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USER INSTRUCTIONS
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9.2 De-ash the firebed using the operating tool to riddle the
grate and clear ash.
9.3 As heat can remain in the ash for a long period after
use care must be taken when removing and carrying the
full ashpan. We suggest that the ashpan be carried using
gloved hands, or the ash is placed directly in to a
Stovax ash caddie.
9.4 When burning wood the amount of ash will be smaller
and may only need removal once every week. To do
this, allow the fire to burn out and cool. It is best to
leave a layer of ash in the cooker to form a bed for the
new fire.
9.5 Do not place ash in a bin made from plastic or any
other combustible material.
10. RECOMMENDED FUELS
10.1 Wood:- Burn only seasoned timber, with a moisture
content of less than 20%. In most cases, this would
require drying cut wood for at least 12 to 18 months
before use. Poor quality timber could cause low
combustion efficiency, produce large amounts of
harmful condensation, which could reduce the
effectiveness of the combustion system, and ultimately
the life of the cooker
.
10.2
Do not burn kiln-dried, painted, impregnated wood
or manufactured board products. As the high
combustion temperatures generated by these
products could cause permanent damage to the
internal parts of the cooker.
T
he symptoms of poor performance related to wet wood
i
nclude: -
• difficulty getting a fire going and keeping it burning
well,
• smoky fires with little flame,
• dirty glass,
• rapid creosote build-up in the chimney,
•
low heat output,
•
Short burn times, excessive fuel consumption and
b
lue/grey smoke from the chimney.
10.3 It is not recommended to load large amounts of logs
and burn with the air control on low settings for long
periods of time. This will cause large a build-up of tars
and creosotes in the cooker and flue system, possibly
resulting in a chimney fire, The use of Stovax Protector
chimney cleaner will also help to reduce this problem.
10.4
Solid fuel: - Burn manufactured smokeless fuels, listed
as suitable for use with closed heating appliances.
Do
not burn bituminous coal,
‘petro-coke’ or other
petroleum based fuels, as this will invalidate and
product guarantee.
10.5 If you require advice on suitable solid fuels contact your
local Approved Coal Merchant. Details can be obtained
by ringing the Solid fuel Association advice line on
Freephone 0800 600 000. Or their web site at
www.solifuel.co.uk