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4.g Instructions for use with authorised smokeless fuels
Solid fuels can be more dicult to light in a cold stove – especially when damp. We
recommend placing scrunched up paper or firelighters in the centre of the grate.
Arrange kindling in a tepee shape around it. Then arrange the smokeless fuel on and
around the tepee shape. Light the paper or firelighter. Leave this to start glowing before
adding more fuel. It is easy to smother the fire by adding too much fuel too soon.
USING THE AIR CONTROLS
To start
When you first light the fire, close the glass door and pull both controls out fully. Also
open the air boost disc (the RH knob will always protrude approx 10mm more than the
LH knob in the fully open position).
Once established
Close the boost disc.
When you are burning anthracite or manufactured smokeless fuel you need to close the
Secondary knob (RH) nearly all the way once the volatiles have burnt o leaving the
glowing coals, (leaving it a little open will prevent the door glass blackening). The rate
of burn is now controlled using the Primary Air knob (LH). (1.4kg /3 lb of smokeless fuel
will last about 2 hours when the stove output is 5 kW).
Before refuelling open primary knob (LH) fully for a few minutes before adding new fuel
– do not put too much on at once as you may smother the fire.
REFUELLING ON TO A LOW FIRE BED (NOT MUCH FUEL GLOWING)
If there is insucient burning material in the fire bed to light a new load of fuel,
excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out on to a sucient
quantity of glowing embers and ash so that the new fuel load will ignite in a reasonable
period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling and follow
previous steps.
FUEL OVERLOADING
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded,
overloading can cause excess smoke.
Warning - loading fuel without opening controls can lead to a
sudden ignition and potential damage to your stove and flue system.
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Making a fire – authorised smokeless fuel