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Lighting Instructions Lighting in the right way It is important that the correct amount of wood is used, especially when lighting. If you are lighting the fire for the first time you should use a set of scales to see how much 2.3 kg kindling is. Also check what the normal and maximum weights look like.
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Lighting Instructions adding wood Feeding Wood: The first load of logs after lighting should not be put on until the start-up Split logs fire has turned to embers and no yellow flames are visible. At the first and Length: 25-50 cm second loads of wood after lighting, it is recommended to use 3 pieces Diameter: 6-9 cm of wood to build up a proper glowing bed of embers and get the stove to...
Lighting Instructions QUiCk liGhTinG It is important that the wood catches fire quickly. Quick lighting is achieved by opening the combustion air damper fully for a moment. Smoulder combustion produces a lot of smoke and, in the worst instance, can cause quick gas ignition resulting in damage to the insert.
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Lighting Instructions Choosing fuel All types of wood, such as birch, beech, oak, elm, ash, conifers and fruit trees can be used as fuel in the insert. Different types of trees have different densities, the greater the density of the wood the greater the energy value.
Painted parts of the insert can be cleaned using a damp cloth, with a small amount of detergent, if necessary. Damage to painted parts, e.g. small scratches, can be rectified with Contura touch-up paint. Contact your dealer. As there is a constant large flow of air through the insert’s surround, cold room air is drawn in and hot air released, dust can collect in the surround’s air intakes.
UK Smoke control areas The Contura i50 and i51, i51A, i51AN, i51S, i51T, 8kW woodburning stoves has been recommended as suitable for use in smoke control areas. This when burning wood logs and operated in accordance with these instructions and when fitted with a permanent stop to prevent closure of primary air control beyond the 52 mm²...
Lighting Instructions Chimney Any bend in the chimney or connecting fluepipe should not exceed 45°. 90° bends should not be used. Combustible material should not be located In order for the stove to perform satisfactorily the chimney height must where the heat dissipating through the walls of fireplaces or flues could be sufficient to ensure an adequate draught of approximately 15 Pa so as ignite it.
Lighting Instructions heTaS ltd approval; imPorTanT noTeS These appliances have been approved by HETAS Ltd as an intermittent General operating appliance for burning wood logs only. Before lighting the stove check with the installer that the installation work WarninG noTe and commissioning checks described above have been carried out correctly and that the chimney has been swept clean, is sound and free from any ob- Properly installed, operated and maintained this stove will not emit fumes...
Lighting Instructions aerosol sprays USer oPeraTinG inSTrUCTionS Do not use an aerosol spray on or near the stove when it is alight. Please read the important notices given above before referring to the main Use of operating tools instruction book for detailed operating instructions. Always use the operating tools provided when handling parts likely to be hot recommended fuels: when the stove is in use.
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The warranty does not cover damage of this type. If a problem occurs that you cannot rectify yourself, contact the dealer or a chimney sweep. We hope that these lighting tips give you enjoyable, economical and problem free use of your Contura insert.
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Lighting Instructions managing waste The stove packaging is cardboard, wood and a Hearth plate glass must small amount of plastic. The materials must be be discarded as waste sorted and recycled. material together with pottery and porcelain SWeePinG • During operation, the surfaces of the insert become very hot and can cause burn injury if touched.
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NIBE AB· Box 134 · 285 23 Markaryd · Sweden www.contura.eu Contura reserves the right to change dimensions and procedures described in these instructions 811268 BAV SE-EX Ci50-5 at any time without special notice. The current 2016-08-16 edition can be downloaded from www.contura.eu...
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