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Operating Your Wagener Fairburn
Fuel
Dry, seasoned wood at less than 25% moisture content should be used at all times.
(Moisture meters can be purchased to check levels)
Try to buy wood well in advance and store so that the air can circulate through the pile to assist drying.
Wet, unseasoned wood can cause creosote problems, especially if it is burned slowly. Care should be taken
to ensure that the fire is actually burning and not just smouldering which over a period of time can create
creosote build-up and flue blockages and even result in an explosion.
DO NOT
burn driftwood, chipboards, painted, stained or treated timbers or glossy print material as they
will all damage your Fairburn and flue and void your warranty.
NOTE
: The heat output of the Fairburn is controlled not only by the air control but also by the type and
quality of fuel in the firebox.
New Fire bricks
can hold moisture and may crack in a hot fire. Have 2 or 3 small fires to “condition” new
bricks or alternatively bricks can be removed and dried in the sun or hot water cupboard.
COAL
may be used in the Fairburn but does tend to be more corrosive and therefore may shorten the life of
the firebox. If you wish to use coal we suggest you burn a mix of wood and coal.
When your Fairburn is not in use close the air
control
to prevent the fire drawing air back down the
flue and into the firebox as moist or salt laden air can cause deterioration of the appliance over time.
Controls and Tools
The Fairburn has two controls.
1.
The air control
(black round disk beneath the firebox door glass) which provides air under the grate
and over the glass and controls the rate of burn.
2.
Flue gas direction control
(6mm screw driver type slot sitting flush with the cooking surface and
located below and forward of the flue flange collar) This control is open in the
east/west position
and allows the flue gases to travel directly up the flue and closed in the
north/south position
diverting gases and heat down the firebox side of the oven, across under the base of the oven, up the
other side, across the top of the oven and then up the flue.
And two tools:
1.
The Poker/Scraper
is a long metal rod with a ring at one end and an offset plate on the other
end. It is used to move burning fuel around in the firebox and also to scrape away soot build ups
when cleaning the cooker.
2.
The Lifting tool
is for cracking and lifting the top plates and moving the flue gas direction
control. It also has an allen key tool attached for adjusting the air control and opening the oven
cleaning port cover.
First Burn on a New Appliance or Repainted Appliance
On INITIAL LIGHTING, the high temperature paint used on the Fairburn will give off smoke and odour for a
period of time. Open your doors and windows to ensure adequate ventilation!
Please follow information
“High Temperature Paint” enclosed in your installation pack
on safety and the paint curing process.
Start Up
1.
Rotate the air control so that the widest opening is obtained and position the flue gas direction
control clockwise (east/west position) so the fire gases go directly up the flue using tools provided.
2.
Open the firebox door. Ensure that the ashpan below is fitted right back under the grate. Remove the
top plate above the firebox using tool provided. Place crumpled newspaper on top of the grate or if
using firelighters place them on the grate.
Stack kindling around the newspaper like an Indian Tepee, refit the cooking plate and light the
newspaper (or firelighters if using) through the firebox door and close the door. Once kindling is well
alight add slightly larger pieces of wood through the top plate until you have a good healthy fire.
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Part 2: Operation & Maintenance Instructions for
WAGENER Fairburn Cooker
Message to the Owner
Thank you for purchasing a New Zealand designed and made Wagener Fairburn Cooker.
With care and common sense your Wagener Fairburn will give you many years of trouble free service.
We recommend an annual safety check of flues, bricks, door seals, door catches, air controls and the like.
When your Fairburn is not in use please ensure that the air control is in the closed position. The air control
should always be in the fully open position before opening the fire box door for starting and refuelling.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
1.
WARNING: ANY MODIFICATION OF THE APPLIANCE THAT HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED IN
WRITING BY THE TESTING AUTHORITY IS CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS 4013.
2.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS TO START OR REKINDLE THE FIRE.
3.
WARNING: DO NOT USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE AND CHECK FIREBOX AND OVEN FOR FOREIGN OBJECTS WHEN OPERATING.
4.
WARNING: DO NOT STORE FUEL WITHIN HEATER INSTALLATION CLEARANCES.
5.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE AS AN OPEN FIRE. IT IS NOT TESTED TO BE
USED IN THIS WAY AND WILL BE CONSIDERED AS BREACHING AS/NZS2918:2001.
6.
CAUTION: OPEN AIR CONTROL AND OVEN BYPASS BEFORE OPENING FIRE BOX DOOR.
7.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED WITH A CRACKED GLASS.
8.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE MAINTAINED AND OPERATED AT ALL TIMES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
9.
CAUTION: THE USE OF TREATED WOOD AS A FUEL CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO THE
ENVIRONMENT AND DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR APPLIANCE.
Further Cautions & Over Firing
DO NOT run the Fairburn with the door ajar or open. This will cause over firing and damage to your stove
and flue which will NOT be covered by warranty as well as being potentially dangerous.
SIGNS OF OVER FIRING: Flue turns red hot, stove “roars”, cooktop surface becomes red hot.
POSSIBLE CAUSE OF OVER FIRING
REMEDY
1.
Excess flue length/windy conditions
Move air control to reduce or close air supply
2.
Appliance run with door ajar
Close the door
3.
Worn or Faulty door seals
Replace door seals
4.
Full load of very dry, small wood
Don’t load excess quantities of fuel
5.
Dirty flue catches fire
Close air supply. Alert occupants and ensure their
safety. Call fire brigade if necessary. Inspect & Clean flue
when cold. Review quality and type of fuel being used.
The Fairburn is HOT while in operation and caution is required as contact may cause burns.
Keep children away and use appropriate tools and protective mitts when operating.
CREOSOTE OR SOOT FIRE
: In the unlikely event of a soot or creosote fire occurring close air control
and bypass control and alert household occupants and ensure their safety. Then see Remedy 5 above.
