Instructions for
use and
maintenance
The key factors for satisfactory operation of your new stove are proper installation and compli-
ance with the user instructions. If you use the stove in the right manner, it will last for many years.
The best heating results are achieved if you use split birch logs (or most other types of deciduous
wood), since they burn more steadily than coniferous logs. If you use oak, beech or other type
of logs with a high heat content, you should always mix them with other types of wood to avoid
potential damage to the stove.
The logs should be dry (approx. 20% moisture content) and of the right size (about 320 mm long
with a diameter of 50-80 mm). In normal use, 1.5 kg of wood per hour is appropriate, with a
maximum permissible quantity of 1.8 kg per hour. The Swedish Testing and Research Institute (SP)
has concluded that optimum results are achieved at 1.3 kg of wood per 45 minutes. In the eco-
nomy setting, an output of 3-4 kW is normally achieved when the stove is loaded with 1.5 kg
of wood in the form of 3 logs.
Please note that this hearth is only designed for logs. It is
not appropriate to use alternative fuels such as pellets
.
It should also be noted that it is forbidden to burn timber containing preservatives, paint or adhe-
sives, chipboard, plastics, and coated paper such as colour brochures. During the combustion
process, these materials release substances which are hazardous to health and may damage the
stove. They can also attack the steel in the flue pipe and the mortar in a conventional masonry
chimney.
• Open the door and place the logs in a crosswise horizontal position. Start with small, dry
sticks, on a layer of firelighters or screwed-up newspaper. The grate should be in the closed posi-
tion. Leave the door slightly open for 5-10 minutes until the fire has taken hold properly. This also
ensures pre-warming of the glass and helps to avoid soot formation.
• When the fire has taken hold, close the door and open the air- feed control fully to the right (see
page 8).
• Larger logs with a cross-section of 50-80 mm can then be inserted.
• After a while, when the fire has really got going, it may be necessary to reduce the heat.
Reduce the combustion rate using the air-feed control (see page 8, Output control)
• The volume of combustion air and the heat output depend on the type of wood used, the
moisture content, the type of chimney and the flue-draught (chimney length in relation to the
negative pressure in the building). It does not take long to learn how to use your stove to achieve
maximum benefit and optimum heating results.
• When you put more logs on the fire, you should open the door slowly to avoid smoke gusts.
• Level out the embers before inserting new logs. This makes it easier for the new logs to catch
fire.
• Put on 2-3 logs, and do not reduce the air supply until the logs have caught fire.
Never put on
fresh logs when the fire is already burning satisfactorily.
• Light the fire as before, and adjust the air feed to achieve the output required.
• When the using the stove for the first time, a slightly unpleasant smell may be noted. This is due
to oil or paint residues in the hearth. The smell will disappear after the fire has been lit a few times.
• Check the door sealing gasket at regular intervals. If it is damaged, it should be replaced.
• Keep the hearth and the flue clean. If you use the stove frequently, you should sweep the chim-
ney in the interval between regular visits by the chimney sweep.
• If the outside temperature is low when you light a fire, it is a good idea to set fire to some paper
and push it up into the chimney. This warms up the flue and improves the draught.
• A coating of soot on the glass surfaces probably means that the hearth has not reached the right
temperature. One reason may be damp wood. Wiping the glass with dry paper may be sufficient
in some cases. If the soot deposit has been there for some time, the best solution is to remove it
with detergent or a special soot-removal product. Alternatively, a normal oven-cleaning product
can also be used. Never use a cleansing agent that contains an abrasive compound since this
could damage the glass.
• When the ash tray is emptied, make sure that there are no glowing embers. The ash must be
stored in a fireproof container for at least 24 hours before disposal.
• If a chimney-fire occurs, or if there is a risk of a chimney-fire, close the air-feed control and the
door. If necessary, contact the fire brigade to have the fire extinguished. The chimney must
always
be inspected by a chimney sweep after a chimney-fire has occurred.
Fuel
Lightning a fire
Everyday use
Fuel replenishment
Worth knowing
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