Fuel Guidelines - Boru Stoves Carraig Mor Installation & Operation Instructions

6. FUEL GUIDELINES

 This Boru Stove is fitted with a multi-fuel grate, which means that fuels such as; seasoned
wood, peat (both with a moisture content of less than 20%) and peat briquettes. Coal can
be used in moderation. But NEVER burn coal as a primary fuel.
 DO NOT use fuels with a high calorific value, petroleum coke content and/or petroleum
based products.
 Boru Stoves advise that all fuels are purchased from a reputable fuel merchant and that
only branded pre-blended products are used in all Boru Stoves products.
 We believe that you have wisely invested in heating your home by buying a Boru
Stove. To protect this investment please take time to ensure that you follow these
fuel guidelines and that you use suitable products in your stove.
Petroleum coke has a very high carbon content and is virtually ash free. Ash plays an
important role when fuel burns as it helps to modify the combustion process e.g. the fire
bed temperature forms an insulating layer at the base of the fire to protect the grate from
direct contact with the burning fuel. With such low ash content in petroleum coke the fuel
tends to burn at a higher temperature than mineral fuels. The components of solid fuel
burning appliances are not generally designed to cope with the intensity of the heat that is
generated by the burning of petroleum coke based fuels. High petroleum coke products
are not as strong as approved fuels and are very prone to splitting causing hot embers to
be ejected from the stove or causing a second burn in the ash pan, this could lead to an
unsafe condition. High petroleum coke products can produce excessive soot deposits
because of incomplete combustion due to high moisture, leading to a risk of fire in the
chimney or liners. Burning petroleum based fuels will push your stove beyond it's design
capability. This will over fire your stove and void your extended warranty.
Please do not hesitate to contact any member of our team at Boru Stoves if you have any
further queries.
For more information and guidance on the suitability of fuels, please visit:
www.oftec.org
www.bordnamonafuels.ie
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