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Wood burns for a long time and produces a lot of gas; it must be burnt fast with a
constant oxygen supply. To reduce the possible undesirable effects of long-term
reduced air supply, it is best to let the stove burn for a quarter of an hour at full
power every day that it is used.
Possible undesirable effects:
Smouldering fire, condensation, tar deposits
High levels of soot
Smoke problems (emissions of poisonous substances)
Risk of explosion
Wood is not suitable for a small fire! In other words, a wood-burning stove can
not be choked. It can just take a long time to burn fully. This means that, when
the air inlet is closed, the set temperature is only reached when the wood is
burnt well down and the degassing process – the large flames die back and only
the glowing embers of the wood remain – is complete!
In particular, avoid adding excessive fuel, otherwise too much heat is released, a
lot of combustion gases are released and the appliance will be overloaded.
One should, when using het fire place in between seasons, check the chimney
draft before lighting it. Unsufficient draft could cause the backwash of smoke,
which is harmfull for the health of the inhabitants.
12.3 Dousing the fire
When there is only a bed of glowing coals remaining in the firebox, it is advisable
to set the air supply lever to the burn out/retain heat position. This prevents any
heat loss via the chimney and ensures that the relighting of the stove runs
smoothly the next time.
13. Cleaning and maintenance
In general it can be said that if the stove is used on a regular basis, it must be give a
thorough cleaning at least once a year. Polluted smoke conducts lower the efficiency
of the stove considerably. If certain parts show traces of wear and tear, please
contact your installer.
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