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Installation and operation manual - Atlas woodburning cookstove
ENGLISH
Raking the coals is useful for two reasons. First, it brings them near where most of the combustion
air enters the firebox. This will ignite the new load quickly. Secondly, the charcoal will not be
smothered by the new load of wood. When the embers are simply spread inside the combustion
chamber, the new load smoulders for a long time before igniting.
4.5.4 Firing Each New Load Hot
Place the new load of wood on and behind the charcoal, not too close to the glass. Close the
door and open the air control fully until the firebox is full of flames, the wood has charred to
black and its edges are glowing red. Firing each load of wood hot accomplishes the following
things:
− Removes surface moisture from the wood,
− Creates a layer of char on the wood, which slows down the smoke release,
− Heats the firebox components so they reflect heat back to the fire, and
− Heats the chimney so it can produce strong, steady draft for the rest of the cycle.
Although it is important to fire each new load hot, do not allow the fire to burn at full intensity
for more than a few minutes.
THE COOKSTOVE SHOULD NOT BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE A NEW LOAD IS BEING
FIRED HOT.
DO NOT OVERFIRE.
Overloading the appliance with firewood decreases performance, reduces energy
efficiency and accelerates the wear and tear of the appliance. Do not exceed
the maximum load of firewood of 7 kg. Overloading the appliance voids all the
manufacturer’s warranties.
4.6 Adjusting Primary and Secondary Air Inlet
The control of the primary and secondary air inlet is simultaneous and is done with a single
regulation control, located under the combustion chamber door.
The optimum regulation of the air inlet can vary according to various factors, such as the
chimney flue, the temperature of the cookstove and, the quality of the firewood (moisture, size
and shape).
Do not alter the air regulation control to increase firing for any reason.
In order to avoid burns while regulating air flow and opening the doors, always use
the cold hand provided with the stove.
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