Stovax RVF40AVM - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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.
3.13 Do not burn painted, impregnated wood, manufactured
board products, construction timber or pallet wood.
4.1 To burn smokeless fuels it is required to fit a cast iron multi
fuel kit - Stovax product code: RVAC140. This kit allows the
efficient combustion of wood.
4.2 This is fitted by placing the parts on top of the existing
vermiculite firebricks in the order shown.
4.3 Open the Airwash control to approximately 50% and
Primary air control fully.
4.4 Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on
the grate and cover with some small pices of dry kindling
wood. Light the paper or firelighters.
4.5 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.
4.6 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.
4.7 As the fire becomes established reduce the Airwash air
control to approximately 25% and control the burn rate
using the Primary air control only.
4.8 Before re-fuelling the appliance it is advisable to first de-ash
the firebed, using the riddling grate system, see section
1.12, 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.
4.9 Then open the Primary air control fully for a few minutes,
to establish a glowing bed before adding new fuel.
4.10 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.
4.11 The ideal control settings to suit the particular installation
and personal preferences will be established by experience
in using the stove.
4.12 The maximum height of fuel in the Riva stove must not
exceed the secondary air holes in the Stainless Steel fascias.
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 this 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 flue
system.
4.13 We would recommend that the appliance 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 stove.
4.14 Burn only manufactured smokeless fuels suitable for use
on closed appliances. Do not burn bitumous coal, ‘petro-
coke’ or any other petroleum based fuels as this will
invalidate your warranty.
4. BURNING SOLID FUELS