Section 4 - Suitable Wood fuel for the Portway Arundel Wood Stove -
User instruction
4.1
SMOKE CONTROL - In certain areas special rules apply regarding the use of some
fuels, please ensure that you check with your local authority. This Portway Arundel
stove may be used in smoke control area’s when operated strictly in accordance
with these instructions and with Soliftec Smoke Advice sheet No. 1, see front
cover of this manual for further details.
4.2
WOOD TYPES - All types of wood are suitable providing they are well seasoned,
untreated and have a moisture level of between 12% & 20%. For softwoods they
will need to have been left in storage for 9 months in order for the moisture to of
evaporated. For hardwoods this could take in excess of 18 months for the wood
to season. If you are unsure of the moisture content of your logs it is
recommended that you purchase a suitable mositure meter which will allow you to
measure the moisture content of the wood you are planning to use.
4.3
WOOD SIZE - It is recommended that logs should be no greater than 5” / 125mm
in diameter and a maximum of 250mm in length. The logs must be dry with a
moisture content no greater than 20%.
4.4
WET TIMBER WARNING - Wet timber and logs must not be used as this will
create excess tar deposits in the chimney and the stove and could considerably
increase the possibility of a chimney fire. Wet timber and wood also increases
emissions, creates more smoke and will reduce the lifespan of the stove.
4.5
JOINERY WASTE - Burning joinery waste is acceptable, providing the wood is
untreated and dry. Joinery waste generally is softwood and hence will not burn as
cleanly or for as long as hardwood logs. In addition constant burning of such
wood will increase tar deposits in the flue and require more regular sweeping than
if burning hard wood.
IMPORTANT NOTE : DO NOT BURN ANY FORM OF HOUSEHOLD WASTE WITH
THIS STOVE AND NEVER USE ANY FORM OF LIQUID FUEL ON THE STOVE.
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