Stovax 7027, 7016, 7017 manual Using the Stove for the First Time, Recommended Fuels

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DOOR HANDLE

1.12To Open and Close: Use a protective gloved hand to operate.

1.13Rotate RH Knob anti-clockwise to open. Rotate clockwise to close.

1.14Warning: Do not force the handle to turn more than 1/4 turn as damage may occur.

1.15Never open the door with your bare hands.

1.16Closing the door is the reverse of the previous.

2.USING THE STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME

2.1When new, it is best to burn the fire at a low output for the first few days of use. This will allow the construction to settle and all fixing glues and paint to fully cure.

2.2Avoid touching the paint during the first period of use.

2.3During this time the stove may give off some unpleasant odours, and we recommend that you keep the room well ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up of fumes.

3.RECOMMENDED FUELS

3.1Wood: Burn only seasoned timber, with a moisture content of less than 20% with a recommended cut length of 300mm. In most cases, this would require drying cut wood for 12 to 18 months before use. Poor quality timber could cause low combustion efficiency, produce large amounts of harmful condensation, which could reduce the effectiveness of the airwash system, and ultimately the life of the stove.

3.2Do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated

/treated wood, manufactured board products or pallet wood.

For more details on using wood see Section 9 Burning Performance, page 7.

3.2Solid fuel: Burn only anthracite or a manufactured briquetted smokeless fuels, listed as suitable for use with closed heating stoves. Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other petroleum based fuels, as this will invalidate the product guarantee.

3.3Fuel consumption at nominal heat output.

As tested at nominal heat output to the requirements of EN 13240: 2001 for intermittent operation.

	Fuel Consumption
Description	Kg/hour	Kg/hour
		Briquetted
	Wood	Smokeless fuel
Sheraton 7016	2.66	-
Sheraton 7017	2.66	1.12
Sheraton 7027	2.66	1.12

3.4If you require advice on suitable solid fuels contact your local approved coal merchant. Details can be obtained by ringing the Solid Fuel Association advice line on Freephone 0845 601 4406. Or their web site at www.solidfuel.co.uk

A number of factors can affect the performance of the stove. Some of these are listed, see Section 9 Burning Performance, page 7.

4.BURNING WOOD (Wood and multi-fuel stoves)

4.1Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary/ Thermostat* air control (multifuel versions only) to approximately 25% open.

4.2Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling wood. Light the paper or firelighters.

4.3To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass it is advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire establishes, and the glass warms.

4.4As the fire becomes established add a few larger pieces of wood and fully close the door. Do not initially add too many logs as this may smother the fire. Do not leave the stove with the door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause permanent damage.

4.5As the fire becomes established close the Primary/ Thermostat* air control (multifuel versions only) and control the burn rate using the Airwash control only.

4.6To burn wood efficiently it is best to allow a bed of ash to build-up on the grate, or the base of the stove, and control the combustion using the Airwash control only.

4.7Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to first rake the embers evenly over the firebed then open the Airwash control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed before adding new logs.

4.8Allow the new logs to burn at high output for a few minutes before adjusting the burn rate with the Airwash control, to the desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to maintain clean and efficient burning.

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