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Aarrow Stove User Guide
2 Advice on fuel types
2.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning
wood requires a little effort and planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is well
seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. We recommend that for general
burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 100mm (4 inches) diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your
wood is ‘green’ or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter
can be obtained in order to determine the moisture content of your wood fuel.
Paper will burn successfully. Burn dry paper only or chimney damage will occur.
2.2 Solid fuel
If you have chosen a multi/solid fuel stove this will have a cast iron riddling grate which
allows you to burn a wider variety of fuel types. It is important to ensure that your fuel is
intended for use in a stove, modern stoves are designed for use with current cleaner
burning and smokeless fuels.
Arada recommends the use of approved smokeless fuels which have been deemed
suitable for use on closed appliances including multi fuel stoves.
For additional advice on fuels, please refer to The Solid Fuel Association
(www.solidfuel.co.uk)
Wet wood, treated timber and builders waste must not be used as this will
greatly contribute to the creation of tar and creosote which may, in extreme
cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will seriously damage both
the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a chimney fire.
