User instructions, Burning tips – Stovax PM219 User Manual

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The multi-fuel kit is fitted as shown:

Note that this kit must only be used with the appropriate

Steel frame, Diagram 10.

PR8070

• Set Primary Air Control, see Diagram 11

PR8071 - Closed

PR8071 - Open

PR8071 - Closed

PR8071 - Open

*Note: Frame not shown for clarity

OPEN (+)

(-) CLOSED

The Primary Air Control must be either fully open or fully

closed.

The Cast basket is fitted as shown:

PR8072

• Set air damper controls, See Diagram 6

5.7 De-ash the fire bed before re-fuelling, See Section 7 Ash

Removal

• Burn new fuel at high output for a few minutes before

adjusting the Air Damper control* to the desired setting

• Refuel little and often for clean, efficient burning.

5.8 Experience establishes control settings to suit personal

preferences

5.9 Do not burn large amounts of fuel with the Air Damper

Control

* on low settings for long periods of time. This

reduces the build up of tar and creosote in the appliance

and flue system.

5.10 When in use, burning the appliance at high output for a

short period also reduces tars and creosote.

5.11 You must burn only anthracite or smokeless fuels

suitable for use in open appliances

.

5.12 Do not burn bituminous coal, ‘petro-coke’ or other

petroleum based fuels as this invalidates the product

guarantee

.

Do not load fuel above the log guard or front of cast

baskets and the bend at the back of the firebox.

See Diagram 8

* and Primary Air Control in the case of Multi-fuel kits

6. BURNING TIPS

6.1 Fuel Quality (Wood)

Use wood with a moisture content of less than 20%.

Seasoned logs have the bark beginning to lift and peel away

and cracks radiating from the centre. They feel lighter than

fresh cut wood of a similar size and sound hollow when

struck against each other. Logs should not feel damp or

have moss and fungal growths.

Symptoms related to wet wood:

Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well

Smoke and small flames

Rapid creosote build-up in the chimney

Low heat output

Short burn times, excessive fuel consumption and

blue/grey smoke from the chimney

• Burn at high output for a short period to avoid large

build-ups of tars and creosote within the appliance and the

flue system

• Use Stovax Protector chimney cleaner to reduce this

problem

6.2 Fuel Quality (Solid Fuel)

• Use recommended solid fuels approved for use with open

appliances.

Symptoms related to unsuitable fuels include:

Difficulty starting and keeping a fire burning well

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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