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Product Overview
The Firebelly Model FB is a woodburning stove with a weight of 50kg and a nominal heat output of 4KW. It adheres to local building regulations and European standards.
The Firebelly Model FB is a woodburning stove with a weight of 50kg and a nominal heat output of 4KW. It adheres to local building regulations and European standards.
Operating Instructions
- Lighting the Stove: Start with small fuel amounts, gradually increasing. Keep air controls fully open initially, adjusting once the fire is established.
- Wood Burning Tips: Use well-seasoned wood with moisture content below 20%. Avoid unseasoned wood and inappropriate materials like plastics.
- Running Temperatures: Maintain flue gas temperatures between 150°C and 300°C for efficiency. Avoid overheating.
- Cleaning and Maintenance: Regularly clean the glass and check for soot. Sweep the chimney annually.
Installation Instructions
- Building Regulations: Follow local and national standards. Consult a chimney sweep for checks.
- Positioning and Clearances: Ensure clearances from combustibles and proper hearth dimensions.
- Chimney Requirements: Inspect and clean the chimney before installation. A flue pipe damper may be needed for strong drafts.
Safety and Maintenance
- Chimney Fire Protocol: Close air controls, keep the door shut, and call emergency services in case of a chimney fire.
- Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain the stove, replacing parts as recommended.
Additional Notes
Each installation is unique, and optimal operation is learned through experience. Ensure proper ventilation and avoid using extractor fans in the same room.
Each installation is unique, and optimal operation is learned through experience. Ensure proper ventilation and avoid using extractor fans in the same room.
Air Control and Combustion Efficiency
Efficient operation requires sufficient air intake through the top air control. Opening it enhances the air shield system's efficiency. Avoid running the stove at too low a temperature.
Efficient operation requires sufficient air intake through the top air control. Opening it enhances the air shield system's efficiency. Avoid running the stove at too low a temperature.
Smoke Issues
To prevent smoke when opening the stove door, avoid opening it with high flames. Poor chimney performance may cause smoke issues; consult a chimney sweep. Ensure any flue damper or stabilizer is open.
To prevent smoke when opening the stove door, avoid opening it with high flames. Poor chimney performance may cause smoke issues; consult a chimney sweep. Ensure any flue damper or stabilizer is open.
Uncontrollable Combustion
May be due to a damaged door seal, which should be replaced. Excessive chimney draft can be managed with a draft stabilizer, with advice from a chimney sweep.
May be due to a damaged door seal, which should be replaced. Excessive chimney draft can be managed with a draft stabilizer, with advice from a chimney sweep.
Firewood Grades and Characteristics
The document provides a table of firewood types, their botanical names, burning characteristics, and grades. Examples include:
The document provides a table of firewood types, their botanical names, burning characteristics, and grades. Examples include:
- Alder (Alnus): Low quality, Grade 1.
- Apple (Malus): Needs seasoning, burns well, pleasant smell, Grade 3.
- Oak (Quercus): Excellent firewood, Grade 4.
Warranty Information
The stove has a two-year guarantee covering defects from faulty workmanship during normal use, excluding replaceable parts like glass and door seals.
The stove has a two-year guarantee covering defects from faulty workmanship during normal use, excluding replaceable parts like glass and door seals.
For further information, contact Firebelly Stoves at Lee Bridge Ind. Est., Halifax, HX3 5HE, UK, or visit their website at www.firebellystoves.com.
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