Managing your wood supplies
If you are buying wood from a log merchant, try to ensure that the
wood has been seasoned for at least 2 years. 3 years is even better. The
wood should preferably be cut to lengths of 300mm (12”) and split to
a width of between 50mm and 100mm (2”- 4”).
Store the wood under cover to protect from rain but ideally the wood
should be stored in a place where the wind will be allowed to freely
ventilate the sack.
Try to obtain hardwoods such as oak, elm, beech or ash. These woods
will provide more calorific value per cubic metre than softwoods.
Trouble Shooting
SMOKE EMISSION
If smoke occurs when the stove door is opened, it is a sign that the flue
draught is inadequate. Mostly, burning unseasoned wood causes this
condition and it usually indicates that the combustion temperatures
are too low. To overcome a weak draught, ensure your wood is dry
and build a hot fire, leaving both air controls in the fully open position.
If the problem persists, arrange for your chimney to be expertly
checked for design and contstruction faults. In some instances, down
draught conditions will exist and it may be necessary to fit an anti
down draught device to the top of the chimney.
FIRE DOES NOT BURN FOR LONG PERIODS
Wood can contain a number of variable factors related to species,
weight, age and moisture content. It is therefore difficult to be precise
with regards to the length of burn time.
If it is thought that the fuel is burning too quickly:-
• The diameter of the logs is too small.
• If softwoods are used, change to using hardwoods.
• Excessive chimney draught. If so, fit a draught stabiliser.
• Worn out door and glass seals need replacing.
Always try to avoid running your stove for long periods of time with
the air controls closed. This point is particularly important if the wood
is not well seasoned. Failure to do so, will cause the glass, stove walls,
and chimney to become soiled with tar deposits.
Five Year Warranty
If the castings on this appliance should prove to be defective within
five years of the purchase date, the faulty castings will be replaced free
of charge, subject to the following conditions:
1) The purchaser shall complete the registration card enclosed and
return it within seven days of purchase. Failure to return the
registration card could result in delays in processing any claims.
2) The appliance shall have been installed in compliance with the
installation instructions and current Building Regulations.
3) The appliance shall not have been used for the burning of
unseasoned wood and/or prohibited fuels.
4) This warranty only applies to the appliance body castings and does
not include renewable components including grates, ashpans, and
glass, seals, baffle plates and chips on enamel castings.
5) This warranty does not cover site visits and any claims should be
notified to your dealer.
This warranty does not affect your Statutory Rights.
Stovax Limited, Falcon Road, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter
, Devon, England, EX2 7LF
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Telephone: (01392) 474011 Fax: (01392) 219932
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