The Fine Heat From Wood; Initial Fire­up, A Good Start - Harrie Leenders DORAN Instructions For Installation Manual

Harrie Leenders Doran ­ Instructions for Installation, Use and Maintenance
Initial fire­up, a good start
You have purchased a brand­new stove, 'zero on the meter', has not seen a flame yet.
This means you are going to take care of the initial 'miles'. The ceramic firebricks will start
evaporating moisture and your wood­burning stove will start setting. For this reason, the
first few times, do not make your fire too hot because otherwise the bricks could crack.
You need not worry about any shrinkage cracks.
The initial fire­up requires some additional time and attention, as well as the approach we
have outlined below for you in steps. Before starting, please note the following important
points:
When starting the fire in the stove, open the aeration slide. (This is the kindling
position.)
You can properly control the fire with the aeration slide. The further the slide is
opened, the more vigorously your fire will burn.
Make sure there is sufficient ventilation.
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