ALMA wood burner
Reference: P912644
Code 1
XD, 18/02/2020
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Whatever the operating mode used (Rated power or Slow combustion), make sure each load of wood lights as soon as it is
placed in the appliance and that it continues to burn. If this does not happen, open the “firing rate” control to the
“lighting” position for a few moments until the wood lights properly:
During the combustion phase of the volatile part of the wood , it is essential to avoid operation without full fire, failing
which the appliance and the chimney flue will be soiled and effluents harmful to the environment and health will be
released into the atmosphere.
Regulation controls:
Systematically use the heat resistant glove supplied with the appliance to operate the controls which can be very hot.
Firing rate control: Located on the front, this control is used to modulate the appliance firing rate between “Normal rate” (control open 5
mm) and “slow combustion” (control closed):
Lighting control: Using the firing rate control beyond the “rated firing rate” position provides additional air for lighting. This position is
reserved for lighting and re-starting operations and must not be used for more than 30 minutes as this may cause damage to the appliance and
its surroundings. The appliance must be kept under surveillance the entire time this position is used.
Secondary air control: This control should remain open 2/3 for effective performance and clean combustion. Adjusting this control is only
justified if the draught is higher or lower than recommended (see above). In that case, the control can be set to obtain performances. Once
this adaptation has been made, do not use the secondary air control. Only use the firing rate control to vary the appliance power.
Primary
air
Post
combustion air
Clean window
Dirty window
Post combustion activated =
GOOD
“Hot and clean” appliance
Flameless combustion = BAD
“Cold and dirty” appliance
Bed of embers
“Principle” diagram
not representative of the appliance
