Technical data

5.0 FUEL ADVICE

These appliances have been developed to burn wood. The results quoted in our literature are from test

firings carried out using beech logs with a moisture content of less than 20%.

5A BURNING WOOD

Hardwoods and Softwoods both have exactly the same calorific value pound for pound, however softwoods

will burn nearly twice as fast as hardwoods meaning re-fuelling intervals will be shorter. Most firewood you

purchase will be green and have a fair amount of water content. It will need to be stored in a well ventilated

shelter to season it. Wood used in this appliance must have a moisture content of less than 20%. Damp or

wet wood will quickly form tar deposits on all the internal areas where the combustible gasses travel,

preventing the efficient release of heat from the appliance.

The inside of the chimney/flue will also be coated, there is a greater risk of a chimney fire occurring.

Always use good quality wood, store it under cover in a well ventilated area.

Avoid burning oak bark, as this forms tar at a very fast rate.

When selecting wood, also take into consideration ease of splitting, ease of ignition and burning, how much

smoke it produces and its "coaling" qualities. "Coaling" refers to the ability of a species of wood to form a

long- lasting bed of hot coals when burned. Coaling qualities improve with wood of a higher density. Wood is

not a long burning fuel and so it is not possible to keep the stove in overnight.

6.0 INITIAL BURNING AND CURING OF THE APPLIANCE

The first time that the appliance is lit, there will be an odour given off. This is the components of the

appliance curing. It will be necessary to ventilate the room in which the appliance is sited.

The first firing needs to be done carefully to allow all of the components of the appliance to settle

gradually. Never try to run the appliance flat out the first time you light it. Gradually build up the output of

the fire so that no sudden stresses are put on the components of the appliance.

6A. USING YOUR STOVE - IMPORTANT NOTES

This appliance must be installed and commissioned by a fully qualified, registered engineer. HETAS

engineers are recommended by Broseley Fires. For your nearest search www.hetas.co.uk

THE SURFACES OF THIS APPLIANCE GET HOT WHEN THE APPLIANCE IS LIT. PLEASE ENSURE

THAT CHILDREN, THE ELDERLY AND THE INFIRM ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS.

• Serious damage may result if the appliance is left running with the air controls fully open for extended

periods.

• Make sure that none of the doors are left open while the appliance is in operation.

• Never leave the appliance unattended during the initial lighting sequence.

• Do not attempt to open the door immediately after igniting the fire. This could cause a flame flash out.

• Always wear the protective gloves when operating the appliance.

• Never burn woods containing paint, glue or any other chemicals

• Do not overload the appliance with fuel (consult the technical table- maximum allowable quantities)

• Never use chemicals or fluids such as gasoline, charcoal lighter, drain oil or kerosene to light a fire.

• Using the appliance on a very low output will cause excessive amounts of tar to build up inside the flue

and can be a serious fire risk, as this will fuel a chimney fire. Have the flue cleaned and serviced more

regularly.

• We advise that you have the appliance serviced annually by a competent heating engineer before the

beginning of a new heating season.

• Do not cover the permanent air vent that your heating engineer has installed; this is necessary for the

correct combustion of the appliance and your safety.