Operating instructions

MS07-11 Issue 4b 17
Burning Wood
Once you have kindled your stove (see previous page) and your chimney (flue) is
sufficiently heated, you are now ready to start adding you logs.
Stage 4
Place 1-3 small logs onto the bed of hot embers using the gloves provided, close the door
but leave the Secondary Air Control in the fully open/maximum position. Allow the logs
time to fully ignite and turn black.
Stage 5
Once the smaller logs have burned down you can now add 1-2 larger ( or full size) logs,
allow time for the logs to fully ignite (Turn black) then close down the Secondary Air Intake
as required. You can now control the burn rate of the stove using the secondary air intake.
You are looking for a controlled flame (not smouldering in the embers or licking around the
lid) this is mostly visual although a flue pipe thermometer will help you determine the
amount of air required and is recommended for the initial lightings. You should maintain a
flue temperature of 215°C for optimal results (any cooler and you risk creating soot and tar
– any hotter and you risk damage from over-firing).
Stage 6
Refuel as and when required. Open the secondary air intake fully when refuelling and
allow the new fuel to ignite (Turn black). Control the combustion as per stage 5. Take care
to open the door gradually as flames may lick out and always use the gloves. Try to avoid
closing the Secondary air control fully (as this will cause the stove to fill up with smoke). If
you no longer want to keep the fire going simply allow it burn out.
Please note this is the standard lighting sequence, if you are in a smoke control
zone there is an alternative sequence which can be found in the SMOKE EXEMPT
REQUIREMENTS section – next page.