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Although the energy content of dry wood per kilogram is almost the same regardless of species, some burn
differently because of differences in density e.g pine is less dense than woods like gums, Manuka or Black
Wattle. A denser wood will produce a longer-lasting coal bed, while a less dense wood will bring a fire to an
optimum burning temperature more quickly.
The size of the firewood pieces affects the rate of combustion. Larger pieces ignite and release their
energy more slowly than small pieces. Smaller pieces are better for short, hot fires and larger pieces are
preferable for extended firing cycles. In general, commercial firewood dealers supply firewood in thicker
pieces than modern wood-burning heaters can handle. It is often necessary to split some of the wood
again before using it. The thickest piece size for high-efficiency heaters should not exceed about 150mm
(6 in.) across the largest dimension and a range of smaller pieces will be needed for effective stoking.
Maximum log length varies according to model.
BURNING COAL
Due to their construction, the burning of coal in Jayline solid fuel heaters is prohibited. Please also refer
to ‘Exclusions’ in the Warranty Page 14.
JAYLINE WOOD FIRE MAINTENANCE
To keep your fire burning clean and efficient it is important that you carry out regular maintenance.
General maintenance checks should include the following:-
ASH DRAWER TECHNIQUE
If your fire is equipped with the ash drawer feature, this makes cleaning your fire quick and simple. Once
the fire is cold; use your fire poker tool to lift the plug out from the base of the firebox. Sweep the ash
remnants down the hole and into the ashbox below. Attempt to retain an ash bed of 30-40mm in your
firebox (this retains heat, prolongs the life of your firebox, and assists in getting your fire up to operating
temperature faster). After lifting the ashbox out of the drawer, close the top cover on the ashbox to
avoid spillage while emptying the ashes.
Once you’ve cleaned your ashbox, ensure the sliding rails of the drawer are free of debris. Replace the
ashbox into the drawer, making sure the lid is in the open position and the ashbox is pushed toward
the rear of the drawer. Close the drawer, clean, then re-fit the plug into the base of the firebox. It is
important that the plug does not leak any air after re-fitting. Always keep the ashbox and drawer
correctly in place while operating your wood fire.
ASH REMOVAL
- Due to the high efficiency of your Jayline fire, ash removal should only be necessary
every few weeks. Ashes can be removed easily through the fire door when the fire is at its lowest, such as
first thing in the morning, or when it is completely out. Always use a metal container to remove ash from
your fire as ash can maintain high temperatures for several days. Jayline fires work best when a small
amount of ash (approximately 40mm deep) is left in the firebox after cleaning. This insulates the bottom
and prevents the base of the firebox overheating and burning out. In fact, building up the ash bed helps
extend the long burn cycle, while reducing the ash bed encourages greater heat output.
