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3.2.1 How to operate Aduro-tronic
When lighting
When lighting a fire in the stove, the maximum amount of primary air will be needed to
light the fire. For that reason, the damper can be kept "forcibly open". This is done by
pulling the damper forward as far as possible and then fixing it with the Aduro Key (see
illustration). When the stove is warm and a layer of embers has been created on the
bottom of the combustion chamber, the Aduro-tronic can be set to the automatic
position, i.e., the Aduro Key can be removed. Alternatively, you can leave the door ajar
the first few minutes during the ignition phase (without the key).
When stoking
You activate the automatic by pulling out the damper every time new firewood is added. The Aduro-tronic
automatic will then close the damper gradually after the pre-programmed time.
Regulation of the Aduro-tronic automatic
The automatic is pre-set to close the primary air intake within 6 minutes. This setting has been used during
testing at the Danish Technological Institute using a standard chimney and 'standard' sized logs (approx. 24
cm long and 10x10 cm thick) with maximum moisture content of 18%. In practice, such circumstances can
differ, which is why the Aduro-tronic automatic can be adjusted to your circumstances. If you want a slower
intake of primary air (e.g., for a lower chimney draft, larger sized wood, or for longer intervals between
stoking), adjust the screw on the front of the control bracket using a small allen key. If the screw is turned to
the right, the closing time is increased, and if turned to the left, the closing time is reduced.
3.3 How should I use my wood burning stove?
The wood burning stove is intended for intermittent combustion. This means that each stoking should burn
down to embers before new logs are added. Always respect the MAX-load line which marks the limit for the
amount of wood.
You can regulate the effect/heat output with the fuel. Burning small logs provides more powerful combustion
than burning large logs. The ideal heat output is reached by burning approx. 1.8 kg wood per hour. The
nominal output is achieved by firing with 2 pieces of birch wood of approx. 24 cm, with the secondary air
reduced to approx. 85%, and with an ignition interval of 45 minutes.
If you experience problems lighting the fire or the fire dies after a short time, it can be due to the following
reasons:
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The firewood is not dry enough. The firewood should have a moisture content of max. 18%.
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There is a negative pressure in the house. See section 2.5.
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The smoke outlet from the outside may be blocked from sooth. This can occur after chimney
sweeping. Control the smoke outlet.
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The used amount of wood may have been too small. This results in a too little and too cold layer of
embers which cannot light the new wood.
If you overload the wood burning stove and burn more than the recommended
amount of wood per hour (see section 1.3), there is a risk that the surface of the
stove will become discoloured and eventually fall off. The stove can be
resurfaced.
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