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1.6.
RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
RELOAD WITH MORE WOOD
1)
Open the spark arrestor.
2)
Rake / break up any existing coals.
3)
Load wood on top of the glowing coals. Better results will
be achieved by loading several smaller pieces of wood
rather than one large piece.
4)
Leave the spark arrestor open for 2 minutes to allow the
wood to catch fire. Once lit, close the spark arrestor.
DO NOT OVERLOAD FIREPLACE WITH FUEL
1.7.
BURNING TIPS
FUEL QUALITY
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Logs
should not feel moist or have moss and fungal growths.
Symptoms of burning wet wood:
Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well
Smoke and only small flames
Dirty fire bricks
Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
Low heat output
Short burn times, and blue/grey smoke from the
flue/chimney outlet
FLUE DRAUGHT
The flue has two main functions:
1)
To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the
appliance.
2)
To provide sufficient draught (suction) in the appliance to
ensure the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the flue when the fire
has been lit.
The position, height and size of the flue can affect the
performance of the flue draught. Refer to installation guide
for details on flue installation.
Factors affecting the flue draught include:
Insufficient flue height
Trees or other buildings nearby causing turbulence
High and gusty winds
Outside temperature and weather conditions
Blocked flue
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems
consult your supplier/installer for more detail.
1.8.
ASH REMOVAL
ONLY REMOVE ASH TRAY WHILE FIREPLACE IS INACTIVE.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in a
non-combustible container and moved outdoors immediately
to a location clear of combustible materials.
To remove ashtray, use handle cut-out in the ashtray to pull
up and towards you from underneath the grate lip.
CROSS SECTION SIDE VIEW
1.9.
FLUE FIRE
To prevent flue fires it is recommended that your flue is
professionally cleaned once per season at a minimum, subject
to the quality of fuel used.
