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Ref: 14/ST/BF/1
DO NOT have more than a 30 degree incline of the fuel bed from front to back, when you put solid
mineral fuels on the fuel bed. The height of loading fuels must not exceed the rear cast iron lining. The
refuelling intervals at nominal heat output will be approximately every 4 hours. When using solid
mineral fuels, we suggest you keep the secondary air control in the closed position, so it can burn at
maximum efficiency. This allows the primary air controls to be adjusted to set the burn rate of the
appliance.
In order to prevent the ash from being stacked to the underside of the bottom grate, always de-ash
before refuelling. Once the ash builds up, it can easily stifle the airflow and causes the fire to die.
On Wood burning
With a full load of wood, the stove will need to be refuelled approximately every 1.5 hours. Wood can
be stacked higher in the stove than solid mineral fuel but care must be taken that logs do not touch the
baffle.
Wood burns most efficiently with the primary air controls closed and the secondary control partially
open. Moving the secondary control will control the burn rate of the stove.
NOTE – primary and secondary air is needed to light the stove, see section entitled ‘Lighting the Stove’.
Wood burns best with a layer of ash on the fuel bed and it is therefore only necessary to remove surplus
ash from the stove occasionally.
Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, which should have been cut, split and stacked for at least 12
months, with free air movement around the sides of the stack to enable it to dry out. Burning wet or
unseasoned wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chimney and will not produce a satisfactory
heat output.
Lighting the Stove
It is recommended to get the best out of the appliance that you start with two or three small fires before
you operate your stove to its maximum heat output. This is to allow the paint to cure equally around its
surface and to give a long service life for the paint finish. During this curing in process you may notice
an unpleasant smell. It is non-toxic, but for your comfort we would suggest that during this period you
leave all doors and windows open.
First, load the fire with starting fuel, i.e. paper, dry sticks and/or firelighters in the mode chosen, either
wood or solid mineral fuel.
DO NOT USE
liquid/lighter fuels to start this appliance.
Light the fire at the base leaving all air controls open. Allow the fuel to reach a steady glow and build
the fire up gradually. Once you have a good fire established across the grate bed, further fuel can be
added as required.
Shutting Down
In order to shut down the stove, close the primary air controls, then close the secondary air slider by
moving the handle all the way to the LEFT. If the controls are left in this position, the fire will be
starved of air and will go out. If you want to revive the fire it is recommended that the primary air
control is opened first, then open the secondary air slider.
WARNING -
The stove will remain
HOT
for a considerable time after the fire has been extinguished.
WARNING -
Petroleum based fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local approved coal merchant.
Safety Notes for your guidance
