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1.3.
WOOD STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Warning: the Masport Bowden Portrait features a storage
area for a small amount of firewood. Do not overload this
compartment - ensure that there is at least a 5mm gap to
the ceiling of the unit.
2.
USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE
FIRST TIME
The first few times the appliance is lit, it will give off some
odorous fumes. This is caused by the paint curing.
Do not touch the paint work while it is curing otherwise it
can leave a permanent mark on the appliance.
Once the paint has cured it will not re-occur.
Keep the room well ventilated until these fumes have
cleared.
3.
RECOMMENDED FUELS
Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%. Newly cut wood should be
allowed to dry/season for 12 to 18 months before use.
Wood should be stored in an environment protected from
the weather to minimise any potential moisture content.
For best results, wood should not exceed 270mm in
length and 150mm in diameter. Any larger, and the
appliance will not operate at its optimum. It is better to
burn several smaller pieces of wood than one large single
piece.
Poor quality timber:
•
Causes low combustion efficiency
•
Produces poor emissions (smoky)
•
Results in additional buildup of creosote (soot) 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.
4.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
1.
Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in
the base of the firebox.
2.
Light the paper or firelighters.
3.
Open the air control located on the top right of the
unit by pulling tab outwards.
4.
If necessary, leave the door slightly open as the
fire establishes and the glass warms to avoid the
build-up of condensation.
5.
Add larger pieces of wood. Too many logs may
smother the fire.
6.
Close the door.
Do not leave fire unattended while the door is open.
5.
RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
5.1.
MAXIMUM HEAT OUTPUT
After establishing the fire and loading it with larger pieces
of wood, leave it running with the air slide fully open
(pulled all the way out).
This setting will generate maximum heat output.
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.
Do not overload firebox with fuel.
Note that this setting is not the most energy efficient as
some heat is lost up the flue instead of being transferred
into the room. However, once the fire is established,
particulate emissions will be very low in this setting.
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