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Operating instructions, Burning solid fuels – Stovax RVF40AVH User Manual

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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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