Burning Wood
Once you have kindled your stove (see previous page) and your chimney (flue) is
sufficiently heated, you are now ready to start adding your logs.
Stage 4
Place 1-3 small logs onto the bed of hot embers using appropriate heat proof gloves, close
the door and reduce the Primary Air Control to approximately half way. Once the logs turn
black the primary air can be fully closed.
Stage 5
Once the smaller logs have burned down you can now add 1-2 larger ( or full size) logs
and close down the Secondary Air Intake as required. You can now control the burn rate of
the stove using the secondary air intake. You are looking for a controlled flame (not
smouldering in the embers or licking around the lid) this is mostly visual although a flue
pipe thermometer will help you determine the amount of air required and is recommended
for the initial lightings.
Stage 6
Refuel as and when required. Take care to open the door gradually as flames may lick out
and always use appropriate gloves. Try to avoid closing the Secondary air control fully (as
this will cause the stove to fill up with smoke) If you no longer want to keep the fire going
simply allow it burn out.
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