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DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. April. 2011
Instructions Part Number IN1176 Ed.B
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Always try to position new logs so that they are in the path of existing flames by bridging the flames where
possible. Do not over fill the insert with wood expecting it to burn for an extended time, it will produce little but
smoke and tar. If the insert is running with a low air volume setting, turning up the volume for a few minutes
whenever you load new logs will encourage them to ignite faster. Do not be afraid to put logs towards the front
of the fire, the glass will stay clean and the visual interest will be increased.
Setting the Burning Rate
Setting the air volume rate on the Plexus should always be done with reference
to the condition of the fire. You cannot expect to turn the air to maximum and
the insert increase its heat output if the fire in the insert is ash with a few
glowing embers. Neither should the insert be expected to shut down a huge fire
immediately the air supply 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 gracefully, and all
adjustments to the burning rate should be made accordingly.
Putting a large quantity of wood into the insert and turning the air setting to low
will inevitably result in smoke as the wood is heated with insufficient air to burn
with. Always wait until the wood is producing flames before turning down the
air volume in stages. If the fire has become very lethargic after a long period of
slow burning, or has no flames, set the air controls to their lighting position and
place a few pieces of dry kindling onto the fire bed to ensure rapid ignition. Once
the kindling has ignited the air direction lever should be set to its uppermost
position and the volume control set to maximum before adding one or two logs.
Never allow wood to smoulder, it wastes heat and pollutes the atmosphere.
If you have fitted a remotely controlled burner rate adjustment, please read
Technical Guides IN1203 Thermostatic Remote Control (pictured), for advice on
making the most of its facilities.
X
X
LOG ENDS TOO CLOSE
TO Insert WALLS.
NO SPACE BETWEEN THE
LOGS
TOO MANY LOGS
TOO LITTLE SPACE BETWEEN
THE LOGS.
CORRECTLY LOADED
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