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the glass clean, therefore Secondary air (top control)
can be reduced. The Primary air control should then
be used to adjust the flame pattern. You may find
that a combination of subtle adjustments to both air
controls may best suit your individual requirements.
When refuelling it is better to use smaller fuel loads
more often which will provide you with a cleaner,
more efficient burn.
Just after refuelling, open the Primary air (bottom con-
trol) to maximise the combustion air delivered to the
remaining fuel so that when the new fuel is added it
can get quickly established without 'damping' the fire.
Spread the embers with a poker just before adding
the fuel. Re-adjust the air settings once all the fuel is
burning normally.
Empty the ash pan regularly – at least once a day and
do not let the ash build up under the grate as this will
create a strong hot spot which could eventually warp
or burn-out your grate. It will also eventually limit the
flow of Primary combustion air and could affect the
stove's performance.
OVERNIGHT BURNING
The Alpha Inset stove is designed to allow overnight
burning. To do this put a good fuel load into the stove
and allow it to burn for about 15 – 20 minutes in the
normal way. Then limit the Secondary air supply and
make sure when burning wood that the Primary air is
closed.
The best setting to achieve the best burn and cleanest
glass will be a matter of experimentation. For mineral
fuels close the Secondary air supply and minimise the
Primary air.
When you return to your stove, fully open both air
controls until you have a good fire and then set to
normal operating levels. Do not add fuel until the
firebed is hot and red, then add a little for the first
time and allow it to ignite properly before adding
more. During overnight burning the stove glass will
blacken but if dry fuel has been used and a hot fire is
established again this should quickly burn off.
REMOVING ASH
Remember, you do not need to riddle wood ash
during firing, but possibly only at the start when some
Primary air is needed to aid the initial combustion.
Riddling allows mineral fuel ash to fall into the
collection pan below the fire bed to help maintain a
flow of Primary combustion air to the fuel. The ash
pan should never be allowed to over-fill as this will
limit the Primary air flow and could cause excessive
heat build-up which could eventually warp or burn
out the grate.
Locate the operating tool in the slot at the front of
the ash pan to make a handle and lift the pan from
the stove. For safety reasons ash should be removed
when the stove is cold. If this is not always possible
then extra care should be taken and decorative and
combustible surfaces, such as laminate floors or
carpets, should be protected against potential
accidental spillage. Even if the ash appears to be cold
protective gloves should be worn and the refuse ash
placed in a non-combustible container. The ash could
still be hot with the possibility of hidden live embers
As you remove the ash from your home ensure that
it is covered to protect it from any draught or wind
which could blow the ash out of your container.
The forked end of the tool is inserted underneath the ash pan grip
as shown above to create the ash pan handle.
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