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Taste and style vary from person to person, so here
we will let you be the expert. However, before you buy
a wood-burning stove, there are a few things worth
considering.
Requirements for chimney & smoke pipe
The chimney must be of a sucient height to enable
an adequate draft and to prevent smoke pro-
blems. The stove requires a draft of at least 12 Pa.
The chimney must have a minimum opening equivalent to
Ø 15 cm. The chimney opening should always be at least
the size of the outlet socket of the stove. The chimney
must have an easily accessible soot door. Smoke pipe
and chimney must always be suitable for a stove connec-
tion. Ask your HWAM dealer for more information.
Requirements for floors and/or walls
You should check whether the floor on which your
wood-burning stove will be standing is stable enough to
carry the weight, or whether the wall which your stove
or insert will hang on/be built into is able to withstand
weight. We recommend that you consult a specialist. If
the wood-burning stove is placed on a flammable floor,
make sure to protect the floor from embers falling out. You
can choose tiles, sheet metal or a glass plate depending
on what style you prefer. See more about distances to
combustible material on page 66.
Talk to an expert
Once you have considered some of these questions, it
will hopefully be easier for you to make a decision. If you
are still in doubt, you can always visit your local HWAM
retailer for a talk about the right choice for you.
Why do you want a wood-burning stove?
Is it because you live in a cold house? Do you want to
save money on the heating bill, or is it for the sake of the
cosy atmosphere?
How many m
2
are to be heated?
It is important that the heat emitted by the wood-burning
stove is adequate for the m
2
to be warmed up. As a rule
of thumb, you can assume that approximately 1 kW is
required to heat 20 m
2
, provided the house is reasonably
well insulated.
How easy should it be?
All HWAM stoves are equipped with HWAM® Autopilot™
as standard, an automatic air control that ensures good
combustion. If you would like it as easy as it comes, then
choose a model with built-in HWAM® SmartControl™. The
only thing you need to do is light the fire as usual, set
the temperature via an app on your smartphone and then
enjoy the heat and the dancing flames. You will receive
a message through your app when it is time to add new
firewood.
Requirements for the location?
Are there any special constructions in your home that
render installation of the wood-burning stove impossible
in certain areas? Is there anything you should be aware of
in relation to combustible material?
Requirements for new houses?
If you live in a newly built house, you may need to install
a fresh air system in your wood-burning stove, as newly
built houses are very well insulated, and the air circulating
in the house is often reused in the ventilation system. This
means that there will not be enough air in the house for
neither lighting up nor combustion.
FAQ
WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE
CHOOSING A WOOD-BURNING STOVE