User guide

Wet Stove User Guide 3
OPERATING YOUR STOVE
Our boiler stoves are designed to be operated
with the fire door(s) closed at all times, apart
from refuelling (when alight) or cleaning (when
cold).
Never leave the appliance unattended for an
extended length of time with the door(s) open.
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FUEL TYPES
WOOD
Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well
seasoned and has a moisture content below
20%. This usually implies that the timber has been
suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate
for at least nine months in the case of soft
woods, and at least twenty four months in the
case of hard wood. We recommend that for
general burning wood should be split into logs of
no more than 100mm (4”) diameter.
WARNING: Wet wood must not be used as this
will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down
the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously
damage both the chimney and the appliance
and increase the risk of a chimney fire.
Please Note: If you have sticky tar inside the
appliance or chimney your wood is ‘green’ or
too wet.
PAPER – Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry
paper only or chimney damage will occur.
WARNING: NEVER BURN PLASTICS, HOUSEHOLD
WASTE OR LIQUID FUELS IN YOUR STOVE.
SOLID FUEL
Arada recommends the use of HETAS approved
smokeless fuels which have been deemed suitable
for use on closed appliances, including multi fuel
stoves. These include:
Homefire Ecoal
Homefire Ecoal Instant Light Taybrite
Homefire Newflame
Homefire Ovals Maxibrite
Supertherm Sunbrite
Ancit Pureheat
Phurnacite
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to
The Solid Fuel Association.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
Prior to lighting the stove for the first time, check
with the installer that:
 Installation and all building work is complete.
(Refer to the Installation Guide.)
 The chimney is sound, has been swept and is
free from obstruction.
 Adequate provision for combustion air has
been made.
 That Building Regulations and any local
by-l aws have been followed during installation.
See separate installation guide.
 All firebed surrounds and FEDS are in place.
 That the chimney draw has been checked
and is within specification. With the chimney
warm, the draught should be between 1-2 mm
water gauge or 0.1 to 0.2 mbar.
 Ensure the system is full of water and vented.
 That precautions have been taken to
prevent corrosion.
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