Burning Solid Fuel; Solid Fuel Burning; Mixed Fuels; Primary Air - Hamlet Solution Inset 5 Installation Instructions Manual

SOLID FUEL BURNING

 Set the grate t the '+' position
 Ensure the ash pan is in position
 Set the air wash to one quarter open
 Set the primary air inlet to fully open
See PRIMARY AIR Section opposite
 Light as normal with kindling or fire lighter
 If a gas poker is used be sure to remove it as
soon as the fire is alight
 Close the fire door
 When the fire is well alight regulate the burning
rate by controlling the primary air inlet control
 The air wash can be opened sufficiently to keep
the door glass clean

MIXED FUELS

 The grate can be set to either Wood or Coal
position depending on the main percentage of
the fuel to be burnt
 As per coal but allow addition secondary air
 The primary air inlet can be closed and burning
regulated by means of the air wash above the
door (s)
ANTHRACITE
Anthricite is more difficult to keep in for long
periods, consequently more care in setting the
controls and some familiarisation is necessary
when burning Anthracite.
Use small size fuels (Stovesse or Small Nuts)
Proceed as for manufactured smokless fuel. Leave
the air inlet control open about a quarter or less.

EXTENDED BURNING

The appliance will burn for extended periods
provided:-
 Sufficient fuel is placed in the firebox
 The controls are correctly set
 Excess draught is not present in the chimney
 The door is closed
 If the fire goes out with un burnt fuel in the
firebox increase the air opening slightly, and
vice versa.
Hamlet Solution Inset

BURNING SOLID FUEL

In The Morning
Open the air controls fully until embers begin to
glow brightly, then place pieces of fuel on the fire
until it is well established. Complete re-fuelling can
now be undertaken
IMPORTANT
Stop using the appliance if you smell
fumes or see smoke escaping.
If fume emission does persist, the following
immediate actions should be taken :
 Open doors and windows to ventilate room.
 Let the fire die or extinguish and safely dispose
of fuel from the appliance.
 Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if
required.
Seek expert advice from your HETAS
registered installer. Do not attempt to re-light
the fire until the cause of the fume emission
has been identified and corrected.

PRIMARY AIR

Air enters the appliance through the control on the
bottom of the fire door. The Hamlet Solution has a
single control knob which slide left to right. Sliding
the knob to the Right (+), will increase the amount
of air intake to the stove. To decrease, push the
slider to the Left (-)
Fully Open Position
Fully Closed Position
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