Familiarise Yourself With Your Stove

User Instructions

General

WARNING: HOT SURFACES, use the tool supplied to operate this appliance. It is recommended to use the heatproof glove supplied when raising the dome lids to use the hotplate.

Air for combustion within the firebox is obtained when the appliance is being used for cooking. The rate of burning is determined by the manually operated spinwheel control on the ashpit door.

Any air inlet grilles must be maintained so that they are free from blockage.

Failing to maintain your stove properly can lead to a chimney fire. Chimney fires occur when combustible deposits on the inner walls of the chimney ignite. These combustible deposits, called “creosote”, are a natural byproduct of wood burning. A fire hazard exists if 1/4” of creosote (or more) coats the inner walls of the chimney.

Fuelling with Wood

Woodburning

The firewood you use will make an important contribution to successful operation. You will achieve the best performance and overall efficiency by burning firewood that has been split, stacked and air-dried undercover from rain for at least one year. Burning improperly seasoned or “green” wood can be a frustrating experience leading to poor performance, smoky fires and a build-up of creosote. Do not burn saltwater driftwood refuse, rubber tires, etc. Use of improper fuels can cause a fire hazard and lead to a premature deterioration of the stove components, voiding the warranty.

Burn dry wood because:

•it gives up to 25% higher efficiency;

•it produces less creosote;

•it ignites faster and smokes less;

•valuable heat is lost in the fire as it dries out wet wood.