USING YOUR HEATER
9
A FEW HINTS
Wood should be stacked front to back - with the
ends facing the door - and with space between
them for air to flow around.
The door should remain closed at all times except
when first establishing the fire and when loading.
There are many factors that can affect the way
your heater burns, including flue height, wood
type, shape, amount, the way it is stacked, wind
conditions and outside air temperatures to name
a few. You will find that before long you will get to
know how your heater works best for you.
OVERNIGHT BURNS
Large unsplit logs are the best fuel to use.
Make sure you have a good strong bed of glowing
coals and the heater is hot before loading the
logs.
Place a load of wood on the strong base fire and
coals, shut the door and leave on high for about
30 minutes or until the logs are charred all over.
Turn down to low.
RESTARTING AFTER AN
OVERNIGHT BURN
Adjust air control to high.
Rake the hot coals.
Place some kindling and small logs on the coals.
Once the fire is established, start putting on larger
logs.
REMOVING ASHES
When the ashes are level with the firebox opening,
it’s time for a clean out. This should only be done
when the firebox has completely cooled.
Removing hot ashes is hazardous.
Push chunks of charred wood to one side. These
will burn in the next fire, so it would be a shame to
waste them. Using a metal scoop, remove excess
ash and place in a metal container.
You should leave a small amount of ash in the
firebox to provide an insulating base for the next
fire. Rake them over so they form a flat bed.
When disposing of the ashes, keep them in a
metal or other non-combustible container with a
tight fitting lid. Move them outdoors immediately
to an area clear of combustible materials. Do not
place them in plastic receptacles.
HEATER FANS
All Kent Evolution heaters are fitted with a fan. The
fan should only be used on “high” or “boost”
when the air control is on the maximum setting.
The fan should never be used when the air setting
is on “low” or overnight setting.
We also recommend not using the fan until 30
minutes after the fire is first lit.
The fan installed in your heater is fitted with an
over temperature safety device.
The fan may stop if the pre-set temperature is
exceeded. The fan will restart when it has cooled
to a safe temperature. This is normal operation for
this safety device.
