Stovax RVF40AVH, RVF40AVM manual Burning Solid Fuels, Operating Instructions

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3.4As the fire becomes established add larger pieces of wood and fully close the door. 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 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, 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 appliance.

3.10The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.

3.11It is not recommended to load large amounts of logs and burn with the Airwash control on low settings for long periods of time. As this will reduce the effectiveness of the glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will cause large a build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove and flue system.

3.12We would recommend that the stove is 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 appliance.

Do not burn painted, impregnated wood or manufactured board products.

4. BURNING SOLID FUELS

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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 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.

4.6Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system, operated by using the door tool to move the grate from side to side. This causes the ash to fall down into the ashpan. Do not use bare hands to operate the riddling system.

4.7Then open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel.

4.8Allow 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.

4.9The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will be established by experience in using the stove.

4.10The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.

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