4.9The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will be established by experience in using the stove.
4.10Do not load fuel higher than the log guard. 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.
4.11We 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.
4.12Do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated / treated wood or manufactured board products.
*The optional Thermostatic Primary air control will adjust the air flow to the fire to maintain a constant temperature.
5.BURNING SOLID FUEL (Multi-fuel stoves only)
5.1Open the Airwash control to approximately 50% and Primary/Thermostat* air control fully.
5.2Place 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.
5.3To 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.
5.4As 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.
5.5As the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air control to approximately 25% and control the burn rate using the Primary/Thermostat* air control only.
5.6To burn solid fuel efficiently it is best to control the combustion using the Primary/Thermostat* air control only.
5.7Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to de-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system. This is completed as follows:-
Fixed Grate
Use a suitable poker.
Riddling Grate
Move the Riddling Lever (Top right at the back) from side to side, using the removable tool provided.
5.8Open the Primary/Thermostat* 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/ Thermostat* air control to the desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to maintain clean and efficient burning.
5.9The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will be established by experience in using the stove. It is not recommmended to load large amounts of fuel and burn with the Primary/Thermostat* Air Control on low settings for long periods of time as this will reduce the effectiveness off the glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will help reduce the build-up of tar and creosotes within the stove and flue system.
5.10We 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.
5.11Burn only anthracite or manufactured smokeless fuels, suitable for use in closed appliances.
5.12Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other petroleum based fuels, as this will invalidate the product guarantee.
*The optional Thermostatic Primary air control will adjust the air flow to the fire to maintain a constant temperature.
6.OVER-FIRING
6.1Do not use the appliance at maximum output for prolonged periods of time, or over-fill the firebox with fuel, as this could result in over-firing. If the connecting fluepipe, appliance flue collar or top plate glow red with heat the appliance is being over-fired and the air controls should be closed to reduce the output.
6.2Do not load fuel higher than the log guard at the front of the stove.
6.3If a chimney fire occurs shut all air controls immediately to close the appliance down, and evacuate all persons from the building before calling the fire brigade. Do not re-enter the building until it is confirmed safe to do so.
6.4Following a chimney fire do not use the appliance until it is inspected, by a HETAS (GB only)/INFO (Eire only) registered installer, to confirm that the appliance is safe to use, or make any repairs required before re-use. Only genuine Stovax replacement parts are to be used to keep your appliance in safe and efficient working order.
6.5After any chimney fire it is recommended that the chimney system be inspected and swept by a NACS registered (UK only) chimney sweep, to confirm that the system is structurally sound and free from any obstructions before re-use.
