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M-Series Stove User Guide
3. Recommended fuels
3.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning
wood requires a little effort and planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is well
seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber
has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least 9 months in the case
of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for
general burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 100mm (4 inches)
diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your
wood is ‘green’ or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter
can be obtained in order to determine the moisture content of your wood fuel.
Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will
seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a
chimney fire.
DO NOT BURN Bituminous house coal, Petroleum coke or Man-made smokeless
fuels (MSF) in this appliance.
DO NOT BURN Any form of plastics in this appliance.
