Multifuel Grate
Your Hunter Stove is fitted with a locomotive type grate. So that de-
ashing can be carried out cleanly and easily, it is riddled from the outside
of the stove with the doors closed. The grate is designed to burn both
wood and solid fuels.
To burn solid mineral fuels place the operating tool over the riddling
spigot and pull it down towards you. When left in that position, air is
directed under and up through the slots in the firebed, giving the optimum
conditions for burning solid fuels.
It is important that the riddling tool is used to remove the ash to ensure
airflow through the firebed and allow the fire to burn over the entire area of the grate.
The ashpan should be emptied at least daily and ash should never be allowed to build up over a
period of time as this will result in damage to the fire bars. The flat end of the riddling tool can
be used to carry the ashpan.
To burn wood, push the operating tool up and away from you. When left in this position, air is
restricted through the bed of the fire providing a solid base to build up a bed of ash. Surplus ash
can be removed either by gentle riddling or with a shovel.
It might prove beneficial when burning more reactive fuels to leave the grate in a “neutral”
position, thus directing some under fire air and some over fire air to the firebed.
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. Light the fire at the base leaving all air controls open. Allow
the fuel to reach a steady glow and build the fire up gradually. Once you have a good fire
established across the grate bed, further fuel can be added as required.
Solid Mineral Fuel Burning
Recommended Solid Mineral Fuels
Only authorised fuels may be used in UK smoke control areas. A list of authorised fuels can be
found at http://uksmokecontrolareas.co.uk/fuels.php
This stove has been independently tested and approved to burn manufactured and natural
smokeless fuels that appear in the HETAS guide. A current list of approved fuels can be found
at http://hetas.co.uk/public/hetas_guide.html
Approval does not cover the use of other fuels either alone or mixed with the suitable fuels listed
above, nor does it cover instructions for the use of other fuels.
Warning!- Petroleum coke fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local approved coal
merchant or:
HET S Ltd.– Telephone 01242 673257 – www.hetas.co.uk
Solid Fuel ssociation – Telephone 0800 600 000 – www.solidfuel.co.uk
