FDC 5i Taper Installation and operating instructions manual - page 12
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FDCiT
Issue 03 10/14
Baffle: It is essential to check the top of the baffle for build up of soot and ash regularly
when in use and after a long period of no use. From time to time remove the baffle if
necessary to ensure that the flue way entrance is clear.
6.4 Fuels
The appliance is fitted with a versatile multifuel grate and the appliance has been tested
and approved burning dry, well-seasoned logs or Ancit smokeless fuel. These are the
recommended fuels. For all other fuels please contact the manufacturer for advice.
Warning!- Petroleum coke fuels or household waste must not be burnt on this
appliance.
Should any difficulties arise over fuel quality or suitability, consult your local approved
fuel merchant.
6.5 Important Notes for Wood burning
With a full load of wood, the stove will need to be refuelled approximately every 1.5
hours. Wood can be stacked higher in the stove than solid mineral fuel but care must be
taken that logs do not touch the baffle or the glass panel. Do not stack logs above the
level of the tertiary air inlets at the back of the stove.
Wood burns most efficiently with the primary air controls closed and the secondary (air
wash) controls a small amount open. Carefully adjusting the fuel load and secondary air
controls will then control the burn rate of the stove. Always make sure that flames are
visible above the wood after re-fuelling for cleanest burning. After re-fuelling open the
air wash full for 3 to 5 minutes or until the logs are fully blackened to achieve full
flames above the fuel.
Wood burns best on a bed of ash and it is therefore only necessary to remove surplus
ash from the stove occasionally.
Burn only dry, well-seasoned wood, which should have been cut, split and stacked -
under protection from rain - for at least 12-24 months with free air movement around the
sides of the stack to enable it to dry out. Burning wet or unseasoned wood will create tar
deposits in the stove and chimney and will not produce a satisfactory heat output. Wood
that is not properly dry (‘dry’ is considered to be less than 20% internal moisture
content) uses up energy from the burn process to evaporate the water inside the
wood thus creating very poor conditions for combustion. The main cause of
burning problems with wood stoves is due to excessively damp wood. Wood can appear
perfectly dry on the outside but still contain 40-50% water on the inside. A moisture
meter can be purchased from stove and equipment suppliers if you wish to check your
wood source is correct.
6.5.1 Refuelling on to a low fire bed
If there is insufficient burning material in the fire bed to light a new fuel charge,
excessive smoke emission can occur. Refuelling must be carried out onto a sufficient
quantity of glowing embers and ash so that the new fuel charge will ignite in a
reasonable period. If there are too few embers in the fire bed, add suitable kindling to
prevent excessive smoke.
6.5.2 Fuel overloading
The maximum amount of fuel specified in this manual should not be exceeded,
overloading can cause excess smoke.
6.5.3 Operation with door left open
Operation with the door open can cause excess smoke and spillage into the room. The
appliance must not be operated with the appliance door left open.