In order to obtain uniform heating the combustion air should be provided continuously
through the regulator. Continuous air supply from outside must be ensured especially in
case of small airspace and doors/windows of airtight closing.
Remove ashes from previous usage. Dispose of hot ash safely.
Place dry, finger-breadth thick softwood kindling in the firebox, it is practical to arrange it in
pyramid shape and put 3-4 kg of firewood on the top
Fully open the air intake (by pulling the lever under the door fully out), and the flue damper
(by lifting the upper lever on the right hand side of the door fully).
Now ignite the softwood by using paper to set fire. You may use solid ignition aids for
lighting up the paper. For the first five to ten minutes, it is a good idea to leave the stove
door ajar allowing in plenty of air, and aiding the initial ignition process.
NEVER LEAVE
THE STOVE UNATTENDED WITH THE DOOR(S) OPEN.
Close the stove door once the wood is burning well. As soon as the fire in the burner lights
up, the smoke damper needs to be throttled to regulate the draft (using the upper leaver
on the right hand side of the door – lowering the leaver closes the flue damper). Do not
use liquid ignition aids for heating-up or topping-up!
The performance regulation is done using the operation of the primary air intake regulator
(underneath the door). At an advanced stage of burning-down, the primary air intake
regulator may be shut mostly. The regulation of the combustion is then for the main part
regulated via the secondary air intake regulators. The optimum adjustment has to be
determined by the user in accordance with local conditions.
In order to prevent fumes entering the airspace, do not open the door(s) quickly. For lift-up
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