HOW TO LIGHT YOUR WOOD BURNING STOVE
Note: If the chimney is externally fitted or the stove has been installed
on a larger diameter clay chimney liner then on cold days it maybe
necessary to warm the flue using firelighters prior to lighting with wood.
1. Place a few smaller pieces of dry wood (kindling) in the stove on top of
the non toxic firelighters, place one or two small dry split logs (¼ split) on
top. Kindling stacked as in diagram allows combustion air flow freely and
will aid ignition.
2. Fully slide open (pull out ) the Universal air control (UAC) air slider below
the stove door. Slide out fully to the left position. The stove now has
a mix of primary air secondary air for start up.
3. Light the firelighters and push door to closed position, latch in 1st
position so the door is open 2 mm. (see picture) This provides additional
combustion air for start up and reduces condensation on the door glass.
4. Once the flames from the logs are fully established , this can take up to 10 min's . The door can now be
closed. Leave the UAC control in the left position (if the slider is in the left position the air controller is providing
a mix of primary and secondary air).If the stove flames begin to falter and generate smoke in chamber unlatch the
door again until the fire is established.
5. Once the fire bed is established slide UAC control
to the secondary position (right side) and push in
slider as desired, for the stove to burn cleanly plenty
of secondary air is needed, do not be tempted to shut
the fire down too early as this may cause smoke. At
nominal heat output, expect to refuel your stove
approximately once an hour. Check load weights for
your model on the table on page 5. And use the glove
when reloading, as well as when operating air
controls and door.
The stove will get very hot during use and due care must therefore be exercised.
Please use the glove when operating air controls , door and ashpan.
WOOD FUEL
Good quality wood is the most important factor in your stove working efficiently and cleanly. Always use dry split
hardwood firewood (moisture content of 20% or less). The dryness of the firewood plays an important role since the use
of wet wood results in poor fuel economy and may cause a tarry sooty film on the internals of the stove.
Newly cut wood contains 60–70% water, making it totally unsuitable for use as firewood.
Newly cut wood should be stacked and air dried under cover for two years before being used as firewood.
Do not burn liquid fuels, drift wood, finished, sawn wood, pallet wood, chipboard/plywood, varnished wood or
plastic coated wood, wood treated with preservatives, or house hold waste.
Maximum Primary Air Mix
10