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best avoided by moving from a very hot setting to a low setting in several steps over five or ten
minutes. Remember, a roaring fire wastes fuel, as more of the heat is lost up the flue. If only a
moderate heat output is needed, it is more efficient to have a small intense firebed rather than a large
smouldering one. Do not operate the stove with the top or ash doors open or a hot-plate removed
(unless the opening is covered by a saucepan).
IMPORTANT. FOR THE FIRE TO DRAW PROPERLY, AIR MUST BE ABLE TO ENTER THE
ROOM WHERE THE STOVE IS INSTALLED. Leave a door slightly ajar and perhaps also a
window elsewhere in the house if your home is of modern airtight construction. Leaving the room
door open will help spread warmth throughout the house.
REFUELLING
We recommend that the top door, rather than the hot-plate opening, be used for refuelling.
CAUTION: ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE FLUE DAMPER IS FULLY OPEN BEFORE
OPENING THE TOP DOOR OR LIFTING A HOT-PLATE.
(The damper is open when its handle is in line with the direction of the flue). This will
prevent a possible flash-back from un-burned gases in the top chamber. Using excessive
quantities of green, wet timber as fuel is very inefficient, and it can result in a tar-like deposit
of creosote or soot in the flue. In severe cases, these can restrict flow in the flue, downgrading
the stove’s performance. Occasionally such deposits can ignite, causing a flue fire. Should
this occur, immediately close down all air supplies to the fire, close the flue damper, and call
the fire service. Flue fires are rare, but if you have one you should have the flue inspected
before using it again.
SAFETY
WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP CHILDREN AND INFIRM ELDERLY PEOPLE SAFELY
AWAY FROM THE STOVE WHEN IT IS ALIGHT AS ALL SURFACES CAN
BECOME EXTREMELY HOT.
If such people might accidentally come into contact with the stove, we recommend the
installation of a safety guard.
Do not put furniture, clothing, firewood or other combustibles near the stove while it is alight.
A safe distance is 1250mm from the stove.
Do not run the stove with any of the access doors open. Keep hot-plates in place on the stove
unless the openings are covered by saucepans.
If you have had a flue fire, inspect the flue for damage before using the stove again.
Do not modify the stove or flue in any way without obtaining written approval from the
Manufacturer.
CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE OPERATED IF ANY PARTS ARE
BROKEN OR MISSING.
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