USER INSTRUCTIONS
THERMOSTAT OPERATION
5.17This appliance can be fitted with a thermostat kit to control the temperature of the boiler. See the instructions included in the kit for operation details.
6.Burning tips
6.1Fuel Quality (Wood)
Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%. Seasoned logs have the bark beginning to lift and peel away and cracks radiating from the centre. They feel lighter than fresh cut wood of a similar size and sound hollow when struck against each other. Logs should not feel damp or have moss or fungal growths.
Symptoms related to wet wood:
Burn at a high temperature for a short period each day to avoid large
Use Stovax Protector chimney cleaner to reduce this problem.
6.2Fuel Quality (Solid Fuel)
Use recommended solid fuels approved for use with closed appliances.
Symptoms related to unsuitable fuels include:
6.3Air inlets puffing smoke
Combustion gases can build up in the firebox and ignite as small explosions, causing smoke to puff out of the air inlets and other openings. This occurs if the air controls are shut soon after adding new fuel to a very hot fire. Stop by opening the air controls to increase combustion air and burning rate.
6.4Flue Draught
The chimney has two main functions:
1)To safely remove the smoke, gases and fumes from the house.
2)To provide a sufficient amount of draught (suction) in the appliance ensuring the fire keeps burning.
Draught is caused by the rising hot air in the chimney when the appliance is lit.
Symptoms of poor performance related to flue draught include:
The construction, position, size and height of the chimney all affect the performance of the flue draught.
Other factors effecting the flue draught include:
For advice on the correction of persistent flue problems consult a qualified heating engineer before continuing to use the appliance.
6.5Weather conditions
The weather conditions outside the building can effect the burning performance of the appliance. These could include:
Weather Conditions | Problem | Effect |
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Windy days | Buildings/obstacles | Smoky appliance |
| cause turbulent air |
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| around chimney |
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Calm days | Oversized chimney | Smoky appliance |
Damp / Rainy days | Flue temperature | Lighting and |
| not hot enough / | burning problems |
| rain water inside |
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| chimney |
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To reduce these problems:
Your installer should advise you on possible solutions.
If the appliance emits smoke into the room continuously:
Do not
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