Stovax 7118 manual Using the Stove for the First Time, Burning Wood

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AIR CONTROLS

Airwash Control

OPEN CLOSE

1 DOOR 2 DOOR

PR7213 PR7212

Primary Control

OPEN CLOSE

See instructions for detailed use of controls

DOOR HANDLE

To Open and Close

Drop tool over knob to fit. Lift and remove

1 DOOR 2 DOOR

PR7210 PR7209

Rotate 1/4 turn clockwise to open. Rotate 1/4 turn anti-clockwise to close.

Warning

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.

MULTI-FUEL GRATE

1.17To de-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system, operate by using the removable handle to pull the operating knob in and out. This causes the ash to fall down into the ashpan

1.18Never operate the grate with your bare hands.

Push/Pull to Operate

PR7208

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.

Avoid touching the paint during the first period of use.

2.2During 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. BURNING WOOD

(with or without multifuel kit fitted)

3.1Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air control to approximately 25% open.

3.2Place 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.

3.3To 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.

3.4As the fire becomes established add larger pieces of wood and fully close the door. Do not leave the stove with the door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause permanent damage.

3.5As the fire becomes established close the Primary air control and control the burn rate using the Airwash control only.

3.6To 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.

3.7Before 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.

3.8Allow 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.

3.9The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will be established by experience in using the stove.

3.10Do not load fuel higher than the log guard at the front of the stove and the secondary combustion air inlet holes at the back of the fire box.

3.11It is not recommended to load large amounts of logs and burn with the Airwash control on low settings for long periods of time. This will reduce the effectiveness of the glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will cause a large build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove and flue system.