Wood Burning
If burning wood then it should be burnt on the cast grate and V boards. (Coal or smokeless fuel cannot be burned
in this way).
Allow the ash to build up to about 1” (25mm) deep in the base to ensure even and efcient burning.
Ash Removal. After several burns as the ash builds then it can be raked through the cast grate so as to fall in
the ash pan below. This can be emptied by sliding out. If ash builds at the sides and cannot be removed through
the cast grate then it is desirable to clean out a few shovels full of the surplus ash as required. (This will be more
frequent if burning heavily).
When removing the ash pan and replacing always ensure that it is tted the correct way around. The ash pan
should be tted with the handle facing to the front.
Lighting with Wood
When lighting the re, the air control should be opened fully by sliding the operating lever to the fully open
position. The re may be lit using proprietary relighters with kindling wood. The door should be left slightly open
when lighting. This helps allow additional air into the re and the glass to warm up thus avoiding soot forming on
the glass. Once the re has established then slightly larger pieces may be added and the door closed. Do not
put too many logs on until the re has a hold as this can smother the re. At this point split logs or whole logs
may be added. The right technique comes with a little experience, and varies with the type of fuel being burnt.
See sections on Use of Air Supply Control and Fuels below.
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE AS AN OPEN FIRE ALWAYS USE IT WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.
Basket Grates
Use the basket grate for burning coal or smokeless fuels, alone or mixed with wood.
If burning wood alone then it should be burnt on the cast grate and V boards.
Ash Removal. The removable ash pan simply slides out from under the cast grate for easy emptying. Do not
allow ash to build up under the basket grate bars. If they are allowed to become covered they will overheat
and it will seriously reduce the life of the basket grate. See Fitting the Basket in the Installation section of this
booklet.
Lighting with Basket Grate
When lighting the re, the air control should be opened fully by sliding the operating lever to the open position.
When using smokeless fuel place the fuel around the edge of the basket forming a circle or two circles. Leave a
well in the centre of each circle. Start the re in this well using proprietary relighters and or kindling wood. Then
gradually bring the fuel in over the re lighters/kindling. See sections on Use of Air Supply Control and Fuels
below.
Use of the Air Supply Control
The air control lever adjusts the primary air. The secondary air supply is pre-set to create simplicity for the user
to operate just one control. The primary and secondary air creates an air wash system drawing air across the
glass. This helps to keep the glass clean.
It reduces or increases the amount of air drawn into the re to give the optimum burn and to carry away the
smoke. It also has an effect upon the burning rate of the re. The degree of control exercised by the air control
lever is dependent on the draw of the chimney.
When lighting the re, the air control should be opened fully by sliding the operating lever to the open position.
Once the re is established, the operating lever may be slid back to a position where the air supply is as far
closed as possible while maintaining smoke or fume clearance and the glass clear. Whenever fuel is added to
the re, the air supply lever should once again be opened fully until the fuel is well alight.
When operating the re on a weak ue (as in some bungalows with relatively short chimneys) the optimum
position of the air supply lever may be half open or more.
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