Hase Cartago - Manual (Page 37)

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8. Adding Fuel / Heating at Nominal
Thermal Output
More fuel should be added to the fire when the
flames from the previous burning off phase have
just gone out.
Adding Fuel / Heating at Nominal Output
Procedure Position of
Control Elements
Adjust the combustion air. Set air slider on position 2.
Lay two logs, weighing
around 1.7 kg in total, in
the furnace with the front
end facing forward, so
that there is still a 2-3 cm
gap to the left and the
right between them and
the furnace wall. Only add
a single layer of fuel.
Tab. 2
CAUTION!
If the layer of embers is completely cov-
ered by very thick logs, the wood cannot
ignite properly and there is a possibility of
deflagration.
9. Heating at Low Thermal Output
(during Transitional Seasons)
You can vary the thermal output of your Cartago by
adjusting the quantity of fuel used.
NOTE!
Do not attempt to slow down the com-
bustion by reducing the air supply. When
heating with wood, this can result in an
incomplete burning process and pose the
risk of an explosive like combustion of the
accumulated wood gases (deflagration).
CAUTION!
The door handle can become hot dur-
ing operation. When adding more wood,
protect your hands with the oven gloves
included.
Lighting the Fire
Procedure Position of Control
Elements
Switch air slider to the
heating-up position. Pull out the air slider out
completely across the
red mark.
Pile up any remaining ash
and unburned charcoal
into the centre of the
combustion chamber.
Place 4-6 small pieces of
wood with an approx. Ø
of 3-6 cm and max. 2 kg
in the middle of the burn-
ing chamber. Layer these
cross-wise on top of each
other. Place approx. 0.5
kg of wood shavings on
top as a firelighter.
Light the kindling/ignition
material.
Stop the heating phase
as soon as the fuel is
completely ignited. Push in the air slider
until the red marker is no
longer visible.
Tab. 1