Operating your stove
Please note that during the first firing,
we recommend a small fire is lit and
that you slowly increase the
temperature to enable the various
parts to expand normally.
You may also experience fumes and a
haze being given off by the stove during
the first firing and possibly for the next
couple of firings as the paint cures. This
is normal but please ensure that the
room is well ventilated during this
period.
In the rare event of a malfunction due to
overheating or a chimney fire, the air
slides should be shut down completely
and the fuel allowed to burn out. In the
event of a chimney fire, once the air
slides have been closed completely, dial
999 for assistance. If the appliance has
overheated, the appliance and flue will
need to be inspected for any damage
before it can be operated again.
Recommended Fuels
Wood
: hardwood such as ash, oak and
beech which have been cut for at least
2 years and stored under shelter. The
logs should have a maximum moisture
content of 20%. Maximum log length
350mm, maximum width 150mm.
Smokeless Fuels
: below 20%
Petroleum coke content such as
Anthracite, Phurnacite, Maxibrite
suitable for use with a closed heating
appliance.
Prohibited Fuels
Green wood
: i.e wood which is
less than 2 years old with a
moisture content of above 20%
Recovered wood:
i.e pallets,
railway sleepers etc. These will
have been chemically treated
and will pollute the atmosphere
and possibly overheat the
appliance.
Housecoal or bituminous coal
:
these fuels will soot up the
airways of the stove and possibly
overheat the appliance.
Petroleum based coke
: over
20% - this will overheat the
appliance and possibly damage
the unit.
Liquid fuels
.
Paraffin fire lighter blocks
:
these can cause damage to the
glass of your appliance.
Always check with your
dealer or directly with the
manufacturer as using the
incorrect fuel may invalidate
your guarantee and damage
your appliance.
