Stovax 7058lG, 7057 Using The Stove For The First Time, BURNING WOOD Wood and multi-fuelstoves

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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.BURNING WOOD (Wood and multi-fuel stoves)

3.1Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air control, (multifuel versions only) 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 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.

3.5As the fire becomes established close the Primary air control (multifuel versions only) 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 firebox. It 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 and will cause a large build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove and flue system.

3.11We would recommend that the stove be burnt at high output for at least 30 minutes each day when it is in use. This will help reduce the build-up of tars and creosotes within the stove and flue system.

3.12Do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated / treated wood or manufactured board products.

4.BURNING SOLID FUEL (Multi-fuel stoves only)

4.1Open the Airwash control to approximately 50% and Primary air control fully.

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 pieces of solid fuel and fully close the door. Do not initially add too much fuel 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 reduce the Airwash air control to approximately 25% and control the burn rate using the Primary air control only.

4.6To burn solid fuel efficiently it is best to control the combustion using the Primary air control only.

4.7Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to de-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system. This is completed as follows:-

Huntingdon 25 / 28

Using the tool provided pull and push the riddling control. This will cause the centre grate section to rotate and ash to fall into the ashpan below.

Huntingdon 30/35 multifuel /40 multifuel

Place the tool provided onto the square end of the riddling control rod. Then, by pushing and pulling the handle de-ash the firebed. Moving the handle will cause the grate bars to move back and forth, with the ash falling into the ashpan below. Do not use bare hands to operate the riddling system.

4.8Open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel. Allow the new fuel to burn at high output for a few minutes before adjusting the burn rate with the Primary air control to the desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to maintain clean and efficient burning.