Spartherm Australia Freestander, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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Slowly add slightly larger wood pieces. Lay the pieces lengthwise from front
to back in the hot ember bed with a small gap between each piece so that
the air can flow directly into this gap and ignite the fuel above.
When the fire seems to be at its peak, medium/large sized logs may be
added. Once these logs have caught fire, carefully close the door. Closing
the door too quickly after refueling will reduce the firebox temperature and
result in an unsatisfactory burn.
NEVER LOAD THE WOOD HIGHER THAN HALF WAY UP THE
HEIGHT OF THE AIRBOX
Remember it is more efficient to burn medium sized wood, briskly, and
refuel frequently than to load the appliance with large logs that result in a
smouldering, inefficient fire and dirty glass. As soon as the door is closed,
you will observe a change in the flame pattern. The flames will get smaller
and lazier because less oxygen is getting into the combustion chamber.
The flames, however, are more efficient. The flames will remain lazy but
become larger again as soon as the firebricks have been heated thoroughly
and the chimney becomes heated and provides a good draft. At this point,
the roaring fire that you see when the door is opened is wastefully drawing
heated room air up the chimney -- certainly not desirable.
Always operate the fire with the door fully closed once the medium sized
logs have caught fire.
You can now add larger pieces of wood and operate the appliance normally.
Once the appliance is entirely hot, it will burn very efficiently with little
smoke from the chimney. There will be a bed of orange embers in the firebox
and secondary flames flickering just below the top firebrick.
You can safely fill the firebox with wood up to 50%.
Once the medium sized firewood is burning briskly and an ember bed has
started to establish you can control the fire using the air adjustment control
(if fitted).
Turning the control to the left will reduce the air and result in a slower
burning and less intense fire/heat.
Turning the control to the right will result in more air and a quicker burn with
more intense fire/heat.
Learning to manage the appliance to your liking requires some practice,
as you must first become familiar with its functioning. Do not expect an
immediate reaction of the fire when you adjust the air control (if fitted). The
flame will not intensify or diminish quickly as is the case with liquid or gas
fuels. Solid fuels like firewood react more slowly.
Top – Down Lighting Method (Alternative)
Lighting a fire can sometimes be difficult. The following method of lighting
a fire is one that is widely practiced in other parts of the world. This is a tried
and tested procedure which is better for the environment.
If you experience problems with the traditional (bottom up) method,
particularly relating to smoke spillage then please try the following:
People often talk about top down and bottom up lighting. You either start
lighting from the top or from the bottom. The top down method produces
less soot and ashes (better for the environment), minimises smoke spillage
into the room, ensures better air supply and makes the first wood load last
longer.
What you will need:
• 3 or 4 larger logs of wood (dry)
• 8 to 12 pieces of kindling sticks
• Firelighters
• Matches