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First Fire
Your new RAIS should be run-in gently for top performance and to prevent paint
damage, cracks in the firebrick, and excessive wear and tear. Start with a small fire
(never overload the firebox) to allow the materials to get accustomed to the higher
temperatures, and then gradually increase the intensity. Use up to a maximum of
two logs.
For the first few fires you may detect a strange smell that comes from heat treating
the paint and materials. This is normal and will soon disappear. Just ensure there is
plenty of fresh air in the room. Furthermore, during the initial heating up and cooling
down, the metal may emanate some clicking sounds due to being exposed to the
large differences in temperature. This is normal as well.
For wood to burn properly, the right amount of air has to be supplied at the right time
and place.
Control
If the ashes are white and the combustion chamber walls not covered with soot, the
air adjustment has been correct and the wood sufficiently dry.
Carbon monoxide detectors
Normal activity of loading fuel could result in emissions of smoke. It might be neces-
sary to move carbon monoxide detectors, if they are triggered during normal usage
of the stove.
