OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

FUEL TYPES

Wood- Any type of wood is suitable provided it is well seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least nine months in the case of soft woods, and at least eighteen months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for general burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 130mm (5") diameter.

Larger logs can be used for overnight burning.

WARNING wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance, and increase the risk of chimney fire.

Note: If you have sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney your wood is 'Green' or too wet.

Recommended Reading:

"Wood as Fuel" available from the Forestry Commission.

Peat- Can be used in turf or briquette form, but again the moisture content must be low.

Paper- paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur.

NEVER BURN PLASTICS OR WASTE IN YOUR STOVE.

Coal - Household coal produces a large amount of ash and smoke. If used the appliance and chimney will require frequent cleaning. Therefore soft house coal is not recommended.

Recommended fuels are as follows:

The Hetas Ltd, "Three Tick" appliance approval only covers the use of the following fuels in this appliance;Phurnacite, Phurnacite Plus, Centurion, Maxibrite, Extracite, Pureheat, Blazebrite, Taybrite, Sunbrite (Doubles/Singles), Anthracite (Large Nuts), and Welsh Dry Steam Coal (Large/Small Nuts).

Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels listed above, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.For latest details please refer to Hetas website www.hetas.co.uk.

Do not use Homefire (six sided) and smaller sizes than Stovesse, e.g. Beans, Peas,Grains.

Do not use petroleum based solid products such as Calco or Petrocoke.

To do so will invalidate the appliance guarantee

LIGHTING THE FIRE

Prior to lighting the fire for the first time check with the installer that:

•Installation and all building work is complete. •The chimney is sound and has been swept and is

free from obstruction.

•Adequate provision for combustion air has been made, i.e. a permanent vent of at least 550mm² per kW of rated output above 5 kW, is fitted in the room in which the appliance is installed.

•That Building Regulations and any local by-laws have been followed during installation (see installation instructions).

•Throat plate is in place.

•Ensure that the system is full of water and vented, and precautions have been taken to prevent corrosion

(see installation Instructions).

•That the chimney draw has been checked and is within specification. With the chimney warm the draught should be between 1 - 2mm water gauge (0.1 - 0.2mbar).

WARNING: An over drawing chimney can cause over-firing resulting in damage to the appliance.

WARNING: Do not light the fire if it is suspected that any part of the water system is frozen.

Stratford Tf & Ti Multifuel Boiler Stoves

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Aarrow Fires Stratford Ti, Stratford Tf Operating Instructions Fuel Types, Lighting the Fire, Recommended Reading

Stratford Tf, Stratford Ti specifications

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