Date: 21/7/2022
Version Number: 2022 Issue no.3
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Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs under Section 16 of the Environmental Better
Regulation Act (Northern Ireland) 2016. In Wales appliances are exempted by regulations made by
Welsh Ministers.
Your local authority is responsible for implementing the Clean Air Act 1993 including designation
and supervision of smoke control areas and you can contact them for details of Clean Air Act
requirements.
Further information on the requirements of the Clean Air Act can be found here:
https: //www.gov.uk/smoke-control-area-rules
The following list of Lowry stove models:
Lowry 5
5KW Wood Burning Stove
Lowry 5X 4.9KW Wood Burning Stove
Lowry 5XL 4.9KW Wood Burning Stove
The LOWRY multifuel stove has been recommended for use in Smoke Control Areas when burning
wood logs. The Lowry 5 stove is fitted with a mechanical stop blocking the combustion air controller at
32mm to prevent closure of the secondary air control beyond 6mm open. The Lowry 5X stove is fitted
with a mechanical stop
blocking the secondary/tertiary air controller at 50%. The Lowry 5XL stove is
fitted with a mechanical stop blocking the secondary/tertiary air controller at 42mm.
9.Recommended fuels
9.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning wood requires
a little effort and planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is well seasoned and has a
moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow
moisture to evaporate for at least 9 months in the case of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the
case of hard wood. We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split into logs of no
more than 100mm (4inches) diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your wood is
'green' or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter can be obtained to
determine the moisture content of your wood fuel. Wet wood must not be used as this will
contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in
liquid form. This will seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of
a chimney fire.
9.2 Solid Fuel
Lowry is a multi-fuel and wood burning stove. Flue & Ducting Ltd,
recommends the use of approved wood fuels which have been deemed suitable for use on closed
appliances including multi fuel stoves or boilers. Authorized fuels suitable for Smoke Control
Areas, please see; https://www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/