ページを印刷するburning inefficiently and excess smoke, soot and tar will be produced. This will coat
and damage the internal components of the stove and flue and could result in a
chimney fire.
Before lighting
If using for the first time, or following a long period out of use check that the flue is
clear and unobstructed.
Check that the ash pan is empty and in position.
WARNING:
During the first few times the stove is used, the heat resistant paint will be curing,
and may give off small amounts of smoke and odours. This is completely normal
for this type of appliance, and the room should be well ventilated.
To aid this process and not damage the stove finish, the first few times a new
stove is used the fire should be kept to a moderate size, and not fired vigorously.
Lighting a wood fire
Place 2 or 3 firelighters or screwed up newspaper onto the fire grate with about 1 kg
of kindling and light the fire with a taper.
When the firelighters or newspaper are burning, leave the door ajar about 1 to 2 cm
to achieve a good draw and avoid condensation. Allow the burning kindling to warm
up the chimney.
After 2 to 5 minutes the chimney should be warm enough create a good draw and
the door can be closed but leave air control open (the control wheel on the
door).After a few more minutes this primary air supply can be closed.
Once the kindling has formed a good bed of glowing embers the stove can be
refuelled with 4 or 5 pieces of wood. ( do not be tempted to overfill the firebox and
risk fuel falling onto the glass or out the fire as the door is opened)
WARNING:
When opening the door always open gently for the first 2 to 3 cm to allow the
pressure to equalise and stop smoke from escaping.
The stove should not be operated with either door left open for long periods.
The stove door should never be left open when the stove is in use.
Under normal chimney draft conditions expect to refuel the stove every 45 to 60
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