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7 - USING THE STOVE
7.1 - Combustion
For an optimal combustion, it is essential that the-
re is a sufficient intake of combustion air inside the
combustion chamber. Therefore, it is appropriate
to verify that the external air intake is present and
is not obstructed, and that the combustion air inlet
tube on the rear of the stove is free from obstruc-
tions.
For a more efficient combustion, there are several
combustion air inlets inside the combustion cham-
ber: one primary air inlet and one secondary air
inlet.
The primary air is essential during the lighting up
phase and is fed into the lower part of the combu-
stion chamber; The secondary air is instead fed
into the upper part of the combustion chamber
and serves to improve combustion itself and help
keep the door glass clean.
Both primary and secondary air are adjustable.
For an efficient combustion it is essential to regu-
late the right amount of air in the combustion
chamber, so as to also reduce emissions of
harmful gases into the environment. To best ad-
just primary and secondary air, act on the levers
shown in the figure below.
To open the air to the maximum, position the le-
vers towards the outside of the stove.
To completely close the air, position the levers
towards the center of the stove.
5 - PERMITTED FUELS
The stoves are designed for using wood. For a
high efficiency, the use of wood with humidity lo-
wer than 20% is recommended. For drying wet
wood, storage in a well-ventilated room for a pe-
riod of 2 years is recommended.
If wooden logs are used, they must be kept in a
dry environment so as not to compromise them
with excessive humidity. The use of excessively
damp wood or logs leads to a loss of efficiency of
at least 20%, to a higher fuel consumption and to
tar production which further reduces the efficiency
of the stove.
6 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SAFE USE
OF THE STOVE
It is absolutely forbidden to use flammable liquids
for lighting up and using the stove. It is also forbid-
den to burn any type of plastic, wood containing
chemical materials and other chemically treated
wood waste. Use only the permitted fuels listed in
paragraph 5.
Some surfaces of the stove, especially the front
glass areas, are subject to severe overheating and
can cause serious burns on touch. It is therefore
recommended to handle the stove with the utmost
attention when it is lit up or during the minutes
immediately after the flame is put out.
It is prohibited to place flammable materials on the
stove when in use or when it is still hot, it can igni-
te and cause a fire. It is forbidden to place any
type of container containing cold water on top of
the stove.
It is recommended to be extremely cautious when
removing hot ash. Hot ash must not come into
contact with flammable substances, for example
when they are emptied into a dustbin.
In the event the chimney catches fire, immediately
extinguish the flame in the stove by closing the
combustion air inlet through the special levers
(see paragraph 6.1), remove the hot ashes with a
small shovel and deposit them in a non-flammable
container. Contact the fire brigade immediately.
MORETTI DESIGN will not be held responsible for
any damage to people, animals or things resulting
from unauthorized modifications to the appliance
or from failure to comply with the indications provi-
ded here.
Secondary
air lever
Primary air
lever
