Starting The Fire; Maintaining The Fire; Controlling The Heat Output - Dimplex Nectre n65 Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions

Starting the Fire

We recommend using a top-down fire starting method,
as this improves combustion, creating a cleaner burning
fire.
1. Place 2-4 large logs (maximum 11 ⁷/8" x 5 ⁷/8") at the
bottom of the firebox next to each other. For optimal
burn conditions, place the logs in a front to back
orientation (right angles to the door opening).
2. Place medium-sized logs on top, perpendicular to the
ones at the bottom, creating a criss-cross formation.
3. Place a few layers of smaller pieces of kindling on top
in a criss-cross formation
4. Place firelighters and/or paper between the pieces of kindling.
5. Open the air control by pulling it all the way out.
6. Light the paper or firelighters.
7. Once the fire is established, adjust the air control to the desired position for the required
heat output.

Maintaining the Fire

• After establishing the fire and loading it with larger pieces of wood, leave it running with the air
control fully open. This setting is not the most energy efficient as some heat is lost up the flue
instead of being transferred into the room. It is recommended to close the air control partially to
achieve better efficiency and longer burn time. See 'Controlling the Heat Output' for more details.
• Running the appliance with the door open will not produce maximum heating in the room as it will
draw a lot of already warmed air out of the room.
NOTE: Do not overload firebox with fuel.
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Controlling the Heat Output

• The heat output of the stove can be reduced by closing the air control (slide handle to the right.)
This will restrict the oxygen supplied to the fire, thereby slowing down the rate at which the wood
burns.
• This setting provides the best energy efficiency as the wood burns for longer. However, if not
operated correctly may result in higher particulate emissions.
• Prior to closing the air control, ensure that the fire is burning briskly. This may require leaving the
air control fully open for 10-15 minutes before shutting down.
• For the optimum balance between clean burning and efficiency, open the air control 3-5 mm
(1/8-1/4").
• The air control can be adjusted to any position to provide heat output versus burn time.
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