
Your HD Insert Stove is fitted with a removable cast iron grate. It is important to de-ash
regularly, to ensure that the primary airflow is not impeded, as a build-up of ash can
damage the cast iron grate.
Ashpan
It is essential that you empty the ashpan regularly. Use the “T” end of tool to lift the
ashpan out of the stove.
Notes on burning Wood
With a full load of wood, the stove will need to be refuelled approximately every 1.5
hours. Wood can be stacked higher in the stove than solid mineral fuel but care must be
taken that logs do not touch the baffle.
Wood burns most efficiently with the primary air controls closed and the secondary
control partially open. Moving the secondary control will control the burn rate of the
stove.
Note – primary and secondary air is needed to light the stove, see section entitled
‘Lighting the Stove’.
Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, which should have been cut, split and stacked for at
least 12 months, with free air movement around the sides of the stack to enable it to dry
out. Burning wet or unseasoned wood will create tar deposits in the stove and chimney
and will not produce a satisfactory heat output. Do not use liquid fuels in this appliance.
Size of Fuel
Maximum Log Size
HD Insert Stove 4KW 200CM
Notes on burning Solid Fuel
Before refuelling, it is important to de-ash the grate. When burning solid fuel, the ash pan should
be emptied at least twice a day or when the level of ash reaches the top of the ash pan. On no
account should the ash be allowed to build up to touch the grate as this will greatly shorten its
life.
When lighting the fire, set the secondary air setting to one quarter open position. Set the primary
air setting to the fully open position. Light in the normal manner with paper and kindling, or use a
fire lighter.
When the fire is well alight regulate the burning rate by adjusting the setting on the primary air
inlet control. The air wash can be opened sufficiently to keep the door glass clean
Approved smokeless coal is recommended for use in this appliance. At first you may find it
helpful to try several fuels to find the most suitable. If you are unable to obtain the fuel you want
ask your supplier, or an approved fuel distributor to suggest an alternative.
Take care to only burn good quality fuels in order to obtain the greatest efficiency and to maintain
the life of the appliance.
Lighting the Stove
We recommend that you have two or three small fires before you operate your stove to its
maximum heat output. This is to allow the paint to cure in steadily and to give a long
service life of the paint finish. During this curing in process you may notice an unpleasant
smell. It is non-toxic, but for your comfort we would suggest that during this period you
leave all doors and windows open.
First, load the fire with starting fuel, i.e. paper, dry sticks and/or firelighters in the mode
chosen, either wood or solid mineral fuel.