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Types of fuel 

 

Wood needs to be well seasoned before it is burnt. Different woods 
take varying amounts of time to season but, as a general guide, be-
fore being used in a stove, wood should be cut to length, split and 
then stacked under cover (with the sides open to the air) for at least a 
year. Wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end 
of the logs and the water content is no higher than 20%. It is then 
good practice to have it in the log basket, inside the house, for a few 
days before it is actually used in the stove. The internal width of the 
firebox is 350mm and so firewood should be no longer than this. 
 
Do not burn unseasoned wood in your wood burner. Do not burn par-
ticle board, lacquered, painted or treated wood, plastics, rubber or 
liquid fuels. The stove is not suitable for burning solid fuel i.e. bri-
quettes\ coal\coke\smokeless fuel. The stove should not be used as an 
incinerator.   
 

Remember

 water doesn't burn so use dry fuel. Wet wood causes 

black glass and tar build up inside chimneys and will damage your 
appliance. 
 

Ashes

 

The ashes should only be removed when the fire is out and has been 
left to cool completely. The wood bar can be removed to make access 
easier 

(figure 3)

.  Wood burns well in it’s own ash and so a thin layer 

of ash can be left in the bottom of the stove, this also helps to protect 
the base fire bricks. 

 

Note: The above notes on operating your stove should be taken as 
guidelines only. Each stove installation is unique and the operation of 
each stove is subject to many variables including; the fuel used, the 
size of the room, chimney performance, ventilation. As such, the best 
operation of your stove will be learned through experience only. 
 

 

Summary of Contents for 4

Page 1: ...1 Vesta 4 4KW Woodburning Stove Installation and Operating Instructions ...

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Page 3: ...3 Annual servicing ...

Page 4: ...ns Document J Section 2 Air openings provided for this purpose must not be restricted It is important that flue ways are cleaned frequently and the chim ney swept regularly Also the stove must be maintained in good mechanical order The chimney should be swept at least once per year for smokeless fuel and a minimum of twice per year for other fuels If the chimney was previously used for an open fir...

Page 5: ...5 Vesta 4 Wood Burning Stove Operating Instructions ...

Page 6: ...ion regarding the installation of solid fuel appliances and can be viewed here www odpm gov uk or follow the link on our website Lighting the stove When lighting the stove for the first time it should not be stoked excessively as all the materials must be given time to adapt to the effects of heat The paint will take some time to fully cure and during this period some odours will be evident It is ...

Page 7: ...ile Firelighters can be used if required Larger pieces of wood can now be added slowly towards the back of the fire Adding too much cold fuel will put out the fire The bottom air control can now be closed down and the fire regulated by means of the airwash Opening the bot tom control slightly helps to draw the fire into the stove and will allow the door to be opened for loading more easily Lightin...

Page 8: ...ce for the smoke that is released from the wood Make small changes Do not try to add too much fuel at once the fuel should not be stacked higher than the top of the back fire brick Adding fuel gradually will help maintain a steady temperature and burning rate so that the stove burns efficiently and cleanly Adding a large amount of fuel all at once will dramatically reduce the tempera ture inside t...

Page 9: ...ing place wood towards the back of the stove where it will burn hotter and more efficiently Try to place logs length ways so that any spitting from the end grain does not go onto the glass window The fuel should not be stacked higher than the top of the back fire brick Once the stove is hot and running steady it should be possible to maintain the nominal output by refuelling approximately once an ...

Page 10: ...ure that air bricks or grilles supplied for this purpose are not blocked Be aware that the operation of exhaust fans or other appli ances that compete for ventilation in the vicinity may affect the per formance of the stove Running temperature To get the best results from your stove it is recommended that a wood stove thermometer be fitted to the flue pipe just above the stove Most thermometers ar...

Page 11: ... Fully close the air controls on the stove and keep the fire door shut Move any combustibles away from the stove and the chimney breast Also check other rooms that the chimney passes through and move furniture and other combustibles away from the chimney here too Before using the stove again after a chimney fire have the chimney cleaned and inspected by a qualified person Cleaning the stove We rec...

Page 12: ...astics rubber or liquid fuels The stove is not suitable for burning solid fuel i e bri quettes coal coke smokeless fuel The stove should not be used as an incinerator Remember water doesn t burn so use dry fuel Wet wood causes black glass and tar build up inside chimneys and will damage your appliance Ashes The ashes should only be removed when the fire is out and has been left to cool completely ...

Page 13: ...pection every time the chimney is swept to check the door rope seal door handle fire bricks and baffle and to remove any build up of soot and ashes The flue can be swept through the stove by removing the fire bricks Fire bricks The fire brick insulation of the combustion chamber may in time become worn and damaged Cracks in the insulation have no effect on the efficiency of the stove The insulatio...

Page 14: ...applying the paint Applying too much paint can cause blistering If this occurs the surface must be sanded back to the bare steel prior to re painting Final Note We hope that you enjoy your experience and that we meet all of your ex pectations Occasionally some people experience problems with their wood burner that is caused by poor installation or chimney problems If you should have any problems w...

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Page 16: ...which the stove is to be installed Fixed ventilation must be provided when in stalling any solid fuel stove which has an output higher than 5kws This stove does not require an additional air supply Load bearing capacity of the floor Before installing the stove you must ensure that the load bearing ca pacity of the floor can withstand the weight of the stove and any flue pipe and connections The we...

Page 17: ...r chimney installation should be given a visual inspection to check that it is in good order clear of ob structions and is of a suitable size and type for the stove It may be necessary to sweep the flue which should always be done anyway before fitting a stove or lining a chimney and also if necessary to do a smoke test to check for gas tightness and chimney draft The chimney or flue must not serv...

Page 18: ... flue connections with fire cement or a high temperature rope seal Care should be taken not to allow fire ce ment to come into contact with the paintwork on either the stove or the flue pipe A rear flue can be secured to the stove by using 4 M5 nuts and bolts The flue collar is predrilled to accept these ...

Page 19: ...on Air Fit combustion air brick in line with document J of Building regulations Cant slow down burn rate Damaged rope seal Replace rope seal using HT Silicone Door Handle Loose Adjust collar tension using allen key Flue Blanking Plate Loose Realign flue blanking plate and seal all joints with fire cement Firebricks cracking after 1 6 months Wet fuel careless loading Ensure fuel is dry Do not load ...

Page 20: ...20 Illustrations CLOSED OPEN Fig 1 Fig 2 Shown in fully open position ...

Page 21: ...21 Illustrations Fig 3 Flue Blanking plate fixing from inside after removing bricks Fig 4 Levelling legs on the rear legs can be adjusted to suit ...

Page 22: ...22 Illustrations Fig 5 Seal this gap with 6mm High tem perature rope Fig 6 Seal this gap with 12mm High temperature rope Fire Cement Above Rear flue setup with blanking plate on top ...

Page 23: ...23 Illustrations Dimensions ...

Page 24: ...aling Kit incl Re tainers Screws V4 003 Heat Resistant Brick Set V4 004 Door Handle V4 005 Door Handle Collar V4 006 Door Pin catch V4 007 Door handle Spring V4 008 Top Air Spinner V4 008 Bottom Slider Plate V4 009 Bottom Slider Fixings V4 010 Flue Blanking Plate V4 011 Levelling Foot ...

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