USER GUIDE
Cracked liners do not need replacing as
long as they still remain in situ. However, a
crumbling liner or one which does not
remain in situ should be replaced.
MULTI FUEL OR FLEXIFUEL GRATE
The grate in your
Villager
stove comprises of
a series
of reciprocating cast iron bars seated
on a pivoted comb. These should come
pre-assembled in your new stove.
All bars in the grate are identical, but every
other bar is rotated 180 degrees, with the ends
of the bars marked ‘H’ sitting on the high
sections of the comb, and the ends marked
‘L’ sitting on the low sections.
The riddling lever, either on the side or front of
the stove, can be operated with the stove
operating
tool to riddle ash into the ash pan
below. Only riddle
the stove with the door
closed and stop once red embers begin to fall
into the ash pan.
After extended use it may be necessary to
replace some of the grate bars. Periodic
inspection
of the
bars is recommended and
any damaged bars replaced. Also check
for obstructions that may prevent the
operation of the riddling mechanism.
DOOR GLASS
The door glass should remain clear during
normal burning. However, under certain
conditions, such as burning at a low rate, using
damp wood or overnight burning, the glass
may become
somewhat blackened. To remedy
this, operate
the appliance at a fast rate.
Alternatively when the stove is cold, open the
door and clean the inside face of the glass
with a damp cloth or with glass cleaner
(available from stove stockists and online at
www.aradastovesandspares.com).
REDUCED BURNING
When wood is burnt slowly in a closed appli-
ance, it produces moisture and tar, which will
create condensation and deposits in the
chimney. This effect can be minimised by
burning hard for a short period, fifteen to
twenty minutes, twice a day.
Please Note: To avoid chimney problems your
appliance should not be burnt at a reduced
burn rate without a period of fast burning.
OVER FIRING & CHIMNEY FIRES
DO NOT over fire your appliance. Firing the
stove at maximum for prolonged periods may
result in over-firing. If the chimney connector
or casing glows red the appliance is being
over-fired, this may result in a chimney fire.
ASH REMOVAL
The appliance will require ash to be removed
periodically but an ash bed of approximately
20mm (3/4”) should be maintained. Care
must be taken not to burn hands or household
objects with falling embers.
If your stove has an ash pan it should be
emptied when the level of ash reaches the
top of the ash pan. On no account should the
ash be allowed to build up to touch the
underside of the grate bars, as this will greatly
reduce the life time of the grate. The ash will
require less frequent removal when
burning wood than solid fuels.
6Villager User Guide
