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CONTINUOUS OPERATION
It is important to obtain as high a temperature as possible in the combustion chamber. This results in best possible use of the
stove and fuel, as well as achieving clean combustion. In this way you will avoid build-up of soot on the combustion chamber
lining and glass pane. During operation, you should not see any smoke; just a movement in the air that indicates combustion is in
progress.
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After completing the lighting phase, you should have a good layer of embers in the stove; you can then start operation of it
properly.
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Add two pieces of wood at a time: they should be about 1 kg in weight and about 25-40 cm long
NOTE: The wood must catch fire quickly. This is why we recommend setting the primary air flow fully open. Operating the stove
at too low a temperature and with too little primary air can lead to gases igniting, which can damage the stove.
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When adding wood, always open the glass door carefully to prevent smoke escaping. Keep the door closed during the whole
combustion phase
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Never add wood, while the fire is burning nicely
At the EN 13229-test the stove was fired as shown on the picture:
With three pieces of birch each 210 mm – with a total weight of 1.45 kg.
Primary air damper 0% open – secondary air damper 90% open.
WARNING ABOUT OVER-FIRING
If the stove is continiously fired with larger amounts of wood than recommended and/or receives too much air, this can cause
a heavy heat development liable to damage both stove and the surrounding walls. We therefore recommend that you always
observe the max. recommended amount of fuel (See under ”Technical Data”).
USING THE STOVE IN VARIOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS
The way the wind affects the chimney can have a big impact on how your stove reacts under various wind loads; you may need to
adjust the airflow to achieve good combustion. Fitting a damper in the flue pipe may also help, as it will allow you to regulate the
draught under changing wind loads.
Fog and mist can also have a big impact on chimney draught; you may need to use other settings for the combustion air to
achieve good combustion.
FIRING IN THE SPRING OR AUTUMN
In the spring/autumn transition period, where there is less need for heating, we recommend you light the stove “top down” once,
perhaps adding just two pieces of wood to ensure that the combustion chamber lining burns clean again.
GENERAL NOTES
PLEASE NOTE! Parts of the wood-burning stove, especially the outer surfaces, become hot during use. Due care should be
exercised.
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Never empty ashes into a flammable container. Ashes can contain glowing embers long after you finish operating the stove
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When the stove is not in use you can close the dampers to avoid a draught through the stove
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If the stove has not been used for some time, you should check the flue passageways for potential blockages before relighting
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We advise you strongly not to use the insert over night. The insert is not suited for this purpose
NOTE: Never place flammable material in the radiation zone of the stove!
