Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, which should have been cut, split and stacked for at least 12 months,
with free air movement around the sides of the stack to enable it to dry out. Burning wet or unseasoned
wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chimney and will not produce a satisfactory heat output.
Lighting the Stove
We recommend that you have two or three small fires before you operate your stove to its maximum heat
output. This is to allow the paint to cure in steadily and to give a long service life of the paint finish.
During this curing in process you may notice an unpleasant smell. It is non-toxic, but for your comfort
we would suggest that during this period you leave all doors and windows open.
First, load the fire with starting fuel, i.e. paper, dry sticks and/or firelighters in the mode chosen, either
wood or solid mineral fuel.
Light the fire at the base leaving all air controls open. Allow the fuel to reach a steady glow and build the
fire up gradually. Once you have a good fire established across the grate bed, further fuel can be added as
required.
Extended burning
The stove can be banked up for extended burning. When burning solid fuel, empty the ashpan.
Open air controls and let the fire burn brightly for a short period. Refuel and close primary and secondary
air controls, the exact setting required will depend on the fuel used and the chimney draw so some
practice may be necessary. It may also be necessary to adjust the tertiary air cover plate on the back of
the stove.
To revive the fire, open the air controls until the fire is burning brightly de-ash if necessary and refuel.
Set air controls as required.
Reduced Combustion
In order to reduce the combustion of the fire to a minimum, close the primary air sliders then close the
secondary air slider by moving the handle all the way to the left. If the controls are left in this position,
the fire will receive the minimum of air and will die down. If you want to revive the fire it is
recommended that the primary air control is open first, then open the secondary air slider.
Warning!-
The stove will remain
hot
for a considerable time after the fire has been extinguished.
Recommended Solid Mineral Fuels
Only authorised fuels may be used in UK smoke control areas. A list of authorized fuels can be found at
http://uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk/fuels.php
This stove has been independently tested and approved to burn manufactured and natural smokeless fuels
that appear in the HETAS guide. A current list of approved fuels can be found at
http://hetas.co.uk/public/hetas_guide.html
Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels listed above,
nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
Warning!-
Petroleum coke fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local approved coal merchant or:
HETAS Ltd.– Telephone 01242 673257 –
www.hetas.co.uk
Solid Fuel Association – Telephone 0800 600 000 –
www.solidfuel.co.uk
