installation
and
user
manual
aurora
suspended
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THE MOST RELIABLE METHOD FOR LIGHTING OUR
OPEN FIREPLACES
It is important to keep in mind that Aurora Fireplaces are
open fireplaces and cannot be loaded or operated in the
same way as a combustion (closed) fireplace. If you’re
used to a combustion fireplace this method may take a
little getting used to, however it is absolutely reliable,
and when it is done properly there is almost no smoke
right from the start.
The most important part of this whole process is to use
dry, seasoned firewood. The fire works by having the
coals and embers from the top layer fall into the layer of
wood below it. If the wood is wet it won’t catch on fire
and you’ll become frustrated.
1. Place two split pieces of timber approximately
11/2͈ thick x 12͈ long on the grate with the ends
facing front and back. Placement with the ends
facing front and back allows the air to mix well
with the fuel, rather than just hitting the sides of
the wood.
2. Place a fire-lighter or one piece of scrunched up
newspaper in-between them.
3. Stack two pieces of kindling approximately 1͈
thick x 31/2͈ long on top of the bottom pieces
criss crossing in the other direction.
4. Follow this by stacking a third row of fine kindling
3/4͈ thick x 12͈ long on top, criss crossing in the
other direction.
5. Repeat step four.
6. Light the fire lighter or paper and watch as the
fire burns down through the fine kindling and the
kindling into the bottom pieces of split timber.
7. Once the timber is well alight start adding more
2͈ thick pieces of timber 1 or 2 at a time, slowly
increasing the timber size as the fire burns.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
Crack a window
Fireplaces require large volumes of air to burn. This air
comes from inside the living area and must somehow
be replaced. Ensure the fresh air intake is sufficient to
replenish the air being used by the fire.
Turn Off Exhaust Fans
When an exhaust fan is on, air is drawn into the return
vent and competes directly with the air needs of the
fireplace. Air (smoke) will be pulled into the room.
Cowls
Your fire needs to be fitted with an approved cowl that
is appropriate for the topographical conditions affecting
your flue system. It must be either a standard anti
downdraft cowl or, in some cases, a specialised cowl.
A rain cap will not be sufficient for your fire to perform
optimally.
A standard anti downdraft cowl is the best type of
cowl for 90% of installations. In certain situations you
may require a specialised cowl designed to combat the
weather and landscape/structural conditions of your
installation. Contact a qualified installer for advice on
the right cowl for you.
Too Much Wood
Too much wood at once will overload the cowl and
flue system with smoke, causing smoke spillage into
the room. Check the recommended load, fuel type and
guidelines for building an effective fire on the previous
pages of this manual.
Too Little Wood
An undersized fire will not create enough draft in the
flue, allowing the smoke to spill into the room. The
fire will not heat up effectively enough to circulate the
convection air.
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