When stating deviations the use of the product must be suspended
immediately and the dealer must be contacted.
Chimney/Flues Must be swept on regular occasions, as per manufacturers
recommendations.
4. HINTS
Lighting after long break
If the stove has not been used for a long time the chimney should be checked
for possible blockage before lighting. Furthermore it is a good idea to remove
any dust from the wood-burning stove as it might smell after a long break.
Chimney fire
In case of chimney fire the doors, drawers and damper of the wood-burning
stove must be closed immediately in order to shut of the supply of oxygen. The
relevant authorities must be notified if necessary. The stove must not be used
until the chimney has been inspected.
Kindling is the designation for finely split wood/sticks that are about 20 cm
long and have a diameter of 2-3 cm.
Wood like birch, beech, oak, ash, elm, pine wood and wood from fruit trees is
all suitable for splitting into firewood.
Waste products like pressure-treated wood, chipboard, coloured brochure or
glossy paper must not be used in a wood-burning stove. They develop
hydrochloric acid or heavy metals which cause a lot of damage to the stove
and the environment.
Firewood should have a diameter of 7-9 cm and be no more than about 30
cm long, otherwise it will get too close to the side of the stove (at the DS-
testing firewood at a length of 28 cm was used). The most important thing for
good combustion is that the wood is dry (15-20% moisture). If the firewood is
too wet it is difficult to get it to burn, the chimney draught is nonexistent,
there is a lot of smoke and the exploitation is lower as the water has to
evaporate first. Furthermore there may be damage to the stove and the
chimney in the shape of shining soot and tarry deposits. At worst it can cause
a chimney fire. If the firewood is too dry it will burn too quickly. Often the
gasses in the wood are released faster than they can burn and some go
unburned through the chimney. This also gives lower exploitation and harms
the environment.
So it is a balance that is quite easy to find with a little practise. See also below
under Storage.
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