Stovax 7129 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Solid Fuel
1.1 Using solid fuel.
1.2 Open the Airwash air control to approximately 50% open and Primary air control
fully. See diagram 1.
1.3 Place some pieces of firelighters or dry crumpled paper on the grate and cover with
some small pieces of dry kindling wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn
plastics.
1.4 As the fire becomes established add pieces of solid fuel.
1.5 When the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air control to approximately
50% open and control the burn rate using the Primary air control only.
1.6 Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash the firebed, using the
riddling grate system, operated by using removable handle to pull the riddling knob in
and out. This causes the ash to fall down into the ashpan.
1.7 Open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed efore
adding new fuel.
1.8 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.
1.9 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation and personal preferences will
be established by experience in using the appliance.
1.10 It is not recommended to load large amounts of fuel and burn with the Primary air
control on low settings for long periods of time. As the will reduce the effectiveness of
the glass cleaning effect of the airwash. Also this will cause a large build-up of tars and
creosotes in the appliance and flue system.
Wood
1.1 Using wood
1.2 Open the Primary air and Airwash air controls fully. See diagram 1.
1.3 Place some pieces of firelighters or dry crumpled paper on the grate and cover with
small pieces of dry kindling wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn plastics.