured
on the optional stove top thermometer. Adjust the air
control to regulate the fire accordingly. During the
first few fires it is normal to experience some odour
as the various materials used in the stove cure under
heat.
4. After the stove has been broken-in, using steps 1-3,
build the fire gradually. Add larger wood with a diam-
eter of 76-102 mm (3”-4”). (Fig. 20)
Continue adding split logs of this size to the briskly
burning fire until there is a glowing ember bed of at
least 76 mm deep. A good ember bed is necessary
to sustain the fire after the damper is closed.
5. Close the damper when the fire is fully established.
(Fig. 21) Adjust the primary air control to the desired
output.
refuel while the embers are Still hot
Refuel the stove whilst it is still hot and there are plenty
of glowing embers to rekindle the fire. Include some
smaller pieces of wood in the new load to help the stove
rebuild to operating temperature quickly. Wear appropri-
ate heat resistant gloves and:
1. Open the primary air control lever.
2. Open the damper.
3. Check the ash level in the pan and empty if neces-
sary.
4. Use the slicer / poker to freshen the charcoal bed (do
not use the shaker grate when burning wood as this
will cause the embers to fall away into the ash pan).
5. Add fuel.
6. Close the damper and rest the primary air control as
soon as the fire is re-established.
With a thick ember bed and well seasoned wood this
may be carried out immediately after re-fuelling.
how to build and Sustain a
coal or Solid fuel fire
1. The damper must be open when starting a fire or
refuelling.
2. Place several sheets of crumpled newspaper in the
stove. Place eight or ten finger sized sticks on to the
paper, then lay two or three larger sticks of split dry
wood of approximately 25-51 mm (1-2”) in diameter.
(Fig. 19)
do Not uSe chemicalS or fluidS to Start
or revive the fire. Never uSe petrol,
lighter fluid, paraffiN, keroSeNe or aNy
flammable liquid oNor Near thiS Stove
uNder aNy circumStaNceS.
3. Light the newspaper and close the door. Gradually
build up the fire by adding a few pieces of coal or
solid fuel. If this is one of the first few “break-in” fires
allow the fire to burn brightly, then let it die out.
During the break-in fires do not allow the stove
temperature to exceed 260° C (500° F) as measured
on the optional stove top thermometer. Adjust the air
control to regulate the fire accordingly. During the
first few fires it is normal to experience some odour
as the various materials used in the stove cure under
heat.
4. After breaking in the stove, the fire may be built up
to normal operating temperature. Follow Steps 1-3,
then continue adding more coal or solid fuel gradu-
ally, building up the depth of the fuel until the fire is
fully established. Do not allow the depth of the coal
bed to exceed the top bar of the front grate as this
will allow coals to touch the glass doors. With use it
will become apparent how much fuel is required to
give a satisfactory burn. An insufficient depth of fuel
ST264
good fire
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ST264
fig. 20
Add larger pieces of wood as the fire begins to burn
well.
ST264a
add wood fire
11/00
ST264a
fig. 21
Add full size logs when the ember bed is 3” (75mm)
deep.
