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Air Controls
Primary air is controlled via the sliding vents (A - Fig 1) in the
bottom of the door; this provides a conventional air draught
to the bed of the fire. (+) indicates more air, (-) indicates less
air, (+) and (-) are marked on the primary and secondary air
controls.
Secondary air is controlled via the sliding vent (B - Fig 1) above
the door. It is this 'Airwash' that keeps a clean and
uninterrupted view of the fire, also aiding in good secondary
combustion of fuel and reducing emissions into the chimney
and environment.
Secondary air holes in the rear of the firebox provide
additional oxygen for a more complete combustion of the
gases released from the burning wood.
Door Handle
Warning: the door handle may get hot if appliance has been
left in High burn setting for an extended period of time. Please
exercise caution when operating.
2. USING APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
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The first few times the appliance is lit, it will give off
some odorous fumes. This is caused by the paint curing.
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Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise
it can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
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Once the paint has cured it will not re-occur.
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Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
3. RECOMMENDED FUELS
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Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
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Newly cut wood should be allowed to dry/season for 12
to 18 months before use.
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Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimize any potential moisture
content.
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For best results, wood should not exceed 250mm in
length and 150mm diameter. Any larger and appliance
will not operate at its optimum. It is better to burn
several smaller pieces of wood than one large single
piece.
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Poor quality timber:
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Causes low combustion efficiency
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Produces poor emissions (smokey)
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Results in additional buildup of creosote (soot) in
the flue which will then require regular cleaning
and may result in a flue fire.
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Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
4. LIGHTING THE FIRE
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Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in the
base of the firebox.
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Light the paper or firelighters.
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Open both air controls (slide to the right).
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If necessary, leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes and the glass warms to avoid the build-up of
condensation.
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Add larger pieces of wood. Too many logs may smother
the fire.
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Close the door.
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Do not leave fire unattended while door is not closed.
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