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4.1.2.1 How to operate Aduro-tronic
When lighting with wood only
When lighting a fire in the hybrid stove for the first time, the maximum amount of
primary air will be needed to light the fire. For that reason, the primary damper can
be kept “forcibly open”. This is done by pulling the primary damper forward as far
as possible and then fixing it with the Aduro Key (see illustration). When the stove
is warm and a layer of embers has been created on the bottom of the combustion
chamber, the Aduro-tronic can be set to the automatic position, i.e., the Aduro Key
can be removed. Alternatively, you can leave the door ajar the first minutes during
lighting the fire (without the key).
When stoking
You activate the automatic by pulling out the damper every time new firewood is added. The Aduro-tronic
automatic will then close the damper gradually after the pre-programmed time.
Regulation of the Aduro-tronic control
The control is pre-set to close the primary air intake within 6 minutes. This setting has been used during
testing at the Danish Tec
hnological Institute using a standard chimney and ‘standard’ sized logs (approx. 30
cm long, 10x10 cm thick) with maximum moisture content of 18%. In practice, such circumstances can differ,
which is why the Aduro-tronic control can be adjusted to your circumstances. If you want a slower intake of
primary air (e.g., for a slower flue draft, larger sized wood or for longer intervals between stoking), adjust the
screw on the front of the control level using a small allen key to slow closure rate. If the screw is turned to the
right closing time is increased and if turned to the left closing time is reduced.
4.1.3 The first ignition
The very first ignition should be done with approximately 1 kg of wood to help the paint harden. The door
must be ajar during the first firing and must not be closed until the stove is cold. This is to prevent the sealing
rope sticking to the stove.
The first few times the stove is used, there may be some smoke and unpleasant odours from the stove which
is fairly normal. This is caused by the heat-resistant paint hardening. Make sure there is sufficient ventilation
during this stage. It is also important not to let the fire burn too fiercely the first 2-3 times, so that the steel
can expand slowly.
You should also be aware that the stove may make clicking sounds as it heats up and cools down
– rather
like pouring boiling water into a sink. These are caused by the great differences in temperature to which the
materials are being exposed.
4.1.3.1 Lighting the fire manually with firewood
The fire lighting method is very important for starting combustion quickly and efficient.
1. Pull the damper under the door fully out so that primary, secondary, and tertiary air supply is completely
open.
