General Operation; Using The Appliance For The First Time; Recommended Fuels; Lighting The Fire - Nectre Fireplaces Big Bakers Oven Installation Instructions Manual

1.2.

GENERAL OPERATION

Air Controls
The Nectre Big Bakers Oven has two air controls and a bypass
damper for controlling the fire.
The top air slide allows air to enter the firebox from above the
door where it is then drawn down into the base of the fire
while keeping the glass clean. Pull knob out to the left to open
and push into the right to close.
The bottom air slide allows air to enter directly into the base
of the fire and is used as a boost, especially when getting the
fire up to temperature. Slide spring handle to the left to open
and to the right to close.
The bypass damper is opened by pushing the handle towards
the rear and closed by pulling the handle towards the front. In
the open position, the flame path is diverted from the firebox
directly up the flue. In the closed position, the flames are
diverted down the sides of the heater, around the oven
before traveling up the rear of the heater and the flue.
Bypass Damper
Top air slide
Door Handle
Warning: The door handle may get hot if the appliance has
been left in the high burn setting for an extended period. Use
a protective glove to open.
Open the top air slide before opening the door to eliminate
the chance of backdraft and smoke entering the room.
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Bottom air slide
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1) Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in the
2) Fully open air controls (slide top and bottom air slides to
3) Light the paper or firelighters.
4) Once the fire has taken hold, add larger pieces of wood.
5) Once the fire is established, close the bypass damper (pull
6) Once the fire is established, close the bottom air slide
Do not leave the appliance unattended while the door is
open.
Do not leave fire unattended with bottom air control open as
over-firing may occur.
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1.3.

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

For the first few times, the appliance is lit, odorous
fumes will be given off as the paint cures.
Do not touch the paintwork while it is curing; otherwise,
it can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
Once the paint has cured, this will not re-occur.
1.4.

RECOMMENDED FUELS

Burn only dry, well-seasoned firewood which has
been cut, split and stacked for at least 12 months,
with free air movement allowing it to dry out.
In NZ, radiate pine or macrocarpa is the most
commonly available softwood species that are
suitable for firewood. Other hardwood
species like eucalyptus (bluegum) can also be
mixed with softwood to achieve longer burns.
Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimise any potential moisture
content.
For best results, wood should not exceed ¾ of the firebox
front to back dimension in length and 150mm in
diameter. Any larger and appliance will not operate at its
optimum. It is better to burn several smaller pieces of
wood than one large piece at a time.
Poor quality timber:
Causes low combustion efficiency.
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Produces poor emissions (smoky).
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Results in additional build-up of creosote (soot)
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in the flue, which will then require regular
cleaning and may result in a flue fire.
Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products, or pallet wood.
1.5.

LIGHTING THE FIRE

base of the firebox.
the left, push bypass damper handle towards the rear).
For optimal burn conditions, place the logs in a front to
back orientation (right angles to the door opening). Too
many logs may smother the fire.
to front) to increase heating efficiency.
(slide to the right). Leaving this open can risk over-firing
and damaging the appliance.