Pyroclassic Fires Operating Instructions | Updated May 2019 | V4 | 5
OPERATING, USE AND MAINTENANCE
LIGHTING THE PYROCLASSIC IV FROM COLD
You will need an initial fuel load of 4 pieces of around 300mm (280mm-320mm) long totalling around 1.2kg plus 14-16
pieces of kindling around 300mm long totalling about 1kg. Two Intermediate loads of 2 pieces totalling around a 1.3kg
each pair and following on with main loads of 3 pieces totalling around 2.4kg
1. Soak the re-usable fire starters in methylated spirits.
2. Slide the turboslide to the far right or far left position.
3. Leaving a clear space in front of the air inlet hole, place four small logs (1.2kg) lengthways in the fire chamber then
stack a generous quantity (1kg) of DRY kindling on top in a lattice construction. e.g. two across then five lengthways,
three across and five or six lengthways on top. The height of this stack will be just under the load limiter.
4. Place a pair of soaked (in methylated spirits) fire starters on top of the kindling midway back and side by side then
light. Close the door checking that the turboslide is open to one side.
5. Once the fire is well established and there are almost no visible flames (around 35-40min), you will have a good bed
of hot embers to place your next two pieces of intermediate wood on (1.3kg). Keep the turboslide open at this stage.
6. Repeat step 5. (another 35min or so) and after 10 minutes of the new load you can move the turboslide to the central
position.
7. When the flames have died down again (around 30-35min), Your fire will be ready for a main fuel load. Load three
larger pieces (total around 2.4kg). When opening the door to load more wood, slide the turboslide to the far left or
right open position and once the new load of fuel is well lit, return it to the middle position.
8. Each time when the flames have subsided again you can add more main loads of fuel. The time between loads will
vary depending on the density of your wood fuel. If the ember bed has built up much above the height of the bottom
of the door, allow more time between loads.
The fire is now up to its operating temperature and refuelling will not be necessary for at least 45min to an hour but you
could leave it considerably longer and then refuel the fire onto a low fire bed.
An important reminder; the fire will not burn correctly if you try starting fires with green or wet wood. The only fuel
authorised for use with this appliance within Urban Clean Air Sheds and Smoke Control Zones is well-seasoned wood with
a moisture content of 25% or less, 12-18% is ideal.
REFUELLING ONTO A LOW FIREBED
The wood fuel inside a Pyroclassic fire burns best on a bed of ash and hot coals. Refueling must be carried out onto a
sufficient quantity of glowing embers so the new fuel load will ignite. With the turboslide open, add suitable kindling if
necessary and intermediate sized pieces, close the door and allow the fire to burn with a bright flame for a while until the
turboslide is not needed. Please note that if a new fuel load is left without suitable air for ignition then a buildup of
unburnt volatile gases can occur. This puts stress on the unit, which can lead to an internal explosion when these gases do
combust. Always ensure adequate air via the turboslide for ignition and combustion of fuel. If there is insufficient burning
material in the fire-bed to light new fuel, excessive smoke emission can occur, so you must light the fire as from cold.
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