LIVING WITH YOUR STOVE
Every fuel, chimney and condition of use is different. Only experience will show which are
the best setting for you.
LIGHTING
If you are lighting the fire after a period of non-use, do check the chimney for blockages first!
Empty the ashes, place two or three firefighters close together or screw-up papers covered
with dry sticks, at the back of the grate and light them. When they are burning well gently fill
just up to the level of the firebox liners, with dry fuel, close tile door and set the spin valve.
CONTROL
How fast the fire burns, and how much heat it gives, depends on how much air reaches the
fuel. The stove has two controls - they can be extremely hot so always use the tool or a glove
to operate them.
The primary (1) control is below the window and delivers air under the fuel. Simply turn spin
valve to open and close. The secondary or air wash control (2) is at the top of the stove. Pull
it right for open, left for close.
EMPTYING ASHES
Use the tool to lift out the ash pan. Remember to let ash cool before disposing in plastic sacks
or should never be allowed to build up so that it comes into contact with the underside of the
grate.
EXTENDED BURNING
Allow the fire to burn down to a low, hot fire bed. Empty ash and fully fill with hard fuel
such as anthracite (c30mm size is best). Close spin valve and secondary air vent and your
stove can burn overnight without attention.
CLEANING
Wipe the stove body with a slightly damp cloth when cool, don't use abrasives, metal polish
or cream cleaners as they can scratch the surface. Never use aerosol sprays near the hot fire -
they can ignite.
KEEPING THE WINDOW CLEAN
With most fuels the window will require no cleaning other than an occasional wipe with a dry
cloth. Simply operating the stove for a few minutes at high output will usually burn-off any
deposit left by tar or wet fuels. Severe stain can be removed with a proprietary cleaner.
Reduce the risk of staining by using only very dry fuel and having the air-wash control
always slightly open.
OPENING THE DOOR.
THE STOVE is designed to be operated only with the door closed. Open the door slowly to
minimize fume emission and prevent hot fuel falling out.
FUELS
Different fuels will perform differently with different chimney and air supply situations.
There is no perfect fuel for every situation, so we strongly recommend that you try a selection
of fuels (or mixtures) to find which suits you best.
