ARATOS Wood stove
reference 6453 44
Author: SP- 28/11/2018
Page
7
of
9
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 facade, this control is used to modulate the appliance firing rate between “Rated power” and
“Extended combustion: see position on the diagram on page 8
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 for effective performance and clean combustion. Closing this control is only justified if
the draught is higher than recommended (see above). It should never be completely shut. Once this adaptation has been made, do not use the
secondary air control. Only use the firing rate control to vary the appliance power.
This control cannot be completely shut: this makes sure the appliance
cannot accidentally be deprived of secondary air with the unpleasant consequences this leads to (very deteriorated combustion that soils the appliance and the
window with fast bistre and the flue being blocked).
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