Stovax 7063 - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
.1 When new, it is best to burn the fire at a low output for
the first few days of use. This will allow the construction to
settle and all fixing glues and paint to fully cure.
. Avoid touching the paint during the first period of use.
. During this time the stove may give off some unpleasant
odours, and we recommend that you keep the room well
ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up of fumes.
.1 Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air
control, (multifuel versions only) to approximately 25% open.
. Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling
wood. Light the paper or firelighters.
. To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass
it is advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes, and the glass warms.
. As the fire becomes established add a few larger pieces
of wood and fully close the door. Do not initially add too
many logs as this may smother the fire. do not leave the
stove with the door open as this could over-fire the stove
and cause permanent damage .
.5 As the fire becomes established close the Primary air
control (multifuel versions only) and control the burn rate
using the Airwash control only.
.6 To burn wood efficiently it is best to allow a bed of ash to
build-up on the grate, or the base of the stove, and control
the combustion using the Airwash control only.
.7 Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to first rake the
embers evenly over the firebed then open the Airwash
control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed
before adding new logs.
.8 Allow the new logs to burn at high output for a few minutes
before adjusting the burn rate with the Airwash control,
to the desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to
maintain clean and efficient burning.
.9 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
in using the stove.
.10 Do not load fuel higher than the log guard at the front of
the stove and the secondary combustion air inlet holes at
the back of the firebox. It is not recommended to load large
amounts of logs and burn with the Airwash control on
low settings for long periods of time. This will reduce the
effectiveness of the glass cleaning effect of the airwash and
will cause a large build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove
and flue system.
.11 We would recommend that the stove be burnt at high
output for at least 0 minutes each day when it is in use.
This will help reduce the build-up of tars and creosotes
within the stove and flue system.
.1 do not burn construction timber, painted, impregnated /
treated wood or manufactured board products .
.1 Open the Airwash control to approximately 50% and
Primary air control fully.
. Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling
wood. Light the paper or firelighters.
. To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass
it is advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire
establishes, and the glass warms.
. As the fire becomes established add pieces of solid fuel and
fully close the door. Do not initially add too much fuel as
this may smother the fire. do not leave the stove with the
door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause
permanent damage .
.5 As the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air
control to approximately 5% and control the burn rate
using the Primary air control only.
.6 To burn solid fuel efficiently it is best to control the
combustion using the Primary air control only.
.7 Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to de-ash the
firebed, using the riddling grate system. This is completed as
follows:-
Huntingdon 25 / 28
Using the tool provided pull and push the riddling control.
This will cause the centre grate section to rotate and ash to
fall into the ashpan below.
Huntingdon 30/35 multifuel /40 multifuel
Place the tool provided onto the square end of the riddling
control rod. Then, by pushing and pulling the handle de-ash
the firebed. Moving the handle will cause the grate bars to
move back and forth, with the ash falling into the ashpan
below. do not use bare hands to operate the riddling
system .
.8 Open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes, to
establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel. Allow the
new fuel to burn at high output for a few minutes before
adjusting the burn rate with the Primary air control to the
desired setting. It is best to refuel little and often to maintain
clean and efficient burning.
3. BURNING WOOd
(Wood and multi-fuel stoves)
4. BURNING SOlId FUEl
(Multi-fuel stoves only)
2. USING THE STOVE FOR THE FIRST TIME