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The central knob in the bottom of the door provides
Primary
air from underneath the grate
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this is the
primary source of air supply for combustion. Sliding this knob to the right increases the amount of Primary
airflow into the stove. This vent will normally be open when first lighting the stove. Once the fire is well
established (see instructions below) this vent must be closed (when burning wood).
-NEVER leave the Primary vent open when burning wood other than on start-up and for a maximum of 3
minutes when re-fuelling.
The
Secondary
vent provides air supply for the
air-wash
system and allow air into the higher areas of the fire
box
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this is called the Secondary air
–
When this vent is open, the door glass is kept clean by high speed air
rushing downwards across the inside of the glass. By pulling the Secondary vent knob out away from the
stove, airflow into the stove is increased. Push in in to reduce airflow. This vent is fitted with a mechanical
stop to prevent it from being fully closed. Once the fire is established, this will be your main control over burn
rate and heat output.
On the
Tertiary
the air is channelled through a chamber on rear of the stove and to the rear of the firebox and
enters the firebox via a series of small holes in the in the back wall of the stove. This air inlet helps to ensure
thorough and clean combustion.
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If you find the fire is burning too quickly, this vent can be shut down almost
completely, though it is designed to always ‘bleed’ a minimal amount of air in for clean burning.
The Entire Stove Will Become HOT!
The glove is provided for adjusting the air inlets and for opening the door when the stove is hot, as these
knobs will heat up when in use.
NOTE
–
all parts of the stove will become hot during use and care needs to be taken to avoid injury through
burning.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
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Prior to lighting the fire for the first time, ensure that-
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Installation and building work is complete.
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The chimney is suitable and sound and has been swept and free from obstruction.
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Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air has been made.
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That the stove installation has been carried out in accordance with Building Regulations and any
applicable local regulations as well as these installation instructions.
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That chimney draw has been checked and within specification. (The stove has been tested at nominal
output with a flue draught of 12 Pa)
ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
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It is essential to follow these
‘tempering
-
in’
instructions
in order to
avoid serious damage to your stove. The castings of your stove requ
ire very gentle ‘normalising’
to release
stresses in the metal formed during the casting process. The high temperature paint finish also requires
curing: -