Operating instructions, Riva avanti riva cube, Using the riva for the first time 3. burning wood – Stovax RVF40AVM User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1.17 RIDDLING GRATE

When burning solid fuel de-ash the firebed, using the

riddling grate system as shown below.

De-ash the firebed, using the riddling grate system.
To do this lower the ash cover (see 1.10) below the door,

then insert the ash pan tool into the socket as shown and

move the primary air control vigorously left to right, this

causes the ash to fall down onto the ashpan.
Never operate the grate with your bare hands

2.1

When new it is best to burn the fire at a low output for the

first few days of use. This will allow the construction to

settle and all fixing glues and paint to fully cure.

AVOID TOUCHING THE PAINT DURING FIRST PERIOD

OF USE.

2.2

During this time the appliance may give off some

unpleasant odours, and we recommend that you keep the

room well ventilated during this period to avoid a build-up

of fumes.

3.1

Open the Airwash control fully and open the Primary air

control to approximately 25% open.

3.2

Place some pieces of firelighter or dry crumpled paper on

the grate and cover with some small pieces of dry kindling

wood. Light the paper or firelighters. Do not burn plastics.

3.3

To avoid the build-up of condensation on the door glass it is

advisable to leave the door slightly open as the fire

establishes, and the glass warms.

3.4

As the fire becomes established add larger pieces of wood

and fully close the door. Do not leave the stove with the

door open as this could over-fire the stove and cause

permanent damage.

3.5

As the fire becomes established close the Primary air

control and control the burn rate using the Airwash control

only.

3.6

To burn wood efficiently it is best to allow a bed of ash to

build-up on the grate, and control the combustion using the

Airwash control only.

3.7

Before re-fuelling the stove it is advisable to first rake the

embers evenly over the firebed then open the Airwash

control fully for a few minutes, to establish a glowing bed

before adding new logs.

RIVA AVANTI

RIVA CUBE

PR7170

PR7092

2. USING THE RIVA FOR THE FIRST TIME

3. BURNING WOOD

OPEN

AIRWASH AIR CONTROL

PR7171

PR7094