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 Instructions Part Number IN1263 Ed.A

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Once the stove is at its operating temperature it is capable of burning cleanly 
and efficiently with little or no intervention from you beyond periodic loading 
of wood. 

Two reasons for a stove failing to operate cleanly and efficiently make all other 
reasons virtually insignificant. One is the use of wet wood, which should never 
be used, and the other, which we will be discussing now, is the inappropriate 
intervention by an operator failing to understand a few simple principles.

When to Put on More Wood

When the fire in the stove has become established you will find that the stove seems, initially, to consume wood 
quite quickly. This is because the stove was designed to burn off the wood’s volatile matter first, leaving the 
charcoal to form a hot bed above the grate.  The charcoal helps maintain a constant heat output from the stove 
between loading of wood and aids the rapid ignition of new loading, thus minimizing smoke emissions. The 
depth to which the charcoal should be let to accumulate will depend upon the length of time you are expecting 
to operate the stove for and the heat output you need. Never load more wood than can be contained safely by 
the log guard.

Putting new wood on immediately the flames of the previous loading have almost extinguished will result in a 
very hot stove with a deep charcoal bed capable of being controlled to burn very slowly, without staining the 
glass, for many hours. If only a low heat output or limited burning time is required the charcoal will be producing 
much of the heat with an occasional log being loaded for interest. Letting the bed become too small, or putting 
on a new log when all the flames from a previous loading have extinguished will cause smoke as the new loading 
struggles to ignite. Always add wood to the stove before flames from a previous loading have extinguished. If 
there are no flames, only glowing embers, add a small amount of kindling wood and set the stove to its ignition 
setting. Never put logs onto a fire without flames, they will smoulder and emit smoke.

How to Put on More Wood

Wood needs not only heat but also air to burn and putting an enormous amount of logs at one time or interlocking 
them like bricks will both stifle the existing fire, causing it to cool; it will also limit the air available for the new 
wood. This will result in delayed ignition of the loading and unacceptable levels of smoke emission. 

Always try to keep ends of logs away from the combustion chamber walls so that gasses emanating will have 
good access to air. If you are having to burn unsplit logs, they will release most of their initial gasses only from 
their ends, it is important to rake embers so that the log ends are over the charcoal bed to heat the gasses to 
promote rapid ignition. Avoid burning un-split logs if you can. If the logs are split it is better to put the log on the 
fire bark side down because the bark will ignite rapidly when placed on the charcoal and gasses from the split 
surfaces will have an unrestricted air supply.

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Advanced Driving with Wood

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Страница 1: ...PART NUMBER SERIAL NUMBER Operating Instructions Nestor Martin IQ13 IN1263 Edition A October 2012 This Manual Must Always be Available to the Stove Operator...

Страница 2: ...action fan is proposed to be fitted to a connecting area of the house after the insert has been installed professional advice should sought from a qualified engineer If a flue blockage or adverse weat...

Страница 3: ...ou please make sure you have read this manual before requesting support First contact your supplying retailer If you find this not successful contact the Euroheat Technical support team Technical supp...

Страница 4: ...ctor if fitted and during this period the room must be ventilated by leaving the windows open and it should not be occupied by people or pets The time taken for the paint to be fully cured will be dep...

Страница 5: ...Internal Plexus Stove Construction Schematic drawing of the combustion chamber Internal Cast Iron Protection Plates Ash Pan Top Chamber Baffle Top Flue Option Pre Heated Primary Air Air Entering throu...

Страница 6: ...the new logs begin releasing gasses it will ignite Unburned gasses will cause smoke and tar deposits and wastes potential heat Putting on too much wood at one time will both restrict the air supply an...

Страница 7: ...t any time this build up of tar will be capable of causing a chimney fire The advice to burn only dry wood is sometimes confusing because the atmospheric moisture will prevent wood ever becoming dry I...

Страница 8: ...s full length rather than at the log s ends This helps the gasses to be distributed more evenly within the stove and improves not only the efficiency and emission reduction of wood burning but gives a...

Страница 9: ...ts uppermost position the air enters the stove above the fire and when set to its lower position air enters the stove from beneath the grate Positioning the lever at its mid position will supply air b...

Страница 10: ...not expect the stove s performance to match any setting repeatedly because it will be affected by so many other factors such as fuel quality and weather conditions THIS CONTROL KNOB MAY BE HOT ALWAYS...

Страница 11: ...effective way of clearing wood ash when the fire has burned out If the fire has been running on anthracite coal and the stove has been over filled and under riddled the poker may have to be used to c...

Страница 12: ...s you and to the right The ash pan tool right angle end is used to engage the ash pan socket Care should be taken to ensure the tool is fully engaged before removing the ash pan The glove should alway...

Страница 13: ...but prevent smoke from spilling into the room The ash pit door can now be opened and the ash pan removed The ash pit door must be closed immediately the ash pan is removed and the stove door must als...

Страница 14: ...il it warms Do not expect it to be on auto pilot until it reaches its operating temperature ACME Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door Set the Plexus control to m...

Страница 15: ...bright flames to pass between and over the wood raising it to its ignition temperature As the cone of kindling burns it will collapse and the inner ends of the wood will begin to char and glow Wait u...

Страница 16: ...en the fire is established Never leave it in its lighting position continuously Putting new logs bark side down towards the front of the grate will give you both maximum efficiency and best visual eff...

Страница 17: ...e how much fuel can be loaded at one time but remember you are lighting the stove and wanting it to reach its operating temperature as quickly as possible all smoke is a pollutant and wasted fuel X X...

Страница 18: ...thout staining the glass for many hours If only a low heat output or limited burning time is required the charcoal will be producing much of the heat with an occasional log being loaded for interest L...

Страница 19: ...upply was restricted without producing copious amounts of smoke Unlike driving a car that accelerates and brakes wood burning should be regarded as something that gathers and losses momentum gracefull...

Страница 20: ...setting if flames are still visible reducing the air to a minimum will extinguish any flames and cause tar and smoke to be produced Always wait until no more flames are evident before you can safely t...

Страница 21: ...ilot until it reaches its operating temperature Ensure the ash pan is fitted and empty then securely close the ash pit door If the fire is to be lit using paper and wood set the Plexus control to maxi...

Страница 22: ...has lost its large flames and is glowing then wearing the glove open the door lay several pieces of kindling on the top of them followed by pieces of coal Try to leave open spaces between pieces of co...

Страница 23: ...glowing brightly Fire lighters perform well only if the blocks are protected from fast air flow Setting the air volume to a position between 12 O clock and 3 O clock will provide sufficient air for t...

Страница 24: ...desired heat output New loading of coal should be placed to cover only coals which are glowing It will delay the ignition of coal not already burning if further layers of coal are added to them Smoke...

Страница 25: ...have only flames to heat the coal If coals are placed directly over them or the coals were piled too high the vapours will burn above and often seemingly detached from the fire bed rather than under t...

Страница 26: ...om the coals with insufficient air to burn and suddenly introducing air by riddling the grate may cause the accumulated gasses to ignite suddenly and startlingly New coals should be loaded onto the fi...

Страница 27: ...on the stove body must only be done when the stove is cold Suitable paint may be purchased from a stove shop or direct from Euroheat to enable you to return the stove to looking like new Simple Maint...

Страница 28: ...ffle pulled down into the main body of the fire box It can then be angled to withdraw it through the door To refit the replacement reverse the procedure Removal of the Upper Protection Plate The upper...

Страница 29: ...on Always seek the advice of a qualified engineer if your stove is not operating correctly Never use the stove with any damaged or malfunctioning components Top Flue Outlet Baffle The top chamber baff...

Страница 30: ...kW 74 12pa 3 8 210 78 3 Net 76 7 Gross Technical Details Continuous Operation Continuous operation is when the appliance is used for long firing periods for example several hours and for overnight ope...

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