Clean Burning Wood; Ignition Instructions - Hamlet SOLUTION Operating & Installation Manual

CLEAN BURNING OF WOOD
Operation of the air control
In order to burn wood cleanly, in accordance with the
DEFRA exception certificate applicable to this stove it
is important that the Ignition and Re-fueling
instructions are followed carefully
Ignition Sequence
(lighting from cold)
Place a firelighter and a large handful (0.5-0.6 kg) of
dry kindling in the stove. With the air control set to
maximum (fully to the left ) light the firelighter and
push the door up to a point where it is 10mm ajar.
After 8-10mins the kindling will die down, now add
four small split logs (approx 0.75kg in total) once
again leaving the door ajar 10mm and the air control
still at maximum. Once these small logs are well
alight, and with the burn starting to slightly recede
(depending on flue draw etc. this may be up to 20
mins) add the normal fuel load (approximately 1.3kg
or two small logs). After approximately 3 minutes shut
the door fully but leave the air control set to
maximum. When the logs have burnt down to embers
the "Ignition Sequence" is complete and re-fuelling for
normal use can commence.
The purpose of these ignition instructions (lighting
from cold) is to ensure that both the stove and
chimney are heated to full running temperature as
quickly as possible so avoid smoke emissions during
subsequent re-fuelling.
Re-fueling
(normal use after the ignition sequence)
When the stove requires re-fuelling (i.e. the previous
fuel load has died down to a glowing ember bed), add
two small logs with a total weight of approximately
1.3kg. Leave the door ajar 10mm and set the air
control to maximum. After 3 minutes close the door
fully but leave the air control to maximum. After a
further 1 minute the air control may be moved to the
desired running position (to the right). This procedure
should be followed on any subsequent re-fuelling.
Important Information
When first lighting the stove always follow the lighting
sequence above to heat the stove and flue/chimney
as quickly as possible, never overload the firebox,
always re-fuel onto a hot bed of glowing embers.
Always ensure the fire is well alight after re-fuelling
before leaving the stove unattended.
Hamlet Solution Stoves
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The average fuel load of the Solution 5 SC stove is
1.3kg per hour of dry well seasoned hardwood
providing approximately 4.5kwh of heat with the air
control set fully to the right stop.
In order to avoid overloading the firebox it is
recommended that a fuel load no greater 1.5 kg is
used during re-fueling.
The recommended log size is approximately 250mm
long and 90-100mm in diameter, of which two would
normally constitute one full load for 1 hour burning,
at 4.5kw output.
See page 25 for further information on the air control
positions for Ignition and Normal Running position.
WARNING : Properly installed, with a suitable flue
or chimney, operated and maintained correctly,
this appliance will not emit fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes when de-ashing and re-fuelling
may occur. However, persistent fume emission is
potentially dangerous and must be investigated by a
HETAS registered installer.
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 then
leave the premises.
 Let the fire go out.
 Check for flue or chimney blockage, and clean if
required.
Your installer should have fitted a CO Alarm in the
same room as the appliance. If the Alarm sounds
unexpectedly, follow the instructions given under
Warning above.
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.
Paint Fumes.
Please Note : The high temperature paint acquires
durability by being "cured" during the initial firings of
the appliance. It will give off fumes which are non
toxic, but certain persons may find they have an
unpleasant or irritant effect. Ensure that the
surrounding area is well ventilated during this time
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