DEFRA Stove Installation and User Guide
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is
well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that
the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least
9 months in the case of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the case of hard
wood. We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split into logs of
no more than 100mm (4 inches) diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or
chimney, your wood is ‘green’or too wet and requires further seasoning. An
electronic moisture meter can be obtained in order to determine the moisture
content of your wood fuel.
Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur.
Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the
creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme cases, run
down the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously damage both
the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a chimney
fire.
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Clean burning of wood
In order to burn wood cleanly, in accordance with the DEFRA exception
certificate applicable to this stove, it is important that the Ignition and Re-fuelling
instructions are followed carefully.
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Air controls
Our DEFRA stoves have one air inlet control for easy operation.
The air inlet provides air through the base of the stove, via the control slider
located under the base of the door.
The air passes from the base of the stove, through a sealed airway, around the
back and top of the fire box providing a very hot air flow over the fire bed.
Secondary air also enters the fire box through a pre-set bleed at the rear of
the stove, and is heated and distributed through the throat plate arrangement.
The air control is fully adjustable but has two main settings in normal use.
BK575 Rev03
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