Running Temperature - Cast Tec Solid Fuel Integra Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

Running Temperature

150°C-300°C
The flue gases should be in this temperature range for the safest, most efficient and most
economical operation of your stove.
Below 150°C
This will cause the condensation of wood gases and the build-up of tar in the chimney,
dirty the stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of fuel.
Above 300°C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or ignite
the existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
Overheating
Should the stove be allowed to get too hot and is overheating, close the air controls (by
moving the levers to the left) using the glove. Keep the fire door closed and allow the fire
to burn down.
Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service. Fully close the air
control and keep the stove door closed. Move any combustibles away from the stove and
chimney. Check any other rooms that the chimney passes through and move any
combustibles away from the chimney. Before using the stove again after a chimney fire,
the chimney should be cleaned and inspected by a qualified person.
Cleaning the glass
We recommend wiping the glass after a fire to prevent any build-up of deposits. This is
best done using a paper towel or newspaper to avoid scratching the glass.
Types of fuel
Wood needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. There are many types of wood
available for fuel and they take varying amounts of time to season. As a general guide,
wood should be cut to length, split and then stacked under cover with sides open to the air
for at least 12 months.
Wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear at the end of the logs and moisture
content is no more than 20%. It is then good practice to store the wood in a log basket
inside your property for a few days prior to its use. The internal width of the chamber inside
the Solid Fuel Integra is 325mm therefore the firewood should ideally not be longer than
300mm.
Smokeless fuels used must be those recommended by HETAS www.hetas.co.uk/find-
fuels/.
Warning
DO NOT burn unseasoned wood or none HETAS approved smokeless fuels in your stove.
DO NOT burn particle board, lacquered, painted or treated wood, plastics, rubber or liquid
fuels. Should the stove burn any of these materials, the warranty will be void. The stove
should not be used as an incinerator.
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