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7. Lighting the Fire
Thering upphase shouldbe asshort aspossi-
ble, since higher emissions can occur during this
phase.
The slider settings described in Table 1 are rec-
ommendations that were determined under con-
formance testing conditions, in compliance with
the relevant standard. Depending on the weather
conditions and the draught capability of your chim-
ney, accordingly adjust the slider positions for your
Sendai to the local conditions.
NOTE!
The Sendai may only be operated when
the re box door is closed; the re box
door may only be opened to add fuel.
WARNING!
Never use spirits, petrol, or other amma-
ble uids to light the stove.
Lighting the Fire
Procedure Position of Control
Elements
Switch air slider to the
heating-up position.
Pull out the air slider out
completely across the
red mark.
Pile up any remaining ash
and unburned charcoal
into the centre of the
combustion chamber.
Openregrate. Pullregratesliderallthe
way out.
Place 4-6 small pieces of
wood with an approx. Ø
of 3-6 cm and max. 2 kg
in the middle of the burn-
ing chamber. Layer these
cross-wise on top of each
other. Place approx.
0.5 kg of wood shavings
ontopasarelighter.
Light the kindling/ignition
material.
Stop the heating phase
as soon as the fuel is
completely ignited.
Push in the air slider
until the red marker is no
longer visible.
Closeregrate. Pushinregrateslider.
Tab. 1
CAUTION!
To prevent adverse effects on health, no-
body should stay in the room(s) during
this process unless absolutely necessary.
Make sure the room is well-ventilated and
open the windows and outside doors. If
needed, use a fan for faster air circula-
tion.
If the maximum temperature is not reached dur-
ingthe rstheatingoperation, youmay noticean
odour for a short period of time the next time the
stove is used as well.