Graphite GR905 User manual

Graphite 5 Model GR905
Free-standing Multi Fuel Non-Boiler Stove
Instruction Manual
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Published July 2014
Please note This appliance has been
independently tested and is recommended
as suitable for use in Smoke Control Areas
when burning wood logs (see pages 12–
20). It must, at all times, be operated in
accordance with the instructions to
minimise the amount of smoke produced.
You will need to refer to the serial number
of your stove should you ever need to
make a claim under the Graphite Warranty.
You will find the serial number, beginning
with GR, on the CE plate at the rear of
the stove as well as on the lid of the outer
packaging.
Write the date the stove was delivered to
you below as this is likely to differ from the
purchase date.
Ref: GR905 / UK-NI-ROI / V3 18-07-14
Graphite
www.hi-flame.com

CONTENTS
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Back Cover
Standard Features
General Dimensions
Technical Data
CPR Declaration of Performance
Introduction
Packing List
Installation Regulations
Important Safety Advice
Assembling the Stove
The Baffle Plate
Flue Options
Smoke Control Areas
Recommended Fuels
Prohibited Fuels
Understanding Fuel Types
Important: First Fires
Burning Wood Logs
Burning Mineral Fuels
Some Simple Tips
Removing Ash
Installation Check-list
Installation General Guidelines
Commissioning
Trouble-shooting
Routine Checks
Standing Down
Routine Maintenance
Annual Service
Service Record
The Graphite Warranty
Spares Service
Graphite 5
Model GR905
Free-standing
Multi Fuel Non-Boiler
Stove
PLEASE NOTE
This instruction manual is also used for
a number of other stove models in the
Hi-Flame product range and therefore
some of the stove photographs and
diagrams used, which are used for
guidance purposes only, may differ
slightly from your new Graphite stove.
However, the principles illustrated here
remain the same.
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited
Graphite

IMPORTANT
In the interests of safety please
read these instructions carefully
before installing or operating
your new stove. Even if you have
installed or operated stoves before,
manufacturers’ requirements can
vary and can also change with
updates to building regulations.
If installed in a UK Smoke Control
Area this stove must be operated
in accordance with the instructions
to minimise the amount of smoke
produced.
STANDARD FEATURES
1 Primary Air Control Air which enters
under the grate for burning multi fuels,
(other than wood). Also used at the
beginning of wood fires
2 Pre-heated Secondary Air
Control Air enters at the base of the
stove is pre-heated to ensure the fire-
chamber is not cooled down by new
colder air. This ensures a higher fire-
chamber temperature and therefore a
cleaner, more efficient burn. Controls
the air supply when burning wood
3 Pre-heated Tertiary Air
System Pre-heated
air enters the stove
through jets in the
special cast iron heat
sink at the rear of
the firechamber. This
ensures a much
longer, cleaner burn
from the Graphite 5
even in the latter
stages of fire cycle
4 Airwash System
Part of the secondary
air control system
which diverts pre-
heated air down
along the front of
the glass to burn off
unwanted dry sooty
particulates and
help keep it clean
5 Convection System
Draws in air at the rear
base, heats it and then
convects it from just
below the front of the lid.
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1
3
5
4
2
5

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
All sizes in mm
Top or rear flue option
Centre of rear flue
To top of
flue collar
581
385

TECHNICAL DATA
GENERAL SPECIFICATION
Model Name Graphite 5
Model Number GR905
Overall Height 581 mm
Overall Width 420 mm
Overall Depth 385 mm
Net Weight 87 kg
CPR DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE
The materials, design, construction
and operating instructions, as well as
marking, meet or exceed the
appropriate EN13240 Type Test
requirements for this appliance.
Data derived from Kiwa GasTec
CE EN13240 test
Wood Logs:
Nominal Heat Output 4.9 kW
Refuelling Interval 51 minutes
Efficiency (net) 84.3%
Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.38
Mean Flue Gas Temperature 208ºC
Flue Gas Mass Flow 3.3 gs
Smokeless Fuel (Anthracite):
Nominal Heat Output 4.9 kW
Refuelling Interval 60 minutes
Efficiency (net) 71.4%
Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.13
Mean Flue Gas Temperature 311ºC
Flue Gas Mass Flow 3.7 gs
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Tests at nominal output, burning both
wood logs and mineral fuel, were
carried out at 12 Pa flue pressure.
MINIMUM SAFE DISTANCES TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
We do not recommend the use of
combustible mantels (eg wood)
Rear 900 mm
Sides 700 mm
FUEL REQUIREMENTS
Wood Logs:
Moisture content <20%
Maximum Log Length 250 mm
Maximum Fuel Load 1.5 kg
Multi Fuel:
Hetas Approved
Manufactured Smokeless Fuels
See www.hetas.co.uk
Maximum Fuel Load 1.5 kg
FLUE
Flue configuration top or rear
Flue pipe diameter 125 mm
Height to centre of rear flue 434 mm
From centre of top flue to back 142 mm
Minimum flue height from
base of stove 4500 mm

INTRODUCTION
Thank-you for purchasing the
Graphite 5 stove. We are confident
that with its state-of-the-art
combustion and convection
technology it will warm your home
even on the coldest winter days
and provide you with many years
of pleasurable heat.
Before you install or operate your
stove however, please read this
booklet which contains important
safety advice as well as instructions
which will help you make the most
of your new stove.
All users of this stove should be
aware of the contents of this
handbook. If other people are going
to operate the stove then please
keep this booklet handy so that it
can always be quickly referred to.
Never let anyone use the stove who
is unfamiliar with its correct
operation.
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WATCH OUT
!
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS
PACKING LIST
As soon as you receive your new stove
please check that you have a full set of
components as set out in the list below.
In the unlikely event of a shortage,
please report this immediately to the
dealer you bought the stove from.
Never attempt to operate the stove
with missing or damaged components.
Product Information
1 Instruction Booklet
1 Warranty Card
Stove Components
1 Stove Lid
1 Handle Cover
1 Handle Cover Securing Bolt
1 Log Retaining Bar
1 Flue outlet blanking plate
Equipment
1 Ashpan
1 Operating Tool
Tool Bag
1 Safety Mitten
2 Spare Glass Retaining Clips
2 Spare Glass Retaining Clip Screws
1 Spare Rope Seal (for door)
1 Allen key (for door hinges)

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INSTALLATION
REGULATIONS
You must ensure that your stove is
installed by a recognised competent
person who is appropriately qualified in
the installation of stoves and that the
installation complies with all local,
national and European building
regulations.
In the UK we strongly recommend
using a Hetas registered installer (www.
hetas.co.uk) and in Ireland a registered
installer from INFO – the Irish
Nationwide Fireplace Organisation
(www.fireplace.ie).
The installer should refer to the current
issue of British Standard BS 8303, Code
of Practice for installation of domestic
heating burning solid mineral fuel, the
current issues of British Standards BS
EN 15287-1:2007 design, installation
and commissioning of chimneys (www.
hetas.co.uk/professionals/standards), as
well as Building Regulations, Local
Authority Byelaws and other specifica-
tions / regulations as they affect the
installation of the appliance.
For further information please consult:
England & Wales Building Regulations
Document J (revised October 2010)
– Combustion Appliances and Fuel
Storage Systems www.planningportal.
gov.uk
Scotland Building Standards (2001)
Domestic
www.sbsa.gov.uk
Northern Ireland Building Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2000 / Amendment
2006 / Amendment No 2 2006 www.
buildingcontrol-ni.com
Isle of Man Building Regulations
(2007) – Isle of Man www.gov.im
Republic of Ireland NB A new
Document J – Heat Producing
Appliances will be published in
September 2014 with new legal
responsibilities for the installer and
homeowner including the mandatory
fitting of CO alarms.
www.environ.ie
Other Information Points
Soliftec For additional useful
information and links to the
government websites above,
including informative downloads, visit
www.soliftec.com.
The Solid Fuel Association website
is also a very good source of practical
information and downloads
www.solidfuel.co.uk.
The British Flue and Chimney
Manufacturers Association website
www.bfcma.co.uk, produces a number
of authoritative and informative down-
load guides to flues and chimneys for
solid fuel stoves.
Buildings Insurance
It is a requirement by some building
insurance companies to inform them of
the installation of a new fixed heating
appliance and a relevant certificate of
compliance produced.
Health & Safety
During the installation of this stove and
any related building works you must
comply with any current Health
& Safety at Work regulations.

• To ensure your safety make sure that
your stove’s installation complies with
all local building regulations’ ventilation
requirements. Low energy houses have
their own particular requirements and
these should be strictly adhered to.
• Do not use flammable liquids to ignite
the fire. In the confined space of the
firechamber there is a real potential to
cause a life-threatening flash flame or
explosion.
• Never over-fire the stove. If any
external parts of your stove glow red
during operation then immediate action
should be taken to reduce the supply
of air to the firechamber through the
Primary and Secondary air controls
which should quickly limit the intensity
of the fire.
• This stove is CE approved and tested
to EU EN13240 standards in the United
Kingdom by Kiwa GasTec (www.kiwa.
co.uk). Alterations to its construction
could be potentially dangerous and will
also render your product warranty void.
• Do not use aerosol products in the
vicinity of the stove when it is in use.
• Check and clean the stove’s flue way
and the top of baffle plate regularly
to help avoid potential blockages (see
pages 9, 33 and 34).
• Clean your chimney regularly (see
page 34).
For more information on stove
safety please visit
www.stovesafetyfirst.com
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE
• Ensure that an approved carbon
monoxide detector (BS EN50291:2001)
is fitted in the same room as the stove.
It should be powered by a battery
designed for the working life of the
alarm. Please note that since October
2010 this is now a requirement under
UK Building Regulations.
• External surfaces including the fire-
chamber door and operating handles,
windows, flue pipes and stove
bodywork will become extremely hot.
Always use the tool provided and avoid
touching these parts of the stove
without proper protection, such as heat
resistant gloves or other protective aids.
• Potentially combustible material or
objects such as soft furnishings should
never be left on or near any of the
stove’s hot surfaces. Ensure that wood
supplies and log baskets are kept at a
safe distance from the stove.
• Never leave children unattended in
the room where your stove is being
operated. Ensure that children are
aware of the potential danger and
make sure that they keep clear of the
stove when it is in operation. Where
children, the elderly or the infirm are
present always use an approved safety
fireguard (BS6539) to prevent
accidental contact with the stove.
• This stove should not be fitted in a
room with an extractor fan (eg kitchen)
as this will adversely affect the air
quality in the room and could be
dangerous for the room’s occupants. It
will also starve the stove of combustion
air and reduce the stove’s efficiency.

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ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Your new Graphite stove is extremely
heavy. Always handle with care and
make sure that you have additional
strong help when you move it.
The door and door handle, should
not be used to grip the stove as they
could be damaged from supporting the
stove’s weight. Items, such as the lid
and fuel retaining bar, can be removed
to help reduce the weight. Under no
circumstances should the door be
removed as this will invalidate your
Graphite Warranty.
Unpack
Remove your new stove from its
recyclable packaging. Retain this until
the stove is installed and is fully
operational. Unfasten retaining wires
and remove any components, including
those inside the ash pan, from inside
the stove
Inspect
Please inspect the stove to check that it
has not been damaged in transit –
never attempt to install a stove which
has been damaged. If damage is
suspected then report this immediately
to your stove dealer
Check List
Study the component packing list on
page 7 and make sure that you have
all of the components listed before
proceeding. Some components are
contained within the ash pan
Handle Assembly
Thread the split washer along the
handle bolt. Feed the bolt and washer
through the handle grip. Use a Phillips
crosshead screwdriver to attach the
assembled grip to the door handle
clamp mechanism on the door, being
careful not to over-tighten.
Moving the Stove
Always lift the stove to position it.
Alternatively place the stove on heavy
duty plastic sheeting or thick floor
covering to finally manoeuvre it. Ensure
decorative surfaces, such as ceramic or
laminate flooring, as well as the hearth,
are all adequately protected from
scratches.
THE BAFFLE PLATE
Check the position of the baffle plate
inside the ‘roof’ of the stove to ensure
it has not moved. This is a metal plate
which sits at an angle with the base
sitting on top of the tertiary air channel
on the back. Retaining lips on the
baffle plate fit over the tops of the side
firebricks. It is best to fully familiarise
yourself with the baffle plate’s correct
location by practising removing it and
re-fitting it prior to installation as you
will need to regularly check the top of
this plate and the access to the flue way
to avoid potential soot build up and
blockages.
To remove the baffle plate firstly remove
the firefence or log bars. You may also
find it easier to remove one of the
firebricks. Use both hands to push the
baffle upwards from the middle to clear
the firebricks, then simply drop it down
to one side and carefully manoeuvre it
from the firechamber, being careful to
keep it clear of the glass. See page 34

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FLUE OPTIONS
The GR905 stove can be configured for
a 125mm (5”) top or rear flue outlet.
Under no circumstances should the flue
pipe diameter be reduced from 125mm
(5”) as this could be extremely
dangerous.
Remember a top flue outlet will always
be the most efficient choice if it can be
undertaken safely.
Top Flue Outlet
For a top flue outlet the aperture should
already be open on the top of the fire-
chamber bodywork and the flue collar
fitted at the factory.
On some models the flue collar may be
contained in the ash pan, in which case,
remove the loose fitting lid by pulling it
forward and lifting it upwards. Attach
the collar using the two bolts supplied.
Ensure that a good seal is made
between the firechamber surface and
the gasket on the flue collar – use fire
cement if necessary.
Re-attach the lid, ensuring it is pushed
towards the back of the stove and
‘locks’ securely against its locating lugs.
When the lid is properly located the
flue collar should be perfectly central in
the lid aperture. The flue pipe can then
be fitted through the lid into the collar.
Again, neatly apply a seal of fire cement
and / or fire rope to ensure an air-tight
connection.
Avoid getting fire cement on the
paintwork by masking the immediate
working area. Any excess fire cement
should be removed immediately.
Your Graphite stove should already be factory
configured to take a top flue outlet with the flue
collar fixed in position as shown above
If using the rear flue option then the rear heat
shield / Convection Scoop should be removed to
expose the rear flue outlet blanking plate
The flue and blanking plate are then swapped over.
Be careful to ensure good air-tight seals are main-
tained on the new attachments – use fire cement
if necessary

Rear Flue Outlet
For a rear fitted flue, remove the heat
shield / convection scoop to gain access
to the rear flue outlet and remove the
rear outlet sealing plate. See left.
Use the correct sized allen key or ‘hex-
head’ screwdriver to avoid damaging
the bolts which will be re-used. Once
the two bolts are undone on the
blanking plate you may have to prise
this away very gently to avoid damaging
the gasket.
Remove the loose fitted stove lid by
pulling it forward slightly and lifting it
upwards to clear the top-fitted flue
collar. Undo the two bolts on the flue
collar and re-attach this to the rear flue
outlet ensuring that there is a good air-
tight seal between the flue collar gasket
and the bodywork. Use fire cement if
necessary. Now re-fit the rear blanking
plate to seal off the top flue outlet. Do
not use the decorative lid blanking plate
for this. Make sure you maintain a good
air-tight seal.
The decorative lid blanking plate
supplied with your new Graphite stove
will be contained in the ash pan. This
should be attached to the lid using the
bolts supplied. This makes a discreet
flush fitting closure of the lid aperture
and does not need sealing with fire
cement. Re-attach the lid, ensuring it is
pushed towards the back of the stove
and ‘locks’ securely against its locating
lugs. When the lid is properly located it
should sit squarely on top of the stove
and only be able to be moved forward.
Next remove the pre-cut flue outlet
shape on the rear heat shield /
convection scoop. The cut out can be
easily removed by using a junior hack-
saw blade to cut through the 4 small
retaining links. Re-attach this to the rear
of the stove ensuring the rope gaskets
maintain a good seal. For effective
convection ensure that a good seal is
also made between the rear fitted flue
pipe and rear heat shield / convection
scoop, either by using a rope seal gasket
(not supplied) or fire cement (or both).
IMPORTANT When using the rear flue
option never light or operate the stove
without its loose fitting lid securely
located in the correct position.
Your stove is now ready for installation
Seal the gap between the
flue pipe and panel
To maintain good convection it is essential that the
gap between the flue pipe and the cut-out on the
heat shield is sealed by either using fire rope and /
or fire cement.
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The Clean Air Act 1993
and Smoke Control Areas
Under the Clean Air Act local
authorities may declare the whole or
part of the district of the authority to be
a Smoke Control Area.
It is an offence to emit smoke from a
chimney of a building, from a furnace
or from any fixed boiler if located in
a designated Smoke Control Area.
It is also an offence to acquire an
‘unauthorised fuel’ for use within a
Smoke Control Area unless it is used in
an ‘exempt’ appliance (‘exempted’ from
the controls which generally apply in
the Smoke Control Area).
The Secretary of State for Environment,
Food and Rural Affairs has powers
under the Act to authorise smokeless
fuels or exempt appliances for use
in Smoke Control Areas in England.
In Scotland and Wales this power
rests with Ministers in the devolved
administrations for those countries.
Separate legislation, the Clean Air
(Northern Ireland) Order 1981, applies
in Northern Ireland. Therefore it is
a requirement that fuels burnt or
obtained for use in smoke control areas
have been ‘authorised’ in Regulations
and that appliances used to burn
solid fuel in those areas (other than
‘authorised’ fuels) have been exempted
by an Order made and signed by the
Secretary of State or Minister in the
devolved administrations.
Further information on the
requirements of the Clean Air Act can
be found at the following website:
www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk.
Your local authority is responsible for
implementing the Clean Air Act 1993
including designation and supervision
of Smoke Control Areas and you can
contact them for details of Clean Air
Act requirements.
The Graphite 5 GR905 has a factory-
fitted modified control damper to
prevent closure of the main air control
beyond the 50% open position and has
been recommended as suitable for use
in Smoke Control Areas when burning
wood logs. In addition, the appliance
can burn Authorised Solid Smokeless
Fuels in Smoke Control Areas.
YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
IF YOU LIVE IN A UK SMOKE
CONTROL AREA

providing it is fully seasoned wood.
Never use wet or unseasoned (green)
wood as this will cause nuisance smoke
and a very disappointing fire.
It could quickly result in the build up of
soot and creosote which, because of
the higher temperatures of stove flue
gases, could easily cause a flue or
chimney fire. In addition, burning wet
wood creates other environmental
problems, a less efficient fuel economy
and can eventually clog your flue
system and cowl. It will also reduce the
effectiveness of the stove’s Airwash
system thus causing staining and
blackening of the glass.
Wet or unseasoned would produces the
following poor performance:
• Hard to light fires
• Fires that are difficult to keep going
or to keep burning well
• Smoky fires with fewer flames which
are also of a dull orange colour
• Increased dense grey / blue smoke
from the chimney
• Shorter burn times
• Low heat output
• Dirty glass and firebricks
• Excessive and rapid creosote build-up
in the flue system and chimney
• Unpleasant smoky smells both inside
and sometimes outside the house
Manufactured or finished wood
products, such as plywood and
chipboard, must also be strictly avoided
because of the high chemical adhesive
content used in their production which
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RECOMMENDED FUELS
The Graphite 5 GR905 stove lets you
burn wood as well as Authorised
Smokeless Solid Fuels, in Smoke Control
Areas. It must, at all times, be operated
in accordance with the instructions to
minimise the amount of smoke
produced.
The following fuels are approved by
Graphite Stoves for use in the GR905:
• Wood Logs Only ever use dried, fully
seasoned chopped wood logs with a
moisture content of less than 20%.
Wood which is well seasoned makes
a distinctive ‘clack’ rather than a dull
‘thud’ when knocked together. It will
also feel much lighter than an
unseasoned log. Other indicators
include bark peeling away and cracking
and splitting around the outside.
Ideally wood should be seasoned
outdoors for between 18 to 24 months
– the harder the wood then the longer
the seasoning. It should be stacked off
the ground with plenty of space
between the logs to allow air
movement and with the top covered
to keep rain and snow out. Seasoned
wood will give you approximately 50%
more heat output than the equivalent
unseasoned log.
Most types of hardwood, for instance
Ash (generally regarded as the best),
Birch, Beech, Oak and Elm can be used.
However, avoid woods with a high
resin content. As a rule of thumb, the
heavier the wood, then the greater the
heat output and the longer burn time
– the time between refills. All of this is

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will also leave harmful residue inside the
stove and flue system.
For more information about wood fuel
visit the DEFRA funded National Energy
Foundation website Logpile at
www.nef.org.uk/logpile.
• Peat or Turf Do not use in a Smoke
Control Area. Peat is an excellent
cost-effective fuel alternative and
provides a similar calorific heat output
to wood but has a higher ash content
so that you will be required to empty
the ash pan more often. It’s also clean
and easy to handle with low
atmospheric emissions.
• Multi Fuels (Other than wood or
peat). Only burn Authorised Smokeless
Solid Fuels in a Smoke Control Area.
Use solid fuels which are recommended
and approved for use in stoves.
If you cannot burn wood then we
always recommend burning a smokeless
alternative as this is better for the stove
and flue system as well as the
environment. There are many different
brands of high quality smokeless coal
nuggets available in the UK and your
local fuel merchant, preferably a
member of the Approved Coal
Merchants Scheme, will be able to
advise you on those suitable for multi
fuel stoves. You can also find out more
about the various fuel types by visiting
www.hetas.co.uk and
www.solidfuel.co.uk.
PROHIBITED FUELS
Never use your stove like an incinerator.
Burning prohibited ‘fuels’ is an offence
in a Smoke Control Area and could
create nuisance smoke which is also an
offence in non-Smoke Control Areas.
Burning the following ‘illegal’ materials
could also damage your stove and flue
system, as well as render the product
warranties on the stove and flue system
components void.
• Petroleum Coke Never burn
petroleum coke as this burns at a very
high temperature and its continued use
will almost certainly cause irreparable
damage to components such as the
grate, baffle plate and fire bars.
• Bituminous House Coal is not
recommended because it produces
excessive soot deposits, which is not
good for the environment, and also
considerably increases the need for
cleaning the stove and flue system.
• Household Rubbish Printed matter
(excluding very small amounts of
newspaper for starting the fire),
plastic, rubber, lacquered or
impregnated wood, plywood,
chipboard and household rubbish, such
as milk cartons, should also be avoided.
During combustion some of these
materials may develop substances
which could be hazardous to your
health and be harmful to the
environment.
• Flammable Liquids Never use
methylated spirits, petrol or other highly
inflammable liquids for lighting the fire
as these could cause an explosion in the
confined spaces of the firechamber.

UNDERSTANDING HOW
DIFFERENT FUELS BURN
Wood and solid fuels (multi fuels) burn
in different ways and you will need to
understand these differences if you
want to get the best out of operating
your stove.
Basically solid fuels need a flow of
combustion air through the bottom
grate whereas wood does not require
this as its combustion air can be taken
from above the grate. Wood always
burns best on a bed of its own embers
and shouldn’t need to be riddled. On
the other hand, solid fuel requires
riddling to maintain an adequate air
flow from underneath the grate.
Your new stove can burn very well,
or very poorly, depending on how you
light the fire, how you refuel the fire,
and, of course, the type and quality of
the fuel that you are burning. A flue
temperature gauge and log moisture
meter are cost-effective investments
and are highly recommended if you
want to maximise the efficiency of your
stove and fuel.
Wear protective gloves when loading a
burning stove and place logs and other
fuels precisely where you want them by
using heat-resistant tongs. Always open
the stove door gently to avoid
unnecessary air turbulence which could
cause ash or small lighted embers to
be drawn from the firechamber and
beyond the protective hearth. Never
operate the stove without the fire fence
(or log guard) in position.
The stove is NOT designed to be
operated with the door open.
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IMPORTANT: FIRST FIRES
Use smaller and shorter ‘gentle’ fires
the first five or six times that you fire up
the stove, making these progressively
bigger, as this will avoid any potential
thermal shock and allow the steel and
cast iron components to ‘acclimatise’
with each other. Allow the stove to fully
cool down between these fires.
When first using the stove it is normal
to experience paint fumes or see light
smoke rising from some of the stove’s
painted surfaces. During this stage
ensure that the room has additional
ventilation by opening doors and
windows to minimise any adverse
effects.
The hotter you burn the stove the more
intense these fumes will be, which is
one of the reasons that we advise that
you use smaller fires to start with. Every
time the stove reaches a new higher
temperature it may still be possible to
smell these fumes or see some gentle
smoke until the paint work is fully
cured.
If smoke and fumes persist do not use
the stove and immediately consult your
installer, as this may indicate that there
could be a possible problem with the
flue system or installation.

BURNING WOOD LOGS
As previously stated wood burns best
on a bed of its own embers which also
forms a barrier that reflects heat and
protects the fire grate from being
damaged. You can therefore leave a
bed of ash in place to create a layer of
approximately 25mm (1”), only
occasionally removing the surplus ash.
The end grain of the wood produces
more of the remaining moisture and
gases so whenever possible point the
log ends away from the glass to help
keep the glass clean.
Fuel Load The logs should be
approximately 250mm (10”) with a
maximum diameter of 100mm (4”).
A typical fuel load should weigh
approximately 1.5kg (3.3lb).
To get the best out of your stove,
ideally you will need three different
thicknesses of wood log as you build
the fire through each lighting phase:
A Kindling This is generally finely
chopped wood, approximately 5 to
10mm thick (1/4” to 1/2”) from your
supply of logs. Alternatively use dried
twigs or small branches which have also
been fully seasoned
B Lighting Logs These are slightly
bigger diameter logs, approximately
25 to 50mm (1” to 2”)
C Refuelling Logs These should be
approximately 75 to 100mm thick (3”
to 4”). Bigger logs should be split down
to this size
Lighting a Wood Fire
The main difference between smoke
and flame is temperature, so when
lighting a fire you need to get the
temperature in the firechamber as high
as possible as quickly as possible. This
is also critical in creating a good ‘draw’
within the flue system, especially when
it is particularly cold outside.
When flue gas temperatures are below
120°C, creosote tars form within the
gases and the fire will be smoky and
The recommended maximum fuel load: Photo
shows a typical loosely stacked fuel load of
approximately 1.5kg of fully seasoned wood logs
approx 250mm (10”) long by 75 – 100mm thick
AB
C
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temperature quickly.
If you feel you have a weak chimney
draught, then keeping the stove door
slightly ajar for the first 10 – 15
minutes will assist, after which it should
be closed. This will also help prevent the
build-up of condensation on the door
glass until the glass warms up,
especially if you have not used the stove
for a few days.
During the lighting phase the Primary
and Secondary air settings on the stove
should be fully open.
2 The First Refuel Phase
For best results:
After 10 minutes
Primary Air – close completely
Secondary Air – fully open
Door – closed
Once the embers are starting to glow
and the flames start to calm down the
first refuelling can take place. For this
stage use slightly larger pieces of wood
than the lighting wood – but smaller
than the main refuelling wood in the
next phase. The reason for this is that
the embers from the kindling wood are
small and will not hold a high
temperature for too long.
If unnecessarily large pieces of wood
are placed on the embers at this stage
and do not ignite well there is a risk
that the firebox will cool down and the
wood start to smoke. When the first
refuelling wood is burning well (say,
after about 10 minutes from the start)
the Primary air can be completely shut.
3 The Main Firing Phase
For best results:
Use the tool provided to adjust the Secondary air
control A – moving it to the left hand side will
reduce the air supply and ‘slow’ the fire down. B
is Primary air – move clockwise to close
A
B
burn with a dull orange flame. Burning
the stove like this for a sustained period
will create unnecessary smoke and not
be good for the chimney or flue system.
1 The Lighting Phase
For best results:
Primary Air – fully open
Secondary Air – fully open
Door – slightly ajar (optional)
Avoid trying to light the fire with
excessive amounts of paper as this
has a very high ash content which can
‘smother’ the ash bed. If you have good
dry kindling or sticks then paper should
not be needed at all.
The size of the logs used at each stage
is also important. If the kindling wood is
too large this will not light well and will
be slow to get started. Two handfuls of
smaller pieces of kindling (equivalent
to the weight of typical log) layered in
a criss-cross or ‘wig-wam’ and a small
firelighter will get the fire well
established and up to operating
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After 17 or 18 minutes –
Secondary Air – adjust to suit
Primary Air – remains closed
Door – remains closed
Once the embers of the first refuel
phase are glowing then these can be
evenly spread with a poker or
companion tool and the main
refuelling wood can be quickly set.
Wood burns best if the flames have
other wood to ‘play off’. For example a
single dense piece of wood or log will
not burn as well as 2 or 3 smaller logs
of equivalent mass. The more contact
the wood has with each other piece,
the hotter the embers will be. 3 or 4
logs tightly packed to each other will
burn longer but at a lower temperature
than loosely criss-crossed logs.
Approximately 1.0 to 1.5kg of wood
logs can be added at this stage. Be
careful not to add too many logs as
they may ‘smother’ the fire. Try to avoid
Maximum height of wood fuel load
Maximum fuel load: This should never be higher
than the lowest part of the logo circle in the
tertiary air plate at the back of the firechamber
as shown.
setting the ends of the logs pointing
towards the glass as this can cause
staining which the Airwash may find
difficult to remove.
Only reduce the Secondary air control
when the wood has ‘carbonised’ and
the fire is burning at a high
temperature. This is when the ash on
the burning wood looks light grey and
virtually covers all of the wood. A flue
temperature gauge will be invaluable.
You will be able to tell when the stove
is at this stage by studying the colour of
the burning surfaces – the ‘lighter’ they
are the better the wood is burning.
If the log surface is predominately
black and / or the flames are a dull
orange then there is still some time to
go before the fire is operating at full
temperature.
Never leave the stove unattended after
refuelling until the flames are well
established on the new logs. Always
load onto a bed of hot embers.
Once the fire is established the flame
pattern can then be adjusted to your
requirements with the Secondary air
(Airwash) control.
Getting the balance right between a
gently burning stove and one that is
burning too slow, creating smoke and
causing the Airwash to fail and
consequently the glass to stain is very
much a matter of trial and error. If you
are burning well-seasoned wood then
a quick ‘blast’ of the stove operating at
‘full throttle’, with Secondary and
Primary air fully open, should quickly
burn off any deposits left from any
slower burning phase.

harmful gas which could be released
into the room when the firechamber
door is opened.
Rake the embers and spread them out
to make an even bed. You may need
to add some kindling to re-establish
the fire. Add the new wood as before
ensuring that the logs are not tightly
packed.
Newly refuelled wood always requires
some additional air so make sure the
Secondary air is back in the fully open
position after refuelling. Do not adjust
the Secondary air until the fire is
burning well and you can see bright
yellow vigorous flames.
Once the fire is established, usually after
about 5 minutes, close the Primary air
and adjust the flame pattern again to
your requirements with the Secondary
air (Airwash) control.
Adding Smokeless Nuggets
If you prefer, you can also add some
smokeless mineral fuel at this stage to
prolong the life of the fire for overnight
burning or to give additional heat when
it is particularly cold. You may also need
to re-open the Primary air to encourage
the non-wood fuel to burn effectively
depending on the load. Be very careful
to avoid overloading the firechamber.
Refuelling on to a low firebed
When refuelling you must ensure that
there is a sufficient quanity of glowing
embers and ash so that the new fuel
charge will quickly ignite. Refuelling
on an inadquate bed of embers will
create excess smoke and will take much
longer. It is very much easier
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4 Refuelling
For best results: Just before you refuel –
Primary Air – fully open
Secondary Air – fully open
After loading and when new fuel is
burning well –
Primary Air – close completely
Secondary Air– adjust to suit
Regular, smaller loads are better
because they keep the firechamber at a
higher temperature, without over-firing
it. The higher operating temperature
helps prevent nuisance smoke and
sooty deposits.
Never overfill the firechamber and also
avoid over-sized pieces of wood which
will ‘slow’ the fire down at the start but
then could lead to over-firing.
Before refuelling open the Primary and
Secondary air supply so that there is a
good strong fire so that the embers are
glowing red which will help the new
fuel to start burning quickly. This will
also ensure that there is no build-up of
The recommended maximum fuel load: Photo
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and quicker to ‘start’ again by adding
a suitable quanity of kindling to the
reamaining embers ensuring that there
are sufficient brightly burning flames
before other medium sized logs are
then added.
IMPORTANT: Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified
in this manual (see page 16 and photos
opposite and below) should not be
exceeded. Overloading can cause excess
smoke and is dangerous.
Operating with the door open
This stove is not designed to be
operated with the door left open,
except as directed in these instructions.
This can cause excess smoke and can be
dangerous (see pages 16 – 19).
Operating with the air controls
left open
Uaing this stove with the air controls
left open can cause excess smoke.
This stove must not be operated with
air controls or door left open, except
as directed in these instructions (see
previous pages 16 – 20).
Operating in a Smoke Control Area
To meet your legal obligations when
operating this stove in a UK Smoke
Control Area it must be operated
correctly to minimise the amount of
smoke it produces.
• Burn only dry fully seasoned wood
with a moisture content of less than
20% (or approved smokeless solid fuels).
• Or burn Approved Smokeless Fuels
• This instruction book should be left
with the end-user.
BURNING MINERAL FUELS
Do not use in a Smoke Control Area
unless it is an Approved Smokeless Fuel
(see www.smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk).
Recommended maximum
approved smokeless fuel load:
pproximately 1.5kg of approved s
mokeless ovals, see www.hetas.co.uk or
ask your Approved Coal Merchant, see
www.coalmerchants.co.uk.
How to burn mineral fuel
Mineral fuels require much more air
from below the fire for combustion
than wood. This means (depending on
your chimney / flue draught) that
Primary air is generally needed
throughout all of the burning phases.
The Primary air should be fully open at
the start of the lighting phase.
Burning mineral fuels also requires the
grate to be riddled to clear ash so an
adequate supply of Primary air can flow
through it to the fuel load. How much
you need to riddle is very much a
matter of trial and error depending on
the fuel type and burn rate. Always use
a heat resistant tool such as a poker
from a companion set to riddle and
do this as quickly as possible to help
maintain the temperature inside the
firechamber. At the beginning of the
lighting stage the grate should always
be clear of mineral fuel ash.
Light your fire in the traditional way
with a small wood kindling fire and
small amounts of your choice of mineral
fuel placed lightly on top making sure
to leave plenty of air space. Once the
mineral fuel is burning well add more