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Conditioning is required to line the Chimenea with a layer of velvety black soot.
This helps with even distribution of heat through the Chimenea and better overall
heating performance.
Using the correct timbers, kindling or firelighters, light a small fire in the centre
of the fire chamber progressively feeding in small pieces of wood one at a time as
a coal base becomes established. Maintain the fire at this level for a minimum of 2
hours.
For your second and third fires, proceed to light as before, but progressively build
larger fires by adding more pieces of approximately 75mm diameter wood about
300mm in length. 2 pieces for the second fire and 3 pieces for the third fire, and
keep a consistent size for a minimum of 2 hours.
Some fuels take a little longer to “soot up” than others. Be persistent. It is well
worth it in the long run.
INITIAL CONDITIONING
• Never light a Chimenea (or any other
non-flue device) indoors or in any
fully enclosed space. Proper
ventilation must always be provided.
• Because the outside surface of a
Chimenea is rough and uneven,
serious skin burns are unlikely.
Surface temperatures of a Chimenea
are well below that of a BBQ kettle
surface. However:
• Supervision of toddlers, young
children, and pets is required. Use
the fire screen accessory in front
of the open firebox mouth whenever
the Chimenea is alight.
• Moving Chimeneas can be hazardous.
Never move when in use.
• The best & safest way to move your
Chimenea is using the Chimenea
Walker. This is an accessory with
castors that the Chimenea can sit on
during use and storage.
• Alternatively; moving your Chimenea
is a 2 person job. Pass 2 ropes under
each side of the Chimenea, inside of
the stand legs so that the lift is
shared equally by 1 person on each
side of the Chimenea. Remember to
keep your back straight and bend
your knees.
SAFETY
• Never place a cap on top of the
Chimney when it is alight.
• Never douse the fire with water.
• The fire should die out by running out
of fuel.
• Never leave the Chimenea / Firepit
unattended.
EXTINGUISHING YOUR CHIMENEA FIRE
