WARRIOR Stoves WSDAID Manual - page 17
dangerous. Immediately after lighting close the fire door or doors. Once the fire has been
established add more fuel to the fire bed and adjust the air controls according to your
requirements.
Fuel Types:
Wood:
All natural wood is suitable for burning on this stove, provided that it is well seasoned and
has a moisture content below Twenty Percent. The maximum suitable log length for this
stove is 40cm. Beware of using manmade woods i.e. Chipboard or Plywood which have a
high content of adhesive which can cause damage to the Stove and the Chimney. Manmade
woods are also now available manufactured primarily from plastic, these must not be burnt
in the stove. Recently felled generally green in colour or wet wood must not be burnt as this
can produce excessive tar and creosote which can damage the fire and chimney, in extreme
instances it could potentially cause a fire in the chimney. If you find that the wood is
burning very quickly reduce the primary air intake and increase the air through the
secondary (and tertiary) air inlets.
Solid Fuels:
Most Solid Fuels are suitable for burning on your stove, check with your fuel provider as to
the type that will suit best. Petroleum based solid fuels must NOT be used in your stove, the
use of such fuel will invalidate your guarantee as will the use of smaller sized fuels that can
clog the grate. Fuels which have a maximum dimension of less than 35mm are NOT
suitable. The larger the fuel size then the greater the draught will be in the fire box, this will
speed up the rate of combustion. i.e. The stove will burn more quickly. Household coal is
not particularly suited as it produces excessive ash and chimney deposits. Recommended
fuels are listed on the Hetas Ltd. website that is listed at the rear of this manual .
Peat:
Compressed peat is a suitable fuel where available, it must not be used in its original form
which is primarily water. Ensure from the supplier that the moisture content is low.
A combination of the above fuels may be used to best suit individual requirements.
Do NOT burn household waste or plastics in the stove. Burning plastic can produce toxic
fumes and some articles of waste may possibly explode as well as produce fumes. Burning
such products will also invalidate the guarantee.
Ash Removal:
Ash should frequently be removed, preferably before the ashpan is full and certainly before
the ash reaches the underside of the grate. If ash is allowed to build up close to the
underside of the grate then the life expectancy of the grate will be severely reduced as it will
be burning hot on both sides.
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Stove Operation Continued.