Vogue Installation User Instructions

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User Instructions
If the Smoke Control kit is enabled, this setting allows the
appliance to burn at the lowest output.
The air control can not be shut down completely.
6.6 Off/ Shut Down
Off
(Maximum Out)
Nominal Running
Smoke Control Setting
(if enabled)
Maximum Running
Start Up
(Maximum In)
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The Off/Shutdown setting for burning wood closes the fire
down and turns the appliance off. This position does not
keep the glass clean. This setting is not available when the
Smoke Control Kit is enabled in a Smoke Control Area.
Refuelling
Wood burns best on a bed of ash (approx. 25mm (1") deep).
6.7 Open the air control fully to the Start Up setting.
6.8 Do not refuel when a large amount of flames are in the
firebox as this could cause smoke or flames to spill
into the room.
6.9 Rake the embers evenly over the firebed to establish a
glowing firebed. If the firebed is low add a small amount
of kindling wood to help re-establish the fire.
Stack the logs in an open arrangement, see Diagram 18.
Compact Stacking
Open Stacking
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Open stacking allows oxygen to easily reach every part of
the fire.
Compact stacking will make the wood burn slower as fire
can only reach the outside of the wood. This will cause the
fire to smoulder and produce smoke.
6.10 Close the door immediately after refuelling.
6.11 After refuelling:
Burn the new logs at a high temperature for a few
minutes before adjusting the air control.
Do not close the air control until the fire is burning well.
6.12 Experience establishes settings to suit personal preferences.
6.13 Do not burn large amounts of fuel with the air control
closed (Off position) for long periods of time. This reduces
the glass cleaning effect, causes tars and creosotes to
build-up in the appliance and flue system and will produce
excessive amounts of smoke.
6.14 When in use, running the appliance at a high temperature
for a short period also reduces tars and creosote.
6.15 When running the appliance refuel little and often for
clean, efficient burning.
A bright and clean firebox indicates the appliance is
burning well.
6.16 Do not load fuel above the log guard and the Secondary
Combustion Inlets at the back of the firebox,
see Diagram 10.
Fuel Overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should
not be exceeded, overloading can cause excess smoke.
6.17 Do not burn continuously with the door open.
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THE APPLIANCE WITH
THE AIR CONTROL ON START UP FOR LONG PERIODS
OF TIME AS THIS COULD CAUSE OVER-FIRING AND
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE.
Burning Tips
6.18 Fuel Quality (Wood)
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%.
Seasoned logs have the bark beginning to lift and peel away
and cracks radiating from the centre. They feel lighter than
fresh cut wood of a similar size and sound hollow when
struck against each other. Logs should not feel damp or
have moss and fungal growths.
Symptoms related to wet wood:
— Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well.
— Smoke and small flames.
— Dirty glass and/or firebricks.
— Rapid creosote build-up in the chimney.
— Low heat output.
— Short burn times, excessive fuel consumption and
blue/grey smoke from the chimney.
Run at a high temperature for a short period each day
to avoid large build-ups of tars and creosote within
the appliance and the flue system. Use Stovax Protector
chimney cleaner to reduce this problem.