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LIGHTING MY STOVE
Prior to lighting the fire for the first time, ensure that
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Installation and building work is complete.
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The chimney is suitable and sound and has been swept and free from obstruction.
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Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air has been made.
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The stove installation has been carried out in accordance with Building Regulations and any applicable local regulations as
well as these installation instructions.
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Chimney draw has been checked and within specification. (The stove has been tested at nominal output with a flue draught of
12 Pa) INITIAL CURING AND TEMPERING FIRES.
ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
It is essential to follow these ‘tempering
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in’ instructions in order to avoid serious damage to your stove. The ca
stings of your stove
require very gentle ‘normalising’ to release stresses in the metal formed during the casting process. The paint finish also r
equires an
initial curing process to be followed and will release a smell when burning off: For the first few burns we suggest opening a window to
get rid of the smell.
You will need to have at least two controlled small wood fires, each fire lasting around 40 minutes
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the second fire can be started when
the stove is almost cooled down. After these fires you can increase the fuel load but still control the fire for another few burns as the
paint may still be curing and in a fragile state. Starting a large fire too soon is likely to damage the stove in which case it will not be
covered by the warranty. Note: the paint on any new stove is relatively soft. As such do not clean, wash or wipe the surface until the
paint has fully cured. Never wipe the stove whilst warm. If the above advice is ignored, then there is a high risk of the paint being
“shocked” by excessive h
eat and could peel. Furthermore, if the stove is over fired it will invalidate your guarantee.
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LIGHTING THE FIRE, AND THAT YOU ARE CONFIDENT
THE STOVE HAS BEEN INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
ALWAYS WEAR A PROTECTIVE GLOVE WHEN REFUELLING YOUR STOVE.
IGNITION
(FOLLOW INITITAL TEMPERING INSTRUCTIONS ABOVE FIRST TO AVOID DAMAGE)
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Construct a pile of kindling in the middle of the bed using approx 500g of kindling wood.
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Ensure all vents are open
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Light with a single firelighter.
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Leave the door ajar slightly as that begins to catch.
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After a few minutes’ ad your first log or two and then continue to leave the door ajar
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When the burn becomes established you can close the door.
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You can then begin closing the vents down, starting with the top vent, leaving a small gap if the Defra stop is not in place.
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Once the load burns down to embers you can re-load the fire. If the stove is nice and warm with plenty of embers you may not
have to have the door ajar.
TIPS
Getting heat into the chamber is very important. A hot chamber will increase the stoves efficiency and make refueling the fire very
easy. If the temperature in the stove is too low, the glass will begin to go black and excess smoke will be produced. Often the key to a
hot firebox is the burning of quality dry fuel.
