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You can also use compressed-wood logs, such as briquettes.
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Avoid softwoods, such as pine, because they produce a lot of smoke and soot that dirty the glass.
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Do not use flammable liquids to light the fire; always keep them away from the wood burner.
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Do not use the wood burner as an incinerator, never burn plastics, waste, garbage or rubbish.
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Remove the ashes when the wood burner is off and place them in a metal container as there may be
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burning embers hidden in the ashes.
Advantages of using good quality wood:
✓ Better heating power
✓ Better control in fire regulation
✓ Helps to keep a clean glass
✓ Helps to keep the wood burner and
flue cleaner and in better conditions
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hotter and more shining fire
Disadvantages of using wet and inconvenient wood:
Lower heating power
Dirtier glass
Water evaporation might oxide
metallic parts in the stove
Dirtier combustion chamber and flue.
Duller fire
Overloading the appliance with firewood decreases performance, reduces energy efficiency and
accelerates the wear and tear of the appliance.
Do not exceed the maximum load of firewood given at the end of the manual.
Overloading the appliance voids all the manufacturer's warranties.
3. 3 Lighting a fire
Important: lighting a fire must be done with thin dry wood.
1. Load a generous load of small or medium size open firewood, with a generous layer of wood chips or thin
firewood on top. You should leave the pieces crossed and with enough separation between them to allow
proper air flow.
2. Light the top layer of wood chips or thin wood, preferably the area closest to the door, and using special
products to set alight, if necessary.
3. Leave the door ajar, with an opening between 0,5cm to 3cm, so that enough air can enter for the fire to
light quickly.
4. Once the wood is well-lit, wait until the wood burner temperature is high before completely closing the
door (10 to 45 minutes, depending on factors like wood, air circulation, etc.) and adjust the air inlet. If you
find that the volume of flames decreases, or the fire tends to go out and the smoke inside the fireplace
increases, open the air intake more or repeat step 3.
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