Technical data

8 THE LIFTING GRATE

The Suprema Grand has a grate that can be raised and lowered by means of a crank. A crank handle is provided and

it attaches to the square peg located just above the ash drawer (see figure 3).

Raising the grate is useful when grilling if extra heat is required. Alternatively if you are cooking on the hob only, and

have no need to keep the fire going when you have finished, you can lift the grate closer to the hob as the fire

diminishes thus allowing you to get the best heat from the fire as it slowly dies.

Ensure that the fire chamber and the crank mechanism are kept clean and well maintained. This will allow you to use

this feature to its best. If the grate is restricted in any way it will be almost impossible to move.

To clean the mechanism that cranks the grate, just lift out the grate (when cold) and this will expose the rack and

screw. Brush any loose ash from the top of the rack and crank the unit up and down, without the grate in place, to

ensure that the screw is free. Check that there is no soot or other deposits on the inside of the firebox that could

impede the travel of the grate.

Before replacing the grate ensure that all the accumulated ash in both the ash pan and the ash drawer is completely

removed. Failure to clean the ash drawer properly can lead to problems positioning the ash pan and then cause

problems with door closure.

9 FUEL ADVICE

The appliance has been designed to burn wood as its primary fuel source.

You need to use good quality fuel in order to get the best results from your stove. Seek advice from your local fuel

merchant as he will be able to advise you on what wood are best to use.

All outputs stated in our literature are based on test firings carried out using beech logs with a moisture content of less

than 20%. Too much fuel and too much air can cause overheating and so damage the stove.

Damage caused by overheating is not covered by the guarantee.

You should, therefore, always use the stove with the

door closed to avoid this.

9 A BURNING WOOD

Most firewood will contain a large amount of water and will therefore need to be stored in a well ventilated shelter to

season it. Wood used in this appliance must have a moisture content of less than 20%. Damp or wet wood will quickly

form tar deposits on all the internal areas where the combustible gasses travel, preventing the efficient release of heat

from the appliance. The inside of the chimney/flue will also be coated, there is a greater risk of a chimney fire

occurring.

When selecting wood, also take into consideration ease of splitting, ease of ignition and burning, how much smoke it

produces and its "coaling" qualities. "Coaling" refers to the ability of a species of wood to form a long- lasting bed of

hot coals when burned. Coaling qualities improve with wood of a higher density. Wood is not a long burning fuel and

so it is not always possible to keep the stove in overnight.