Stovax 7129 manual Wood Using wood

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Solid Fuel

1.1Using solid fuel.

1.2Open the Airwash air control to approximately 50% open and Primary air control fully. See diagram 1.

1.3Place some pieces of firelighters or dry crumpled paper on the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn plastics.

1.4As the fire becomes established add pieces of solid fuel.

1.5When the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air control to approximately 50% open and control the burn rate using the Primary air control only.

1.6Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system, operated by using removable handle to pull the riddling knob in and out. This causes the ash to fall down into the ashpan.

1.7Open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed efore adding new fuel.

1.8Allow 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.

1.9The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will be established by experience in using the appliance.

1.10It is not recommended to load large amounts of fuel and burn with the Primary air control on low settings for long periods of time. As the 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 appliance and flue system.

Wood

1.1Using wood

1.2Open the Primary air and Airwash air controls fully. See diagram 1.

1.3Place some pieces of firelighters or dry crumpled paper on the grate and cover with small pieces of dry kindling wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn plastics.

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