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Lighting Instructions
It is important that the correct amount of wood is used, especially when
lighting. If you are lighting the fire for the first time you should use a set
of scales to see how much 2.0 kg kindling is. Also check what the normal
and maximum weights look like.
The stove may only be lit with the hatch closed.
Always open the hatch carefully and slowly to prevent blow back because of
the changing pressure in the stove.
The function of the stove differs depending on the draft conditions in the
chimney. Achieving the correct setting for the combustion air damper,
suitable size and amount of wood usually takes a few attempts.
Lighting in the
right way
Correctly sized wood
Note that if too little kindling is used when lighting, or if the wood is too
thickly cut, the firebox will not reach the correct operating temperature.
Incorrect lighting can lead to poor combustion with heavy sooting and may
result in the fire going out when the hatch is shut.
Lighting
If the house has mechanical ventilation, open a window near to the
fireplace prior to lighting. Leave the window open for a few minutes until
the fire has caught properly.
Adding wood
1. Open the hatch a few centimetres and allow the vacuum in the firebox to
equalise for a few seconds before opening the hatch fully.
2. Add 2-3 logs of a combined weight of approx 1.2–1.5 kg. Lay the logs
diagonally on each other so that the flame can take easily. Then close
the hatch.
3. The combustion damper must be completely open for 3-5 minutes or
until the logs turn black and catch fire. If slower combustion is then
required, the supply of combustion air can be reduced. The conditions
for controlling combustion vary depending on the temperature in the
firebox and the draft in the chimney.
4. An average energy output of 5 kW is achieved when the combustion air
damper is 40% open and 2 logs weighing about 1.3-1.5 kg are added
once per hour.
5. The lowest output of 3-4 kW is obtained when the combustion air
damper is 30% open. In this operating position it is important that the
combustion air damper is fully open for the first 3-5 minutes so that the
wood has time to ignite properly before the supply of combustion air is
reduced. A condition for regulating the output is a thick bed of embers
and high temperature in the firebox. When the fire has died down to
embers more wood should be added.
Kindling: Finely chopped wood
Length: 25-30 cm
Diameter: 2 - 5 cm
Amount per firing: 2.0 kg
(approx. 10-12 finely chopped pieces)
Feeding Wood: Chopped wood
Length: 25-30 cm
Diameter: 7 - 9 cm
Normal amount: 1.3 kg/hour (2 pieces)
Max amount: 2.4 kg/hour (max 3
pieces per insertion. Max 1.8 kg per insertion)
It is important that the wood catches fire
quickly. Quick lighting is achieved by opening the
combustion air damper fully or by leaving the hatch
ajar for a moment.
Pyre lighting produces a lot of smoke and can cause
quick gas ignition in the worst instance resulting in
hearth damage.
Important!
NOTE!
The left hand handle that controls the grate disc must be closed
during lighting.
1. Open the control for the combustion air fully.
2. Insert paper or firelighters and about 2.0 kg of thinly chopped kindling
into the firebox. Stack the wood crosswise.
3. Light the fire.
4. Set the hatch to the lighting position, that is with the lower hook against
the lock roller to create a sufficient gap (see figure).
5. When the fire has caught fully after approx 5-10 minutes, close the
hatch completely.
6. A slight amount of soot may build up on side glass during the start-up
fire. This is normal and vanishes after a period.
7. A fresh load of logs should not be put on until the start-up fire has
become a glowing bed of embers.
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