Firestorm Stoves - the Firestorm 6.5Kw Stove
The technical specification of the Firestorm 6.5Kw stove is as follows: output, 6.5Kw; height 670mm, depth 305mm, width 580mm; clearance to combustibles, side 450mm; pedestal option; stove weight 100kg; stainless and brush steel plinth option; flue size 125mm; height to centre of flue (rear) 540mm; depth to centre of flue (top) 125mm.
Recomended Fuel
For best results use well seasoned hardwood such as Oak, Beech or Ash. Allow wood to dry out under cover in well-ventilated conditions for at least 12 months. Wood is ready for burning when radial cracks appear in the end of the logs.
Burning wood that is not seasoned will result in tar being deposited in the stove, in the flueways and on the glass. This build up of tar is hazardous and if it ignites may cause a chimney fire. Resinous softwood burns well and gives a high output for short periods but is not as efficient and does not last as long as hardwood.
Peat: Peat is a fuel conveniently available in some areas and should be burned in the same way as wood.
Anthracite: Smokeless, a natural form of coal burns with great heat and is long lasting.
Ecoal: A new eco friendly smokeless fuel manufactured with 30% renewable materials and produces up to 80% less smoke than traditional coal.
Homefire: Smokeless fuel, a clean burning fuel with good flame picture giving constantly higher heat and can last as much as 40% longer than traditional house coal.
Installing the Firestorm 6.5kw stove
1. The installation must allow for adequate chimney sweeping.
2. Avoid using bends greater than 45° to the vertical. All flue pipe sections should be as close to vertical as possible.
3. All joints in the flue system must be effectively sealed.
4. All flue sockets must face upwards.
5. Check the appliance for soundness of seals between castings and main components and that all
supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted.
On completing the installation, check that all the internal components of the stove are positioned correctly.
Check - ash pan, baffle, iron grate, side and back bricks.
Arranging the flue plug for rear or top outlet
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