Saey 478.0294 SERIES Operating Instructions Manual - page 5
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It is advisable to set the thermostat to a lower position after about half an hour. This will ensure that combustion takes
place correctly.
The setting of the thermostat depends on the heat level required, and must be determined individually.
The heat capacity is also determined by other factors : the local conditions, the condition of the building and the
chimney. After some experimentation, you will be able to regulate your stove easily and confidently.
9. TIPS
a) When using brown coal
The quantities of fuel used in this regard (long briquettes 6” - 7” and small briquettes) are determined by the heat level
required. The stove should only be filled to the maximum level when a lot of heat is required.
The lowest setting (1-2) is the “glow setting”.
For heating during the night, when only a little heat is required, it is adequate to place 3 to 4 long briquettes or 2 shovels
of small briquettes on the burning grate without poking the ash.
Now set the thermostat to minimal air supply (1-2).
b) When using crushed foundry coke
In the case of poor combustion, processed crushed foundry coke requires a larger quantity of combustion air.
This means that it will not be possible to operate the stove at the lowest thermostat setting, as in the case of other
fuels. In addition, the setting of the thermostat can only be reduced gradually in this case.
10. REFILLING WITH FUELS
Coal : The shaking grate should be used every time the stove is refilled. Before opening the filling funnel lid, the
thermostat should be set to the position “8 open”.
This will ensure that the fumes present in the filling funnel or the combustion chamber do not escape into the area
where the stove is installed.
Wood : Do not poke
11. WOOD COMBUSTION
a) Conversion
If you want to burn wood in the stove, a small conversion is required. After removing the filling funnel lid (standard
model) or the drop-in frame (TOP model), you can remove the filling funnel from the stove.
b) Topping up
To stoke the fire - thermostat: setting 1-2 (basic wood position)
- open the air slider (max.)
Open the thermostat to prevent smoke from escaping via the side door.
On a coal bed that is still glowing adequately, lay down 3 logs next to the right “filler door” or the “door with glass panel”,
in a maximum of 2 layers. Do not overfill.
c) Operation
The burning of wood is accompanied by high flames and heavy smoke production. Wood must be burnt up rapidly and
with a constant oxygen supply. The combustion process may not be slowed down under any circumstances.
Negative consequences could be:
* smouldering fire, condensation and tar discharge
* excessive production of soot
* inconvenience caused by smoke (emission of harmful substances)