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The upper vent controlled by sliding knob on top of stove provides air supply for the
air-wash system
and
allow air into the higher areas of the fire box
–
this is called the
Secondary
air
–
when this vent is open, the
door glass is kept clean by high speed air rushing downwards across the inside of the glass. By moving the
Secondary vent knob to the right, airflow into the stove is increased.
At the bottom of the door tucked under the door you will find a second sliding knob
–
this is the control for
the
Primary
air supply. The Primary air supply allows air in and under the grate area. Keeping this vent open
on start-up and when refuelling will allow the fire to get up to temperature quickly.
The third air inlet (
Tertiary
) is located underneath the door and controlled by a ring which pulls forward to
open and pushes back to close. The air is then channelled through a chamber under the stove and to the rear
of the firebox and enters the firebox via a series of small holes in the throat plate.
Both air inlet controls are designed such that they cannot be fully shutdown. This is necessary to aid a clean
combustion and comply with appliance exemption via DEFRA.
The Entire Stove Will Become HOT!
The glove is provided for adjusting the air inlets and for opening the door when the stove is hot, as these
knobs will heat up when in use.
NOTE
–
all parts of the stove will become hot during use and care needs to be taken to avoid injury through
burning.
LIGHTING THE FIRE
•
Prior to lighting the fire for the first time, ensure that-
•
Installation and building work are complete.
•
The chimney is suitable and sound and has been swept and free from obstruction.
•
Adequate ventilation and provision for combustion air has been made.
•
That the stove installation has been carried out in accordance with Building Regulations and any
applicable local regulations as well as these installation instructions.
•
That chimney draw has been checked and within specification. (The stove has been tested at nominal
output with a flue draught of 12 Pa)
ESSENTIAL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
–
It is essential to follow these
‘tempering
-
in’
instructions
in order to
avoid serious damage to your stove. The castings of your stove requ
ire very gentle ‘normalising’
to release
stresses in the metal formed during the casting process. The high temperature paint finish also requires
curing: -
Initial paint curing:
Note: NEVER
wipe the stove in the early stages (prior to paint fully curing), as the paint will be very soft and
will damage easily. NEVER attempt to clean or wipe the paint surface when warm or hot. Please read the
following and follow thoroughly.
The stove is finished in specialist high temperature coating which is air-dry but not yet cured. The stove should
be brought up to temperature gradually over the course several fires to complete this process. If the stove
gets too hot or not hot enough during this process, then the curing process can fail causing issues with the
paint surface.
