JANUARY 2014
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COrreCT OperATiON OF YOur Fisher sOLiD FueL heATer
Simply by burning your Fisher heater correctly, you can improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption
and minimise air pollution.
sTArTiNG A NeW Fire
Please note: If lighting the heater for the first time dust heater, glass, trim and flue before firing to avoid
particles sticking or discolouring. Once fired, some smoke and vapour will be released as the VHT painted
surfaces enter the final curing process. Open all windows and doors while running the fire on high for up to
3 hours. People with respiratory, heart or other relevant medical conditions should avoid inhaling vapours
during the curing process. All VHT paint will cure at the highest temperature achieved and will produce
smoke again if this temperature is exceeded.
To start and maintain a good fire you will need the following ingredients:
1.
A small quantity of newspaper (do not use coloured or coated paper);
2.
A packet of firelighters (optional)
3.
A quantity of finely split, dry soft wood kindling in a variety of sizes; and
4.
Seasoned firewood split into a range of piece sizes.
The first step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of newspaper and
put them just inside the firebox. The amount of newspaper you
need will depend on the firebox size, and the dryness and fineness
of the kindling you are using. The drier and finer the kindling, the
less newspaper you need. Many people make the mistake of using
too little newspaper. Be generous with the newspaper and you
will have more success. Putting some firelighter halves under the
newspaper can also help sustain firebox temperature until the
wood is burning.
On top of the paper place 10 to 15 pieces of finely split, dry
kindling. Softwoods, such as cedar or pine, make good kindling.
Ideally, the kindling should be placed on the newspaper so that the
combustion air reaches the newspaper fast where you ignite it. It is
also a good idea to add two or three very small pieces of firewood
to the kindling load before lighting.
TO BuiLD A QuiCK,
hOT Fire
Use plenty of crumpled newspaper
and dry, finely-split kindling. Set
the air control fully open. Light
the newspaper near where the
combustion air enters the firebox.
When a kindling fire is built properly,
you should expect fast ignition
and no smouldering.
