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stove on a low setting.
4. After a couple of days burning at this level, increase the brightness &
intensity of the fire gradually over the next 10 days.
Full strength fires should not be used until completion of approx 20 days of
mild use. Only from this time will the stove have been properly seasoned.
It should be remembered that this procedure should be carried out at the
beginning of each season of use in order to remove the moisture retained by
the metal during the period of non-use.
When used for the first time the fireplace may smell a little, due to gas being
given off. The gas is not toxic but the room should be thoroughly ventilated.
Let the fire burn with a high draught until no smells can be detected.
Take care not to open the stove doors too vigorously in case of causing
smoke spillage. If smoke spillage occurs after the fire door has been opened
this could be due to poor chimney draft. SEE TROUBLESHOOTING.
FIRE-LIGHTING WITH WOOD
1. Open the air controls.
2. Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers on the grate with a reasonable
quantity of dry kindling wood. Place 2 or 3 small logs on top.
3. Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door.
4. When the fire is burning strongly, add further logs up to 10mm diameter.
5. When the stove is really hot, close the front air control as required. Ensure
there are lasting flames until the wood becomes charcoal.
FIRE-LIGHTING WITH SOLID FUEL
1. Open the air controls.
2. Lay firelighters or rolled up newspapers in the stove with a reasonable
quantity of dry kindling wood. Place a small quantity of solid fuel on top.
3. Light the newspaper or firelighters using a long taper and close the door.
4. When the fire is burning strongly, add further fuel.
5. When the stove is hot, reduce the opening of the air controls.
6. The burn rate can be reduced by partially closing the air controls or
damper.
REFUELLING
1. Always open the doors slowly to avoid a sudden rush of intake air and
smoke escaping into the room and add fuel.
2. Open the air controls and leave open for a few minutes to allow the
gasses in the wood to burn before closing the air controls.
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The rate of refuelling and heat available are dependant upon individual
