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Storage of wood
A water content of a maximum of 20% is achieved by storing the wood for a minimum of one year,
preferably two years, outdoors under a lean-to. Wood stored indoors has a tendency to become too
dry and combust too quickly. However, it might be advantageous to store fuel for lighting a fire indoors
for a few days prior to use.
Recommended dimensions
The dimensions of the fuel are important to good combustion. The dimensions should be as follows:
Fuel type Length in cm Diameter in cm
Wood for kindling a fire (finely chopped) 25-30 2-5
Chopped wood 25-30 7-9
Opening and closing the door
Always hold the handle in the middle when opening and closing the door to avoid putting uneven pres-
sure on the door lift mechanism.
Please note that it is important not to let go of the handle when opening and closing the door. The glass
could be damaged if the door is allowed to open or close on its own.
Soapstone
Soapstone is a natural product that must be allowed to adapt to changes in temperature and great care should
therefore be taken the first few times the stove is used. We recommend following the procedure below:
1. First firing
Place a number of lightly rolled sheets of newspaper in the stove. Then lean some small, extremely dry
kindling with diameters of between 3 – 5 cm vertically against the paper and light it. After it has been lit
and when it is burning well, add some more kindling. When the fire has gone out, open the door and let
it stay open while the stove cools to room temperature.
2. Second firing
Fill the combustion chamber slightly less than half way up with dry wood with diameters of between
approximately 6 – 10 cm. Light it in a similar way to the first firing – let it burn and allow the stove to
cool to room temperature before the next firing.
3. Third firing
Repeat the procedure used in the second firing, but use more wood this time. Let the fuel burn and allow
the stove to cool after the fire has gone out.
Firing (Drawing E)
Move the regulation lever (1) all the way up (max. primary air). Put an amount of split kindling wood cor-
responding to approx. 2-3 logs (approx. 2 kg) into the stove. Put 2 firelighters between the uppermost
layers of kindling wood. Light up and allow the fire to gradually spread.
During firing, condensation may form on the inside of the glass. To remedy this, lift the door approx.
5 cm and keep it in this position until the glass is clear again (for approx. 30 sec.). When the kindling wood
has caught fire, bring the lever (1) back to the middle setting.
If the fire is quenched by the regulation, reset the regulation lever to the maximum setting until the fire
has caught on better. Return the regulation lever to the middle setting. Let the kindling wood burn out
completely until there are no more visible flames. You may then put in firewood.
