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Running Temperature
Thermometers are available that attach to the flue pipe directly above the stove and provide an aid
to running the stove at the correct temperature.
150°C-300°C
The flue gases should be in this temperature band for the safest, most efficient and most economical
operation of your stove.
Below 150°C
This may cause the condensation of wood gases and the build-up of tar in the chimney, dirty the
stove glass and result in the inefficient burning of fuel.
Above 300°C
Too hot. Heat will be wasted up the chimney. Excess heat may damage the stove or ignite and
existing accumulation of tar resulting in a chimney fire.
Over Heating
Should the stove be allowed to get too hot and is overheating, close the air control fully using the
tool. Keep the fire door closed and allow the fire to burn down.
Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney fire dial 999 and ask for the Fire Service. Fully close the air control and keep
the stove door closed. Move any combustibles away from the stove and chimney. Check any other
rooms that the chimney passes through and move and combustibles away from the chimney. Before
using the stove again after a chimney fire, the chimney should be cleaned and inspected by a
qualified person.
Cleaning the glass
We recommend wiping the glass after a fire to prevent any build-up of deposits. This is best done
using a paper towel or newspaper to avoid scratching the glass.
Types of fuel
Wood needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. There are many types of wood available for fuel
and they take varying amounts of time to season. As a general guide wood should be cut to length,
split and then stacked under cover with sides open to air for at least 12 months. Wood is ready for
burning when radial cracks appear in the end of the logs and moisture content is no more than 20%.
It is then good practice to store the wood in a log basket inside your property for a few days prior to
its use. The internal width of the firebox of the LFS 10 is 495mm therefore the firewood should be no
longer than this.
DO NOT
burn unseasoned wood in your stove.
DO NOT
burn particle board, lacquered, painted or
treated wood, plastics, rubber or liquid fuels. Should the stove burn any of these materials the
warranty will be void. The stove is not suitable for burning solid fuel such as briquettes/coal/coke or
smokeless fuel. The stove should not be used as an incinerator.
