Tropicair ULEB’s need to be treated a little differently to your traditional wood burner, we have put
together an informational Tip Sheet so that you can get the best out of your ULEB.
Wood
We recommend burning soft woods that have been seasoned or kiln dried. Wood that has high moisture
content, very sappy or full of resin will cause jamming of the Flue’s downdraught lever, creosote will drip
down your flue and onto the moving plate, causing this to jam. If this happens, give the level a hard push or
pull. If this remains jammed, you will need to remove the top baffle plate in the top chamber and use a
hammer to dislodge the plate. Use the fire for about an hour with the flue lever open to burn off any
creosote that may have built up, this can take a bit of time to clear depending on how much wood you have
already burned in this condition.
Top Chamber
As you use your fire, Ash will start to build up on the Stainless-Steel Middle Baffle (steel plate), please
ensure that you leave a layer of Ash on the top plate. Ash acts as an insulator for the steel plate and will
help protect the lifespan of this part. If Ash is continually cleared from this area, you will start to notice
excessive wrapping of the plate, though some wrapping isn’t abnormal. You can push Ash down the centre
hole to help keep the top chamber tidy, but always leave a good layer of Ash around 20mm thick.
Flame Stabilizer | Centre Grate in Top Chamber
Your Flame Stabilizer has the biggest job in your ULEB; it is the part that will need to be replaced when it is
no longer able to do its job. The Flame Stabilizer must be cleared of Ash each time you light the fire, clearing
of Ash around the hole allows the air to flow down past the Flame Stabilizer. If this part is not cleared of Ash,
it will deteriorate a lot faster than needed.
Bottom Chamber
The Bottom Chamber door should be kept closed at all times during operation, this is where all the
emissions are being re-burnt before being released out the sides of the fire and up the flue.
Door Glass
We would recommend cleaning your door glass before each light with a wet cloth or paper towel and then
dry it with a dry cloth or paper towel. Burning the correct wood will also ensure a cleaner glass especially at
the bottom.
Top Baffle Plate
If your Top Baffle Plate falls down during operation, do not attempt to put it back while the fire going, wait
for the fire to be cold and position this back into the correct position, slotting this back into the 2 holes at
the back of the fire, you will know it is correctly located as you will no longer have any sideways movement.
Once this is back in, put the retaining blocks back in on each side at the front of the baffle to
ensure it is sitting securely back in place and is not able to move. If you are missing these 2
retaining blocks, please let Tropicair know.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
ULEB TIP SHEET
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