LIGHTING
Only well-seasoned or kiln dried logs
should be used with a maximum moisture
content of 20% and an approximate size
of 300mm x 70mm diameter. Use of
unseasoned damp logs will make lighting
the unit difficult resulting in smoke/tar
staining the glass, excessive smoke and
particle emissions and also minimal heat
output.
The below lighting procedure is designed
to ensure minimal smoke and particle
emission and also to minimise smoke
stains on the glass window. With
practice all the above will become easier to
achieve.
The Clean Burn XL has a door at each
end, with a sliding burning tray inside
each, which you can pull out to a stop-
point. There is an air lever positioned in
the centre of the front of the unit below
the glass to create the optimal air flow
across the full length of the unit. To start
the lighting process, pull out the air lever
fully, open the doors at each end and pull
out both trays until they reach their stop
point.
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Set up a fire in both burning trays and we
recommend using the top-down lighting
method. Firstly place 2 or 3 small logs
bark down in each tray, followed by a
criss-cross of kindling on top and finally
couple of firelighters. Push the trays
back into position and light the
firelighters. Ensure the doors remain
slightly ajar to aid airflow. Once the
kindling is fully alight and the logs have
caught, you can close the doors.
However, if the fire dies back or the unit
begins to smoke excessively, reopen
them until you can close without any
change in the fire.
During the first firing the paint goes through a curing process. The unit may give off an
unpleasant odour and the paint will smoke; this is quite normal as the paint cures and will
disappear after a few uses. On the first lighting run the unit for at least an hour at a high
temperature. We recommend burning the unit as soon as possible after delivery to
complete this curing process. Until the paint is cured it is very soft and is susceptible to
marks and scratches. Please avoid touching the paint during the curing process as it will
be very soft until it has cured.
