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2.4.
Initial lighting
1) Open the air vent and ignition vent by pulling the handles
all the way out.
2) Place two logs at the bottom of the burn chamber and
pile the kindling in layers.
3) Finally, place a medium-sized log on the top of the pile.
4) Place firelighters or newspaper under the top layer of
kindling and light the fire. NB: The maximum height of the
pile of the wood should be just below the horizontal
holes. The holes must not be covered.
5) You can then regulate the rate of combustion to give the
heat you want by adjusting the air vent.
6) Check that the afterburning (secondary combustion)
starts. This is best indicated by yellow, flickering flames in
front of the holes under the baffle.
7) If the air flow is normal you will be able to shut the door
and the fire will take care of itself.
2.5.
Adding firewood
Stoke the stove frequently but only add small amounts of fuel
at a time. If the stove is filled too full, the heat created may
cause extreme stress in the chimney. Add fuel to the fire in
moderation.
Avoid smouldering fires as this produces the most pollution.
The fire is best when it is burning well and the smoke from the
chimney is almost invisible.
2.6.
Danger of overheating
The fireplace must never be used in a manner that causes
overheating. Overheating occurs when there is too much fuel
and/or too much air so that too much heat develops. A sure
sign of overheating is when parts of the fireplace glow red. If
this happens, reduce the air vent opening immediately.
Seek professional advice if you suspect that the chimney is not
drawing properly (too much/too little draught). For further
information, see 'Installing the flue'.
2.7.
Ash removal
Only remove ash when the fireplace is cold.
Use a scoop or similar to remove the ash through the
door.
Always leave some ash as a protective layer on the bottom of
the fireplace.
2.8.
Stacking wood
The wood must not be stacked higher than 20 mm from
the bottom of the stove.
Minimum
20mm
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