Soluon S4 User Guide
BK738 Page 9
3 Recommended fuels
3.1 Wood
As a natural and renewable fuel, wood is the first choice for burning, however burning
wood requires a little effort and planning.
Any type of wood is suitable (though hardwood is preferable) provided it is well
seasoned and has a moisture content below 20%. This usually implies that the timber
has been suitably stored to allow moisture to evaporate for at least 9 months in the case
of soft wood, and at least 24 months in the case of hard wood. We recommend that for
general burning, wood should be split into logs of no more than 100mm (4 inches)
diameter.
If, when burning wood, you see signs of sticky tar inside the appliance or chimney, your
wood is ‘green’ or too wet and requires further seasoning. An electronic moisture meter
can be obtained in order to determine the moisture content of your wood fuel.
Wet wood must not be used as this will greatly contribute to the creation of tar and
creosote which may, in extreme cases, run down the chimney in liquid form. This will
seriously damage both the chimney and the appliance and increase the risk of a
chimney fire.
3.2 Mineral Smokeless (Solid Fuel)
The appliance has been approved to burn mineral smokeless fuels.
It is important to ensure that your fuel is intended for use in a stove or closed appliance.
Modern stoves are designed for use with the cleaner burning and smokeless fuels.
Hamlet stoves, recommends the use of approved smokeless fuels which have been
deemed suitable for use on closed appliances including multi fuel stoves or boilers.
Authorised fuels suitable for Smoke Control Areas, please see
(https://smokecontrol.defra.gov.uk/fuels)
For additional advise on fuels, please refer to the Solid Fuel Association
(www.solidfuel.co.uk)
DO NOT BURN Bituminous house coal or petroleum coke in this appliance.
PLEASE NOTE : All test data, outputs and efficiencies stated in this instruction manual
were obtained by burning ‘Maxibrite’ mineral smokeless fuel.
DO NOT BURN Any form of plastics in this appliance.
