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FYRINGSINSTRUKTION 19

Using your stove in the spring or autumn

In the transition period (spring/autumn), where there is less need

for heating, we recommend to make a single „top down“ lighting,

perhaps with one stoke up to ensure that the combustion chamber

lining burns clean again.

Why you need a chimney

The chimney is the wood-burning stove‘s motor; it‘s performance

decides how well your stove will work. The draft in the chimney

creates a vacuum in the wood-burning stove. The vacuum draws the

smoke out of the stove, and takes in air through the combustion air

baffle to fuel the burning process. Combustion air is also used for the

airwash system that keeps the window clear of soot.

The draft in the chimney is caused by the difference in temperatures

inside and outside the chimney. The higher the temperature differen-

ce is, the better the draft in the chimney will be. It is thus important

for the chimney to reach operating temperature before you adjust

the damper to restrict combustion in the stove (a brickwork chimney

will take longer to reach operating temperature than a steel chim-

ney). It is very important to reach operating temperature as quickly

as possible on days on which the draft in the chimney is poor due to

unfavorable wind and weather conditions. Make sure the fuel ignites

as quickly as possible (with visible flames). Chop the wood into parti-

cularly small pieces; use an extra fire lighter etc.

After longer periods of disuse, check the chimney flue for blockage.

You can connect several units to the same chimney. But make sure

check with your chimney sweep to observe local regulations.

No matter how good your chimney is, it will not perform well if you do

not use it correctly. On the other hand a poor chimney, may give you

acceptable results if you use it correctly.

Using your stove in various weather conditions

Wind blowing on the chimney can have a great effect on how your

stove reacts in various wind conditions; you may need to adjust

the airflow to achieve good burning results. Fitting a damper in the

flue pipe may also help as it will give you the ability to regulate the

draught in changing wind conditions.

Fog can also have a great influence on how well a chimney draws;

you may again need to adjust the airflow settings to achieve good

burning results.

General Notes

Please note! Parts of the wood-burning stove, especially the outer

surfaces, become hot during use. Please exercise due care.

Never empty ashes into a flammable container. Ashes can contain

glowing embers long after you finish using your wood stove.

While the stove is not in use you can close the valves to avoid

draught through the stove.

After longer breaks you should check the smoke outlet paths for

blockages before lighting.

Chimney fires

In case of a chimney fire, keep the stove door, the ash container, and

the valves on the stove closed. In case of emergency, call the fire ser-

vice.

It is recommended that you get a chimney sweep to check the chim-

ney before using the stove again.

Handling fuel

Selecting Wood/Fuel

You can use any type of wood as firewood, however, harder types,

such as beech, ash, are generally better for heating as they burn

more evenly and create less ash. Other wood types like maple, birch

and spruce are excellent alternatives.

Handling

Firewood is best if you fell the tree, and saw and split the wood,

before May 1st. Remember to cut the logs to match the size of your

wood-burning stove‘s combustion chamber. We recommend a dia-

meter of 6-10 cm. The length should be about 6 cm shorter than that

of the combustion chamber to leave enough space for air to circulate.

Firewood with a greater diameter needs splitting. Split wood dries

faster.

Storing

You need to store the sawn and split firewood in a dry place for 1-2

years before burning. Wood dries faster if you stack it in an airy place.

Before use, store the firewood for a few days at room temperature.

Note that wood absorbs moisture during the autumn and winter

seasons.

Moisture

To avoid environmental issues, and for optimum burning, wood

has to be perfectly dry to be suitable for use as firewood. The max.

residual moisture in the wood should not exceed 20%. A moisture

content of 15-18% yields best results. As an easy way of checking if

wood is dry, just knock two pieces of wood together. If the wood is

moist, the sound will be dull.

If you use damp wood, most of the heat it produces will be used to

evaporate the water. The temperature in the wood stove does not

rise, and the room is not sufficiently heated. Of course, this is not

economical, and it will cause soot build up on the glass pane, in the

stove, and in the chimney. Burning moist wood also causes pollution.

Understanding units for measuring wood

Various units of measurement are used for wood. Before you buy wood,

it makes sense to familiarise yourself with the terms. There are various

brochures, in public libraries for example, that cover this topic.

Use of the following as fuel is illegal

Painted, pressure impregnated, or glued wood, driftwood from the

sea. Never burn chipboard, plastics, or chemically treated paper.

These materials are dangerous to humans, to the environment, your

wood stove, and your chimney. To keep a long story short – make sure

you burn only quality firewood.

Firewood fuel value

The fuel value is different for different types of wood. In other words,

you need to use more wood of certain types to achieve the same hea-

ting performance. This Instruction Manual assumes that you will be

using beech, which has a very high fuel value, and is also a wood that

is easy to procure. If you use oak or beech wood fuel, note that these

wood types have a greater fuel value than, say, birch. Make sure you

use less fuel to avoid damage to the wood-burning stove.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR HEATING

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