6.3
Air Controls
The Salamander SE Eco stove is fitted with three air controls.
Primary Air Control
Located on the front of the ash pan door, the primary air control directs air into the base of
the fire. It is only required when burning solid fuel.
When burning wood, the control must be kept fully closed (rotate clockwise).
Failure to do so will reduce the efficiency of the stove, and will increase the amount of smoke
and carbon monoxide that will be released into the atmosphere.
Air Wash Control
Located below the ash pan door on the right-hand side, the air wash control directs air down
the glass window and onto the fire that will be burning on the grate.
Lever to the left – minimum air wash
Lever to the right – maximum air wash
When burning wood, the control is used to regulate the burn-rate of the fuel on the grate.
When burning solid fuel, the control should be slightly open to ensure that the glass is kept
clear.
Tertiary Air Control
Located below the ash pan door on the left-hand side, the tertiary air control directs air into
the space above the fire.
Lever to the left – minimum tertiary air
Lever to the right – maximum tertiary air
When burning wood, the control is used to regulate the secondary burn of the gasses above
the fire.
When burning solid fuel, tertiary air is not required and the control should be set to the
minimum (lever to the left). Failure to do so will reduce the efficiency of the stove, and will
increase the amount of smoke and carbon monoxide that will be released into the
atmosphere.
6.4
Lighting A Wood Fire
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When burning wood:
Ensure that the primary air control is fully closed (turn the airflow wheel on the ash pan door
fully clockwise)
Make sure that the air wash control is set to the open position (right-hand control below the ash
pan door)
Have the tertiary air control halfway open (left-hand control below the ash pan door - central
position)
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Place 1 or 2 firelighters onto the fire grate, with a handful of kindling. Light the fire with a
taper.
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When the firelighters are burning, leave the door ajar about 1 to 2 cm to achieve a good draw
and to avoid condensation. Allow the burning kindling to warm up the chimney.
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After 2 to 5 minutes, the chimney should be warm enough to create a good draw, and the door
can be closed.
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Once the kindling has formed a good bed of glowing embers, the stove can be refuelled with 2
or 3 pieces of wood. Do not be tempted to overfill the firebox and risk fuel falling onto the glass,
or out of the firebox when the door is opened. Overfilling the stove can also lead to excess
smoke.
You can now close the top door. Once the new fuel is fully burning, the air wash and tertiary air
controls can be adjusted to obtain the desired burn rate.
Under normal chimney draught conditions, you can expect to refuel the stove every 45 to 60 minutes.
When opening the top door of the stove, always open it gently for the first 2 to 3 cm to
allow the pressure to equalise and to stop any smoke from escaping.
The stove should not be operated with either door left open for long periods of time, as
excess smoke may be generated.
The stove doors should never be left open when the stove is in use.
Operating the stove with the air controls open can cause excess smoke. The stove must
not be operated with the air controls or the doors left open, except as directed in these
instructions.
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