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- the chimney and flue gas pipe are
blocked
- the house is sealed (no through-
draught)
- negative pressure (poor draught
conditions) due to a cold chimney
or bad weather conditions can be
compensated for by increasing the
airflow into the stove.
Good draught occurs when:
- there is a significant difference in
temperature between the chimney
and outdoor air
- the weather conditions are clear
- there is a strong wind
- the chimney is at the correct height
of at least 4 m above the stove and
free of the roof ridge
as well as the ambient wind and
weather conditions also affect the
ability to generate sufficient nega-
tive pressure in the chimney.
Before lighting a stove that has not
been used for a long time, check
that the chimney and stove are not
blocked with soot, bird nests, etc.
Reduced draught can occur
when:
- the temperature difference is too
small, e.g. due to insufficient chim-
ney insulation
- the outdoor temperature is too
high, e.g. during the summer.
- there is no wind outside
- the chimney is too low and is shel-
tered from the wind
- there is false air in the chimney
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
First firing
Your stove is treated with heatresi-
stant paint, which hardens at a tem-
perature of approx. 250°C. Ensure
the room is well ventilated, as the
hardening process produces a certain
amount of fumes and smell.
The firing door should remain slight-
ly open during the first 1–2 firings
with around 1 kg wood and should
not be closed until the stove is cold.
This is to prevent the beading from
becoming stuck to the stove.
Wood fuel
The stove is EN approved for the
firing of wood fuel. You must there-
fore only burn clean, dry wood in
your stove. Never use your stove to
burn driftwood, as it may contain a
significant amount of salt, which can
damage both your stove and chim-
ney. You must also avoid burning
rubbish, painted wood, pressure-
impregnated wood or chipboard,
as these materials can release toxic
fumes and vapours. Correct firing
produces optimal heat and efficien-
cy. It also avoids problematic smells
and smoke being released into the
atmosphere and reduces the risk of
chimney fire.
When burning damp wood, a large
proportion of the heat is wasted
during evaporation of the water.
Firing with damp wood is therefore
not only uneconomical, it also in-
creases the risk of tarry soot, smoke
and environmental problems. There-
fore, it is important to use dry wood,
i.e. wood with no more than 18 %
moisture content. This is achieved by
storing the wood for 1-2 years be-
fore use. Firewood with a diameter
of more than 10 cm should be split
