Evolution 5 Multi-fuel Issue 1 21/07/2015
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Lighting the Stove
Curing
On initial firing you will notice a very pungent odour, this is caused through the curing of
the paint, we recommend starting with short burning sessions (with smaller quantities of
fuel) and build up gradually to allow the components of the stove to settle. Opening doors
and windows will allow the paint curing odour to dissipate and to allow ventilation into the
room. Curing times can vary but typically should take around 8-12 hours (operation at
nominal output) to complete.
Kindling
Stage1
Initially you will need to put the fuel selector control (upper) in a central position, this will
aid the initial start-up and help keep the glass clean. Set the combustion air control (lower)
all the way to the right (maximum air). Start your fire using scrunched up balls of
newspaper. Form a bed on the grate using the newspaper, then add a generous amount of
dry kindling in a criss cross pattern (as shown below). The main door may be left open
slightly during kindling.
Stage 2
Ignite the paper underneath using a match or suitable fire-lighter. Allow the paper and
kindling to burn until it reduces down into hot embers.
Stage 3
Add another generous load of dry kindling, close the door and allow the kindling to burn
down to embers again.
It may be necessary to repeat stage 3 if the chimney is cold or if you find you have smoke
entering the room when you next open the door. This stage is vital for getting heat into the
chimney which will create the draw that takes the smoke away, we would expect this stage
to take between 15-20 minutes (but checking the flue temperature using a flue
thermometer is the best way to ensure your flue is hot enough).
It is critical that you do not leave the stove during the entire lighting and kindling
process.
See the
“Burning Wood & Coal” section for the next steps in the sequence.
