Wamsler K 118, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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2 Fuels / Settings
2.1 Fuels
Low smoke, trouble-free operation of the stove and a supply of heat at the nominal level
with a chimney draught of 12 Pa are only guaranteed when you use the following fuels and
no others.
Only use natural, dry chopped firewood with a remaining humidity of max. 20% and lignite
(brown coal) briquettes.
Type of fuel Heating value appr. kWh/kg
Lignite briquettes
Hardwood
Softwood
5,3
– 5,5
4,0
– 4,2
4,3
– 4,5
Non-permitted fuels include:
Rubbish, fine chips, pellets, bark, chips from planing, coal slack, damp wood or wood
treated with preservative, paper, cardboard or similar. For lighting use wood shavings or
barbecue lighters. Never use liquid fire starters!
PLEASE NOTE:
The first time the stove is heated there may be some smoke and an unpleasant
smell. Make sure that the room is well ventilated (open windows and doors) and heat
for at least an hour at the maximum nominal heat load. If the maximum temperature
is not reached the first time the stove is heated, then there may be further
unpleasant smells at a later date.
Maximum fuel quantities per load
Fuel K118 K128 / K138 and F
Lignite 3.2 kg (5-6 briquettes)
at nominal heat capacity
3.2 kg (5-6 briquettes)
for slow burning 3.8 kg (6-7 briquettes)
at nominal heat capacity
3.8 kg (6-7 briquettes)
for slow burning
Wood 2.0 kg (about 3 pieces) 2.3 kg (about 3 pieces)
Table 1