OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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7. To refit the baffle in its regular
position (follow the indications recom-
mended in the instructions to dismount
the baffle).
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How do I remove the ash from my stove?
Check that your stove is cold and proceed to empty the firebox with a shovel into a non-combustible
container, preferably with a layer of sand on the bottom of it.
Take the ashes outside the house to a safe location. Remember that live coals can remain lit for up to
36 hours. The ash of untreated wood makes an excellent fertilizer for your garden.
IMPORTANT
Always maintain a bed of ash on the inside of the firebox as this
will make the accumulation of live coal and reloading easier.
How do I clean the glass on my stove?
One of the main attractions of your Bosca fire is the visible fire. However, often this is limited because
of spots that appear on the glass of the stove. To avoid this follow the instructions below:
– The main cause of spots on the glass is directly associated with the use of firewood that has a high
humidity content and maintaining the primary air control on “minimum”. Avoid the occurence of both by
buying dry firewood and storing it correctly and maintaining the Primary Air Control in the “intermediate”
position.
CHIMNEY FIRE
What is a chimney fire?
Soot and residue resulting from the combustion of firewood are deposited in the flue. The residue
is called creosote, which is a fuel. Under certain circumstances, the interior of the flue catches fire
producing extremely high temperatures that may reach such a level that the flue turns an incandescent
red color.
Incandescent creosote emanations may appear on the upper extreme of the flue.
What should I do in the case of a chimney fire?
– Stay calm. A properly installed flue in which the correct materials have been used
should resist the situation without problems.
– Close the door of the stove well and close the Primary Air Control. The fire on the
inside of the flue will most probably go out in five minutes. Do NOT open the door of
the firebox or the ashtray door until 30minutes after the chimney fire is extinguished.
Otherwise, the fire could re-ignite.
– Keep an eye on the flue, especially in the area of the roof space.
– Remove any fuel that may be near the flue.
– If the situation prolongs excessively or if you suspect the installation was not properly
executed, call the fire department immediately.
– Do not use your stove again until it has been checked by a certified technician.
How can I avoid a chimney fire?
– The key to avoiding a chimney fire is to keep you stove’s gas exhaust system clean.
– To keep the flue clean, your stove must function with a vigorous fire. Avoid using your stove with
flameless smoking fire.
– When reloading your stove, avoid cooling the existing fire. Place the Primary Air Control on “maxi-
mum” so that the new logs heat quickly. Only after this has occurred should you adjust the Primary Air
Control to the “intermediate” position.
