5
Correct Operation of Your Jayline Solid Fuel
Heater
Simply by burning your Jayline Heater correctly, you can improve
efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and minimise air pollution.
STARTING A NEW FIRE
Please note: If lighting the heater for the first time dust heater, glass, trim and flue before firing to avoid
particles sticking or discolouring. Once fired, some smoke and vapour will be released as the VHT painted
surfaces enter the final curing process. Open all windows and doors while running the fire on high for up
to 3 hours. People with respiratory, heart or other relevant medical conditions should avoid inhaling
vapours during the curing process. All VHT paint will cure at the highest temperature achieved and will
produce smoke again if this temperature is exceeded.
To start and maintain a good fire you will need the following ingredients:
1.
A small quantity of newspaper (do not use coloured or coated paper);
2.
A packet of firelighters (optional)
3.
A quantity of finely split, dry soft wood kindling in a variety of sizes; and
4.
Seasoned firewood split into a range of piece sizes.
The first step is to crumple half a dozen sheets of
newspaper and put them just inside the firebox.
The amount of newspaper you need will depend
on the firebox size, and the dryness and fineness
of the kindling you are using. The drier and finer
the kindling, the less newspaper you need. Many
people make the mistake of using too little
newspaper. Be generous with the newspaper and
you will have more success. Putting some
firelighter halves under the newspaper can also
help sustain firebox temperature until the wood is
burning.
On top of the paper place 10 to 15 pieces of finely
split, dry kindling. Softwoods, such as cedar or
pine, make good kindling. Ideally, the kindling
should be placed on and behind the newspaper so
that the combustion air reaches the newspaper fast
where you ignite it. It is also a good idea to add
two or three very small pieces of firewood to the
kindling load before lighting.
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