WESTFIRE · WF SERIES
ONE & TWO
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The WESTFIRE SERIES ONE & TWO stoves are all equipped with a control valve for secondary air designed to ensure
a plentiful supply of oxygen during firing. When lit, the stove will get very hot and due care must therefore be
exercised. Please use a glove and operating tool supplied when operating levers and dampers.
rE-fUELiNg
To re-fuel your stove in the cleanest way.
Only refuel your stove when flames have died down and you have glowing embers.
Before refuelling, open secondary air slider fully, also open primary air slider fully and leave for 5 minutes. Open
door gently, add two pieces of wood measuring approx 20cm with a combined weight of approx 1.4kg and closes
the door. Leave the air sliders open for 10 minutes to allow the fire to reach a good temperature. Close (push in)
primary air slider at base left of stove and slide secondary air slider to 50% open.
in the event of a chimney fire: Close the air damper and the stove door, and call 999 or your local fire
department.
If your stove is overheating all air sliders and the door must be closed, and left until the stove has returned to
nominal temperature.
Basic Positions of air controls during operation
You will need to become familiar with your stove in order to be able to regulate the secondary air intake correctly,
as factors such as the quality and height of your chimney, the quality of your fuel and the external conditions
play a large role in your stove performance. It is easy to see whether the stove is functioning correctly; however
incomplete combustion may lead to a build-up of hard, shiny soot on the inside of your stove and glass.
To prevent sooting of the chamber and glass introduce secondary air, also check that your wood is dry.
It is important to check the draft conditions before lighting your stove. This may be done, for instance, by
crumpling a piece of newspaper, placing it in the combustion chamber and lighting it. The draft conditions are
good if the smoke is drawn away through the chimney.
CONTrOLs ON ThE WEsTfirE sEriEs ONE & TWO