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OPERATING YOUR BUTLER MULTI 3/05
Fuels – Wood & Coal
1.
Wood
- Dry, seasoned wood should be used at all times and, as a general rule, the harder the wood the
longer it will burn.
Try to buy wood well in advance and store so that the air can circulate through the pile to assist drying.
Wet, unseasoned wood (under 12 months old) can cause creosote problems, especially if it is burned slowly.
If unseasoned fuel is used, special care should be taken to ensure that the fire is actually burning and not just
smouldering which will precipitate a creosote problem.
DO NOT burn driftwood or treated timber as they will damage your Butler Multi and flue and void your
warranty.
2.
Coal
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To burn coal you will need to start the fire with wood to establish a good base fire bed of hot
embers. Then add coal a little at a time allowing the coal to burn before adding more. Once the desired fuel
load has been added and is burning well adjust the air controls to achieve desired burn rate.
WARNING: Some coal types are very corrosive to the fire box, flue and wet back. Corrosion is not covered
by the warranty – please check with your coal supplier.
NOTE: The Heat output of the Butler Multi is controlled not only by the air controls but also by the type and
quality of fuel in the firebox.
First Burn for a New Appliance or Repainted Appliance
On INITIAL LIGHTING, the high temperature paint used on the Butler Multi will give off smoke and odour
for a short period. This is a temporary condition.
Open doors and windows to give adequate ventilation.
To condition the firebricks (ie remove moisture to prevent cracking) your first 2-3 fires must be small.)
Start Up
1.
Slide the air control (black knob above the door) to select the HIGH position for full air supply.
Rotate the lower air control on the door to fully open.
2.
Open the firebox door. Place crumpled newspaper on top of the firebox grate (if using firelighters
place firelighters under the newspaper). Stack kindling around it like an Indian Tepee and light the
newspaper (or firelighters), then close the firebox door. Once the kindling is well alight add slightly
larger pieces of wood until you have a good healthy fire.
If burning coal see instructions above
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3.
Refuel once the fire is established.
4.
Adjust the air controls to the desired setting when fire is burning well.
5.
It should not be necessary to fill the firebox to capacity. Smaller loads of wood or coal burned on half
air supply will produce more heat per kg of wood/coal. Flue length and outside wind may affect the
performance of the fire.
6.
Over Firing will damage your stove & flue system and will void your warranty.
Please refer to page 6 - Signs of Over Firing, Causes and Remedies.
Stove Top Cooking
Establish a good fire and allow the Butler Multi to heat up. Never cook food directly on the top of the stove.
The Butler Multi is not a BBQ. Always use kettles, pots and appropriate cooking implements.
