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First firing
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Always remember to have wood with the correct moisture content and
thickness. This is crucial for the boilers function and environmental effect.
Remember that during the first firing the boiler can feel
sluggish and tough to fire. This is because all the metal
surfaces in the boiler are clean and cooled against the boiler
water, the ceramics also has some moisture that needs to
dry. This uses energy from the wood, so the boiler can feel a
bit sluggish.
During the first firing, there is also a lot of oxygen in the
water so it can sound as if it is simmering in the boiler. This
will go away when the system has been heated a few times.
Start by marking the On/Off symbol (1) in the display and
press the jogwheel. The fan starts, the dampers go to the
start position. Place a handful of fine chopped dry wood
(kindling) above the gap in the ceramics (2), do not place them so that the gap is sealed.
Thereafter you take some larger pieces of wood and place them on top and besides the smaller
ones (3). Then take plenty of paper and place on top of the wood and fire (4).
The lower door must be shut and the loading compartment door can be ajar but it can also be
closed. Test the way that suits you best. When the wood has ignited and there is a bed of
embers, the loading compartment can be filled fully with wood. Start by adding smaller pieces
of wood at the bottom and increase the size the further up in the loading compartment you go.
Remember to stack the wood carefully. It is important to get the best possible effect of the
firing. When it has burned for about 15 minutes, the flame will fill the bowl that you see in the
inspection glass in the lower door. The boiler burns at its best if the combustion is left on its
own. It is therefore not appropriate to stir in the box during firing. If you open the door during
firing, there is a risk of flashover in the box, with poorer function as a result.
If you burn a lot of dry wood and have a strong draught in the chimney, you may hear a
whispering sound in the air dampers. This does not impair the boiler combustion or function, but
to avoid this you have to install a counter draught door that maintains a stable draught in the
chimney.
In case of a second insertion, to avoid smoke emissions, wait until the flue gas temperatures
drops below 212 °F , or just above. Then open the upper door carefully to release any smoke
from the loading compartment if necessary. Then put logs into the loading compartment and
close the door.
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