USER INSTRUCTIONS
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For the optimum between clean burning, and getting
the best in efficiency, from the fully closed position,
open the air spindle between half and one turn.
The air spindle can be adjusted to any position so de-
sired depending on wanted heat output versus burn
time.
Reload with more wood:
1.
Open air spindle before opening door.
2.
Rake / break up any existing coals.
3.
Load the wood with the length orientated front to
back .
4.
Better results will be achieved by loading several small-
er pieces of wood than one large piece.
5.
Close door with air spindle fully open, and leave for
minimum of 10 minutes to allow the fresh wood to
catch.
6.
After 10 or more minutes, the air spindle can be adjust-
ed to the desired setting.
Fuel Quality
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Logs
should not feel moist or damp, or have moss and fungal
growths.
Symptoms related to wet wood:
Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well
Smoke and small flames
Dirty glass and/or fire bricks
Rapid creosote build-up in the flue/chimney
Low heat output
Short burn times, excessive fuel consumption and blue/
grey smoke from the flue/chimney outlet
Run appliance at high heat output for a short period each
day to avoid large build-up of tars and creosote within the
appliance and flue.
Flue Draught
The flue has two main functions:-
1. To safely remove smoke, gases and fumes from the ap-
pliance.
2. To provide a sufficient amount of 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 per-
formance 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.
Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the
ashes will need removing every 2 to 6 weeks.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in
a non-combustible container with a tightly fitting lid and
moved outdoors immediately to a location clear of combus-
tible materials.
Leave a small amount of ash, approximately 10mm thick, in
the bottom of the firebox. This helps to insulate the base of
the firebox.
If a flue/chimney fire occurs:
Shut air spindle control fully to smother the fire
Do not use the appliance after a flue fire until an accred-
ited installer has assessed the cause and any resultant
damage.
6. BURNING TIPS
7. ASH REMOVAL
8. FLUE/CHIMNEY FIRE
