Operation Manual

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Storage of wood
A water content of a maximum of 18% is achieved by storing the wood for a minimum of one year,
preferably two years, outdoors under a lean-to. Wood stored indoors has a tendency to become too
dry and combust too quickly. However, it might be advantageous to store fuel for lighting a re indoors
for a few days prior to use.
Recommended dimensions
The dimensions of the fuel are important to good combustion. The dimensions should be as follows:
Fuel type Length in cm Diameter in cm
Wood for kindling a re (nely chopped) 30-45 2-5
Chopped wood 30-45 7-9
Special re lighting guide for stoves with soapstone or sandstone cladding
Soapstone and sandstone are natural products which need to adjust to temperature changes. We
recommend following the procedure below:
1. First stoking
Turn the regulator (drawing E, 1) clockwise to maximum. Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter)
horizontally in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 1-1,5 kg). Place 6-10
pieces of kindling randomly on top. Place four relighters between the top layer of kindling. Light up the
re-lighters and close the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little
while and close again. When the re has gone out, open the door and leave it open while the stove cools
to room temperature.
2. Second stoking
Turn the regulator (drawing E, 1) clockwise to maximum. Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter)
horizontally in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 1-1.5 kg). Place 6-10 pieces
of kindling randomly on top. Place four relighters between the top layer of kindling. Light up the re-lighters
and close the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little while and close
again. When no more yellow ames are visible and a suitable layer of embers has built up, the stove can be
stoked again. A suitable ember layer is when the bottom of the combustion chamber is covered by embers
which are shining brightly. Place 2 pieces of new rewood (up to 1.2 kg each) with a diameter of approx.
7-9 cm in the combustion chamber. When all of the wood has caught re, turn the regulator (1) to middle
position. Allow the re to burn and let the stove cool to room temperature before stoking again.
3. Third stoking
Repeat the procedure for the second stoking, but put in more wood this time. Allow the re to burn and
let the stove cool to room temperature after the re has gone out.
Restoking
Follow the general instructions, see the sections “Lighting the stove” and “Stoking”.
Lighting the stove (drawing E)
A successful combustion process requires that the wood is lit in the right way. A cold stove and a cold
chimney challenge the combustion process. It is important to achieve a high ue gas temperature quickly.
Turn the regulator (1) clockwise to maximum. Place two pieces of wood (5-8 cm in diameter) horizontally
in the bottom of the combustion compartment (corresponding to 1-1.5 kg). Place 6-10 pieces of kindling
randomly on top. Place four relighters between the top layer of kindling. Light up the re-lighters and
close the stove door. If condensation forms on the glass, keep the door ajar for a little while and close again.
When the kindling is burning well, turn the regulator (1) to middle position. If the re goes out when
the regulator is turned, return it to maximum position again until the fuel catches re and then turn it
to middle position again. Allow the kindling to burn up completely until there are no longer any visible
ames. The stove can then be stoked again.
Important! The ash pan must not be opened during the lighting stage and must always be kept closed
when the stove is lit or the Autopilot might be damaged. Only open the door when lighting the stove,
refuelling it and cleaning it.