Olymberyl HF217-SE Baby Gabriel User manual

Olymberyl® HF217-SE Baby Gabriel
Defra Smoke Exempted Free-standing
Non-Boiler Wood Burner
Instruction Manual
Published November 2013
Please note This appliance has been
independently tested and approved
by Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’
to allow the burning of wood in
designated UK Smoke Control Areas
(see page 13). 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 shown above
should you ever need to make a claim
under the Hi-Flame Warranty. You will
also find the serial number, beginning
with HF, on the CE plate at the rear of
the stove as well as on the lid of the
outer packaging.
This appliance has
been approved by Hetas
This appliance has been approved
by Hetas Limited specifically as an
intermittent operating appliance for
burning wood only. Please note that
Hetas Limited Appliance Approval only
covers the use of wood fuels in this
appliance. Hetas Limited Approval does
not cover the use of other fuels, either
alone or mixed with wood, nor does
it cover instructions for the use of
other fuels.
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USER WARNING NOTE
Properly installed, operated and
maintained this stove will not emit
fumes into the dwelling.
Occasional fumes from removing
ash and refuelling may occur.
However, persistent fume emission
is potentially dangerous and must
not be tolerated.
If fume emission does persist, then
the following immediate action
should be taken:
• Open doors and windows to ventilate
the room and then leave the premises
• Let the fire go out
• Check for flue or chimney blockage
and clean if required
• Do not attempt to relight the fire until
the cause of the fume emission has been
identified and corrected. If necessary
seek expert advice
The most common cause of fume
emission is flueway or chimney
blockage. For your own safety these
must be kept clean at all times see
page 34.
If the CO alarm (which should be
fitted at the time of installation)
sounds, please follow the advice
above.
Please note: From 1 September 2014
a CO alarm will now be a mandatory
requirement for all stove installations in
the Republic of Ireland.
WATCH OUT
!
CARBON MONOXIDE KILLS
CONTENTS
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Back Cover
Introduction
Packing List
Installer Safety First
Standard Features
General Dimensions
Technical Data / CPR
Important Safety Advice
Assembling the Stove
Flue Options
Installation Regulations
Smoke Control Areas
Recommended Fuels
Prohibited Fuels
Important: First Fires
Burning Wood Logs
Lighting a Wood Fire
Some Simple Tips
Removing Ash
Installation Check-list
Installation General Guidelines
Commissioning
Trouble-shooting
Standing Down
Routine Maintenance
Hi-Flame Warranty
Annual Service
Service Record
Spares Service
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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
4 Legs
6 30mm Leg Fixing Bolts (2 spare)
6 Leg Fixing Bolt Washers (2 spare)
4 Leg Height Adjustment Bolts
1 Handle Cover
1 Handle Cover Securing Bolt
3 Log Retaining Bars
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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INTRODUCTION
Thank-you for purchasing the
Baby Gabriel stove. We are
confident that 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 to 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
may be unfamiliar with its correct
operation.
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.
PLEASE NOTE This instruction manual
is also used for a number of other free-
standing 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
Baby Gabriel stove. However, the principles
illustrated here remain the same.
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited

INSTALLER SAFETY FIRST
BS 8303 Code of Practice
Please refer to the current issue of
British Standard BS 8303, Code of
Practice for installation of domestic
heating appliances burning solid
mineral fuel. Make reference to Building
Regulations, Local Authority Byelaws
and other specifications / regulations
as they affect the installation of this
appliance. See page 12.
Health and Safety
During the installation of this stove
and any related building works you
must comply with any current Health &
Safety at Work regulations. When the
stove is fired up always wear protective
gloves and use the tool supplied when
adjusting the stove’s air controls.
Asbestos
This stove does not contain Asbestos.
However, check that there is no
possibility of disturbing any asbestos
based materials during its installation.
You may intend removing an older
appliance prior to installing your new
stove, and you should be aware that
the old appliance or installation could
incorporate heat protective asbestos
sheet. Use appropriate protective
equipment and seek specialist guidance
at www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos – do not
underestimate the potential dangers
of Asbestos.
Fire Cement
Some types of fire cement are caustic
and should not be allowed to come into
contact with the skin. Protective gloves
and glasses should be worn when
applying fire cement. In case of contact
wash immediately with plenty of water.
Always read and follow the fire cement
manufacturer’s instructions.
Care should also be taken to avoid
unnecessary contact between the
stove’s surfaces and the fire cement as
this could damage the paintwork. Any
excess fire cement should be quickly
removed before it hardens.
Handling
The Baby Gabriel stove is extremely
heavy (83kg / 13st 10lb) and therefore
adequate facilities must be available
for its safe loading, unloading and site
handling.
Metal Parts
When installing or servicing this stove
care should be taken to avoid the
possibility of personal injury from the
stove’s metal parts. Particular care
should be taken to avoid sharp edges
when handling or attaching the flue
liner.
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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,
manufacturer’s 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
Adjusts the air which enters under the
fire grate to boost the combustion
process during the initial lighting phase
when burning wood – not normally
used after this stage.
2 Secondary Air Control
Adjusts the air supply which enters at
the top of the fire chamber to ensure
cleaner more efficient wood burning.
Part of the airwash system
3 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
4 External Control
for Riddling Grate
Allows fuel to be riddled
without opening the
fire chamber door
5 Top or Rear
Flue Option
Simple to switch
depending
on the type of
installation
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3
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4
5
5

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GENERAL DIMENSIONS
414
435
555
95
134
345
134
125
ø
All dimensions are in mm

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Construction Products Regulation
Declaration of Performance (DoP)
Hi-Flame Fireplace (UK) Limited declare
that the test stove submitted for type
testing of the HF217-SE model
represented the full production model
specifications in all critical technical
parameters needed to fulfil the
requirements of the testing standard BS
EN 13240:2001 + Amd 2:2004.
No modifications were required to
the items tested in order to meet the
requirements of the standard.
All applicable criteria on the type test
have been passed in respect of the
materials, design and construction as
well as the instructions and marking.
Data derived from Kiwa GasTec BS EN
13240:2001 tests during September
2012 (report number 6621).
General Specification
Model Name Olymberyl Baby Gabriel
Model Number HF217-SE
Overall Height 555 mm
Overall Width 414 mm
Overall Depth 345 mm
Net Weight 83 kg
Gross Weight (packed) 91 kg
Data from CE Test EN13240
Burning Wood Logs:
Nominal Heat Output 4.6 kW
Refuelling Interval 45 minutes
Efficiency (net) 75.0%
Mean CO Emission (at 13%) 0.25
Mean Flue Gas Temperature 296ºC
Flue Gas Mass Flow 4.5 g/s
Minimum Distance to Combustibles
Rear 450 mm
Sides 350 mm
NB We do not recommend the use
of mantels made from combustible
materials such as wood
Non-combustible Hearths
At a nominal output of 4.6kW and
when operated in accordance with
these instructions this stove is suitable
for use with a 12mm non-combustible
hearth – subject to current Building
Regulations.
Tested hearth temp (Wood) 30.4ºC
Fuel Requirements
Hardwood Logs:
Moisture content <20%
Maximum Log Length 250 mm
Maximum Fuel Load 1.5 kg
Flue Requirements
Flue configuration top or rear
Flue pipe diameter 125 mm
Height to centre of rear flue 435 mm
From centre of top flue to back 134 mm
Minimum flue height from
base of stove 4500 mm
Minimum flue pressure 12Pa
Air Supply
A permanent means of ventilation may
be required for this stove in accordance
with the guidelines given in current
Building Regulations – please also see
page 24.
TECHNICAL DATA / CPR DECLARATION OF PERFORMANCE

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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 ob-
jects 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 eld-
erly or the infirm are present, to prevent
accidental contact with the stove, always
use a safety fireguard manufactured in
accordance with BS8423:2002, Fire-
guards for use with solid fuel appliances.
• This stove should not be fitted in a
room with an extractor fan (eg kitchen)
as this will adversely effect 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.
• 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
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 UK by
Kiwa GasTec. Alterations to its
construction could be potentially
dangerous and will 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 flueway
and the top of baffle plate regularly
to help avoid potential blockages (see
page 34).
• Clean your chimney regularly (see
page 35).

ASSEMBLING THE STOVE
Your new cast iron stove is extremely
heavy. Always handle it with care and
make sure that you have additional
strong help when you move it.
The ash lip on the Baby Gabriel® is
factory fitted and, along with 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 fuel retaining
bars, can be removed to help reduce
the weight. Under no circumstances
should the door be removed as this will
invalidate your Hi-Flame 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 4 and make sure
that you have all of the components
listed before proceeding. Some
components are contained within the
ash pan
• Legs Gently lay the stove on its back
to access the base. Use old carpet or
cushions to prevent damage to the back
of the stove. Remove the four bolts at
each corner of the base of the stove.
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These are to protect the leg bolt hole
threads during the production process.
Use machine oil to lubricate the leg
bolts before fitting each of the legs. The
washer is fitted between the bolt head
and leg flange. Do not over-tighten
these bolts as this will damage the cast
iron.
Return the stove to the upright position
being careful to help ease the weight
and pressure on the rear legs. Do not
drag the stove once the legs have been
fitted. Always lift the stove to finally
position it. Alternatively it may be
possible to place the stove on heavy
duty plastic sheeting or thick floor
covering to slide the stove into
position, being careful not to damage
any finished floor surfaces with trapped
grit or building debris
• Baffle Plate Check the position of
the baffle plate (sometimes known as
the throat plate) inside the ‘roof’ of the
stove to ensure that it has not moved
during transit. This is a heavy metal
plate which directs flames and helps
retain heat inside the stove. The base of
this plate should sit securely on a small
ledge at the back of the firechamber,
towards the top. The rest of the plate is
supported by two additional retaining
lugs at the top middle of the side
firebricks to maintain it at the correct
angle and in line with the top of these
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 the
stove’s installation as you will need to
regularly check the top of this plate
and the access to the flueway to avoid

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FLUE OPTIONS
The HF217-SE 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.
The HF217-SE stove is delivered already
configured for a rear fitted 125mm (5”)
flue pipe but can easily be switched to
the top fitting flue option. To do this
remove the ‘hob’ from the lid of the
stove by unscrewing the two bolts.
Always use the correct sized Phillips
crosshead screwdriver and be careful
not to damage the bolt heads as these
will be re-used. This cover and sealing
gasket can now be re-used as a
blanking plate to seal the rear flue
aperture once the flue collar has also
been removed.
Ensure that the rope gasket is
positioned correctly to make a good
all-round seal between the collar and
plate. Lubricate the new bolt holes with
machine oil to avoid damaging the cast
iron threads. Heat-resistant cement may
also be required to ensure an adequate
seal between the stove and
components. Avoid getting fire cement
on the paintwork by masking the
immediate working area. Any excess
fire cement should be removed
immediately.
potential soot build up and blockages.
Once you know how to do this it is a
very easy operation. See page 34
• 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.
Your stove is now ready for installation.
• Moving Do not drag the stove.
Always lift the stove to finally position
it. Alternatively it may be possible to
place the stove on heavy duty plastic
sheeting or thick floor covering to slide
the stove into position, being careful
not to damage any finished floor
surfaces with trapped grit or building
debris.
• Flue Options The HF217-SE stove is
delivered already configured for a rear
fitted 125mm (5”) flue pipe but can
easily be switched to the top fitting flue
option. To do this see right.

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). Your authorised
Hi-Flame dealer will also be able
to help and advise you.
For further information on local
Building Regulations 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
The 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
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Republic of Ireland
Approved Document J – Heat Producing
Appliances (Revised September 2014)
www.environ.ie
Other Information Points
For additional useful information and
links to the government websites
above, including informative down-
loads, visit The Solid Fuel Technology
Institute website 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 an authori-
tative and informative download guide
to solid fuel flues and chimneys.
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.

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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 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 Baby Gabriel HF217-SE 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.
YOUR LEGAL OBLIGATIONS
IF YOU LIVE IN A UK SMOKE
CONTROL AREA

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RECOMMENDED FUELS
• Hetas Approval Please note that
Hetas Limited Appliance Approval only
covers the use of wood fuel in this
appliance. Hetas Limited Approval does
not cover the use of other fuels, either
alone or mixed with wood, nor does it
cover instructions for the use of other
fuels.
• Defra Smoke Exemption The
Baby Gabriel HF217-SE stove is approved
by Defra as an ‘exempted appliance’
to allow the burning of wood in desig-
nated UK 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
Hi-Flame for use in the HF217-SE:
• 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
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

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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
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.
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 may also
an offence in non-Smoke Control Areas.
Hi-Flame do not recommend burning
the following fuels:
• Smokeless Mineral Fuels The
Defra Smoke Exempt configured version
of this stove (SE) has not been CE tested
for burning mineral fuels and therefore
Hi-Flame do not recommend their use
in this stove.
• 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.
• Peat or Turf Not suitable for burning
in this stove.
• Household Rubbish Printed matter
(excluding very small amounts of
newspaper for starting the fire if
necessary), plastic, rubber, lacquered or
impregnated wood, plywood, chip-
board 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.
• Wood products Never burn any kind
of tanalised timber (pre-2006 products
could contain dangerous arsenic
pentoxide) or old painted or varnished
timber or boards, which may contain
harmful formaldehyde resins (this
includes most plywoods, chipboard and
MDF).

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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 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
installation.
BURNING WOOD LOGS
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 both cost-effective invest-
ments 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 precisely
where you want them by using heat-
resistant tongs if necessary.
Always open the stove door gently to
avoid unnecessary air turbulence due to
the differences in air pressure between
the stove and the room which could
cause ash or small lighted embers to
be drawn from the fire chamber 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.
The Wood Fire
Wood takes its combustion air from the
top of the fire chamber so understand-
ing how and you use the Secondary air
control (which also controls the airwash)
at the top of the stove is important.
Wood will always burn best on a bed of
its own embers which also forms a
barrier that helps reflects the heat and
protects the fire grate from being
damaged. Therefore you should leave a
bed of ash in place to create a layer of
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occasionally ridding or 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.
The Fuel Load
Ideally the logs should be
approximately 225 – 250mm (9” – 10”)
long and a typical fuel load should
weigh 1.0 – 1.5kg (2.2lb – 3.3lb).
To get the best out of your stove,
you will need three different thick-
nesses 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”)
The recommended maximum fuel load: Photo
shows a typical loosely stacked fuel load of
approximately 1.5kg of fully seasoned wood logs
approx 250mm (9”) long by 75 – 100mm thick
AB
C
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
burn with a dull orange flame. Burning
the stove like this for a sustained period
will create unnecessary smoke and not
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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
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
Use the tool provided to adjust the Secondary air
/ Airwash control at the top of the stove
The Primary air the base of the stove door is
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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
off.
3 The Main Firing Phase
For best results:
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 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.
Maximum fuel load: This should never be higher
than the lowest part of the semi circle cut-out
shape in the rear firebrick as shown. Ensure that
logs are secure behind the front fire fence so that
there is no possibility of them rolling out
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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.
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
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 5 minutes, close
the Primary air and adjust the flame
pattern again to your requirements with
the Secondary air (Airwash) control.
Refuelling on to a low firebed
When refuelling you must ensure that
there is a sufficient quantity of glowing
embers and ash so that the new fuel
charge will quickly ignite. Refuelling
on an inadequate bed of embers will
create excess smoke and will take
much longer. It is very much easier
and quicker to ‘start’ again by adding
a suitable quantity of kindling to the
remaining embers ensuring that there
are sufficient brightly burning flames
before medium sized logs are added.
IMPORTANT: Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified
in this manual (see page 8) should not
be exceeded. Overloading can cause
excess smoke and is also 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