Stovax RVF40AVH - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.4 As the fire becomes established add larger pieces of wood
and fully close the door. Do not leave the stove with the
door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause
permanent damage.
3.5 As the fire becomes established close the Primary air
control and control the burn rate using the Airwash control
only.
3.6 To burn wood efficiently it is best to allow a bed of ash to
build-up on the grate, and control the combustion using the
Airwash control only.
3.7 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.
3.8 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.
3.9 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
in using the appliance.
3.10 The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not
exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.
3.11 It is not recommended to load large amounts of logs and
burn with the Airwash control on low settings for long
periods of time. As this will reduce the effectiveness of the
glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will cause large
a build-up of tars and creosotes in the stove and flue
system.
3.12 We would recommend that the stove is burnt at high
output for at least 30 minutes each day when it is in use.
This will help reduce the build-up of tars and creosotes
within the appliance.
Do not burn painted, impregnated wood or
manufactured board products.
4.1 Open the Airwash control to approximately 50% and
Primary air control fully.
4.2 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.
4.3 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.
4.4 As the fire becomes established add pieces of solid fuel and
fully close the door. Do not leave the stove with the door
open as this could over-fire the stove and cause
permanent damage.
4.5 As the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air
control to approximately 25% and control the burn rate
using the Primary air control only.
4.6 Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash
the firebed, using the riddling grate system, operated by
using the door tool to move the grate from side to side. This
causes the ash to fall down into the ashpan. Do not use
bare hands to operate the riddling system.
4.7 Then open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes,
to establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel.
4.8 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.
4.9 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
in using the stove.
4.10 The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not
exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.
4. BURNING SOLID FUELS
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