Burn only seasoned hardwood timber with a moisture
content of less than 20%.
Newly cut wood should be allowed to dry/season for
12 to 18 months before use.
Wood should be stored in an environment protected
from the weather to minimise any potential moisture
content.
For best results, wood should not exceed 270mm in
length and 150mm diameter. Any larger and appliance
will not operate at its optimum. It is better to burn
several smaller pieces of wood than one large single
piece.
Poor quality timber:
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Causes low combustion efficiency
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Produces poor emissions (smokey)
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Results in additional build up of creosote (soot) in
the flue which will then require regular cleaning
and may result in a flue fire.
Do not burn painted, impregnated/treated wood,
manufactured board products or pallet wood.
Place firelighters or paper and dry kindling wood in the
base of the firebox.
Light the paper or firelighters.
Open the air control located on the top left corner of
the appliance by pulling out from the appliance.
If necessary, leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes and the glass warms to avoid the build-up
of condensation.
Add larger pieces of wood. Too many logs may
smother the fire.
Close the door.
Do not leave fire unattended while door is not closed.
Maximum Heat Output:
After establishing the fire and loading it with larger
pieces of wood, leave it running with the air slide
fully open (pulled all the way out).
This setting will generate maximum heat output.
Running the appliance with the door open will not
produce maximum heating in the room as it will
draw a lot of already warmed air out of the room.
Do not overload firebox with fuel.
Note that this setting is not the most energy efficient
as some heat is lost up the flue instead of being
transferred into the room. However, once fire has
established, particulate emissions will be very low,
i.e. no smoke, which is good.
To further maximise heat output turn the fan on to
the High speed setting to spread the heat around the
room.
Low Heat Output:
The heat output on the appliance can be reduced by
closing the air slide which will restrict the oxygen
supplied to the fire and slow down the rate at which
the wood burns.
This setting will provide the best energy efficiency as
the wood burns for longer. However, if not operated
correctly may result in higher particulate emissions.
Prior to closing the air slide
ensure that the fire is
burning briskly. This may require opening the air
slide fully for 5-10mins before shutting down.
For the optimum between clean burning, and getting
the best in efficiency, from the fully closed position,
open the air slide 4-5mm.
The air slide can be adjusted to any position so
desired depending on wanted heat output versus
burn time.
Fan may be turned to Low speed setting or off if the
heater is putting out sufficient heat without the fan
on.
3. RECOMMENDED FUELS
4. LIGHTING THE FIRE
5. RUNNING THE APPLIANCE
