Heartland Wood Stove Users Instructions, Getting to know the Stove, General Fuelling with Wood

Users Instructions

General Fuelling with Wood

WARNING: HOT SURFACES, use the tool supplied to operate this appliance. When raising the dome lids, it is recommended that the heatproof glove supplied with the stove, is used.

Air for combustion within the firebox is obtained by the primary air intake on the ashpit door. The rate of burning is determined by the manually operated spinwheel control on the primary air intake.

Any air inlet grilles must be maintained and free from blockage.

Failing to maintain your stove properly can lead to a chimney fire. Combustible deposits (called creosote) are a natural by-product of woodburning. A fire hazard exists if 1/4” of creosote (or more) coats the inner walls of the chimney.

Woodburning

The firewood used will make an important contribution to successful operation. The best performance and overall efficiency will be achieved by burning firewood that has been split, stacked and air-dried undercover from the 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:

zit gives up to 25% higher efficiency;

zit produces less creosote;

zit ignites faster and smokes less;

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

Getting to know the Stove

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