Using The Wood Burning Stove - RAIS Poleo II 106 SST Manuel D'utilisateur

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Using the wood burning stove

Adjustment of the air damper - The damper has 3 settings.
Position 1
The damper is almost closed meaning that there is a minimal air intake.
Position 2
Push the handle towards the right until it stops. This position provides full secondary air
intake.
In the event of ordinary combustion the handle is to be adjusted to the interval between 1
and 2.
When the flames are clear and yellow, the damper has been adjusted correctly resulting in
slow/optimal combustion.
Position 3
Lift the handle up, and push it towards the right. The damper is fully open and provides
full primary and secondary air intake. This position is for the kindling phase and is not
used in connection with normal operation.
Control
If the ash is white and the walls in the combustion chamber sott-free after the stove has
been used, the air regulation was set correctly and the wood was sufficiently dry.
First usage
A careful start pays off. Start with a small fire, so that the wood burning stove can get
accustomed to the high temperature. This gives the best start and any damage is avoided.
Be aware that a strange but harmless odour and smoke concoction may emanate from
the surface of the stove, the first time you fire up. This is because the paint and materi-
als need to harden. The odour disappears quickly, but you should check the ventilation
and draught, if possible. See also, the IMPORTANT warning notice below about persistent
fumes.
During this process you must be careful not to touch the painted surfaces, and it is recom-
mended that you regularly open and close the door to prevent the door seal from sticking.
The stove may also produce "clicking noises" during heating and cooling, caused by the
large temperature differences which the material is subjected to.
Never use any type of liquid fuel for kindling or maintaining the fire. You could be at risk
of explosion.
The stove gets very hot when in use always wear protective gloves when tending the
stove.
If the stove has not been used for a while, follow the steps as if you were using it for the
first time.
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