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A mixture of fuels can be used in conjunction with wood, provided the base
of the fire remains as wood or compressed block fuels, with coal products
being added to this with the volume of coal products being less than that of
other fuels.
With solid fuels, there is less need to burn the stove hard after refuelling. The
rate of refuelling will also be less often than with wood.
WARNING: OVER-FIRING THE STOVE MAY CAUSE A HOUSE FIRE. IF THE
CHIMNEY IS SEEN TO BE GLOWING THE STOVE IS OVER-FIRED.
TYPES OF FUEL
This stove will function with all kinds of either solid fuel or wood but in general
all fuel should be dry and timber should be well seasoned so as to have a
moisture content below 20%. The use of damp wood will result in more soot
and deposits being left in the chimney, flu and stove and will not release
heat if thermal energy is being used to drive out moisture from the fuel.
Avoid using the stove to incinerate other materials including household
waste.
Avoid using 'green' unseasoned wood, treated wood such as telegraph
poles, or plywood or chipboard containing glues and resins which pollute the
environment and cause the fire to burn too quickly. Such materials can
produce excessive tar or creosote which can be damaging and in extreme
cases cause a fire inside the chimney.
The dryness of wood can be assessed by looking at the end of the log. Radial
cracks, deep enough to be considered as splits should be present in dry,
seasoned logs. This level of dryness may take up to two years to achieve.
The maximum length of fuel suitable for this stove is approx 26 cm so as to lay
flat over the embers. Logs of greater than 10cm diameter should be split.
Suitable solid fuels may include smokeless fuels such as Phurnacite, Coalite
Nuts or Extracite. Confirm with your fuel provider as to which type will suit
best. Larger fuels will allow a greater draught in the firebox which will speed
up combustion. Household coal is not well suited as it produces excessive ash
and chimney deposits.
ASH REMOVAL
Keep the stove free from a heavy buildup of ash. The frequency of this is
dependant upon the type and quality of fuel being used. Ash should be
removed before it builds up to the underside of the grate, at which point, the
grate would be burning hot on both sides, shortening its life expectancy.
When disposing of ashes, ensure they have cooled and always place in a
metal container. Be sure to remove the ash when the fire is at its lowest point
such as first thing in the morning.
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