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LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING THE FIRE
Before lighting the fire ensure that all vermiculite bricks are in the correct
position.
Ensure the air control is in the open position by moving the control to the right
hand position.
Figure 10 Air Control in Open Position
Open the fire door and place a firelighter in the centre of the firebox. Build a
small pyramid of kindling over the firelighter ensuring that the firelighter is still
reachable for lighting.
Place a two larger pieces of kindling across the stove, one each at the front and
rear either side of the pyramid. Place two more pieces front to back, light the
firelighter and repeat the pattern of alternating kindling until the firebox is two
thirds full.
Once the fire has been lit leave the door partially open to allow additional
airflow until the fire has become established.
NOTE: Bricks will go black when first lighting your fire. Leave the door ajar until
the bricks appear clean. When the fire is established the fire can be loaded with
logs and the door can be fully closed. The air control can be moved towards the
closed position once the sooting has burnt off the brickwork. The air flow can be
reduced by moving the control to the left once the fire has become established.
WARNING
When the cooking stove is running ALL HANDLES become hot and the
operating tool or glove provided should be used to open or close the doors
