15
Operating Your Stove
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 400mm,
maximum width 125mm.
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.
Smokeless fuels
Housecoal or Bituminous coal
: these
fuels will soot up the airways of the stove
and possibly overheat the appliance.
Petroleum Based Coke
: over 20%
content - 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
Important note
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 control has 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.
Using your appliance for the
first time
• To allow the appliance to bed in, and
fixing glues and paint to fully cure, only
fire the appliance using kindling and just
get hot for at least three fires.
• Before lighting the next small fire please
allow the appliance to return back to
room temperature.
• During these first small fires you may
experience a haze and unpleasant smell
as the paint cures, do not touch the paint
and keep the room well ventilated.
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.
Always ensure that the ash drawer is fully closed before operation
of the appliance
Always check with your dealer or
directly with the manufacturer as
using the incorrect fuel may
invalidate your guarantee and
damage your appliance.
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