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SMOKE/FUME CONTROL:
This controls the cooking function of the unit. To the right of the stove, above the oven door, is the
control knob to regulate the passage of smoke in the unit (position C). When the knob is pushed in
toward the rear of the unit, the combustion gases pass over the top of the oven directly towards
the outlet flue (this will ensure maximum heat to the top cooking surface of the stove). When the
control knob is pulled out the combustion gasses circulate around the oven, thus increasing the
internal temperature of the oven.
THE IMPORTANCE OF FUEL:
Only wood logs are allowed. Dry wood with a maximum humidity of 20% can be used. 2-3 logs
should be loaded at a time. Logs should have a length of approximately 30cm and a
circumference of 30-35cm maximum.
Soft wood should be stored for at least 1 year and hard wood for 2 years in order reduce the
moisture content. It is difficult to light wet wood as additional energy is needed to evaporate the
water. High humidity causes a drop in temperature, water condenses in the firebox and then in the
chimney. Freshly cut wood contains approximately 60
%
water and will therefore not burn well.
The following products should not be burnt; left over coal, wood panels,
“varnished” wood,
plastic
– this will void the guarantee.
Paper and cardboard can only be used when lighting the unit. Burning garbage is not allowed as
this may damage the stove as well as the chimney, causing health problems and problems with
neighbours because of smells. Wood is not a slow-burning fuel and does therefore not allow for
continuous heating through the night.
Wood type
Kg/m³
KWh/kg humidity 20%
Oak
900
4.2
Poplar
640
4.1
Red pine
450
4.5
Sylvester pine
550
4.4
NOTE: Using a wood rich in aromatic oils, such as eucalyptus, for prolonged periods can
cause deterioration and damage to the cast-iron components of the stove.
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE:
The following security measures should be adhered to:
a. To ensure sufficient thermal isolation, one must respect the minimum security distances
between the stove and flammable materials, or objects sensitive to temperature
(curtains, furniture, wood, material…) see figure below. The minimum distances must be
respected.
b. In the radiation zone in front of firebox, the distance between the door and all objects or
flammable materials must be at least 1m. This distance may be reduced to 40cm if a fire
resistant barrier is installed between the stove and the flammable material.
c. If the stove is installed on a base of made of flammable material, it must be placed on a
neutral base. Parquet flooring, wood strip flooring or carpets must be replaced by an
inflammable material, for example ceramic, stone, glass or steel. The base on which the
stove stands should come out at least 50cm from the front of the stove and 30cm to the
sides, taking into account when the loading door is open.
d. Flammable materials must not be placed above the stove.