Specifications

Under NO circumstances burn ‘petroleum coke’ as it will burn out the internal

grate and baffle plates in a very short period of time and may damage the stove

beyond repair.

Only burn dry, seasoned wood. This will give a good heat yield and help to keep

the glass clean. A growing tree contains 50-95% water. Burning unseasoned wood

turns most of the energy released into water vapour which goes into the flue and

little heat is given off to the room. The moisture will combine with other combustion

products forming a sticky surface and the risk of obstruction, or worse still a chimney

fire, is greater. Wood logs are best stored in a stack, sheltered from the weather, in

a well ventilated area and raised off the ground. This allows the air to circulate and

prevents mildew.

Starting and Maintaining the Fire

Do not use gasoline, lighter fluid, Kerosene or other flammable liquids to start or

rekindle the fire for obvious safety reasons.

Build a fire directly on the grate with crumpled newspaper, kindling wood and/or

commercially available “firelighters”. Do not allow single pieces of paper to

float up the chimney especially alight. This is a common cause of a chimney

fire and can cause structural damage to the property. Ensure all air controls (primary

and secondary) are fully open to begin with as shown in the pictures above. When

the kindling is burning well, add larger pieces of wood or solid fuel to gradually

increase the size of the fire. The stove will work more efficiently with the main door

closed as you will be able to control the combustion air and the rate of fuel burning.

It is not recommended to operate the stove with the fuel loading door open other

than to load fuel. When alight the loading door handle and the ash pan handle will

become very hot. Please use the glove provided to avoid touching hot parts.

There are IMPORTANT differences in the method of operation for burning solid fuel

or wood in your stove. Please read both sections even if only one fuel type is

relevant to you.

BURNING SOLID FUEL

Solid fuel needs a flow of air for combustion though the bottom of the grate. Wood

does not require this and will readily burn on a bed of ash with a flow of air over the

top. Use the single end of the poker provided to push the ash and debris through

the grate before refuelling. This will allow the passage of air and prevent the grate

from clogging. Make sure there is sufficient hot fuel left to allow the fire to pick up

once refuelling has occurred. This will look like a level, shallow bed of hot embers

with no spaces. After prolonged use you will have a better idea of the refuelling

interval and procedure. Control the rate of burn by opening and closing the primary

air. The fuel will burn fastest with the primary air fully open. To get the fire going

open the air controls. Once it is established, close the secondary air and use the

primary air for controlling the rate of burn. Once the fire is running, you may find

that opening the secondary air a little, will help to keep the glass clean. This is good

practice but remember to control the fire using the primary air.