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How to light a Portadown Fireplaces wood fire!

- How does a Portadown Fireplaces wood fire work- The right fuel- How to start a wood fire- What to do after that- Efficiency- Prepare for the season

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How does a Portadown Fireplaces wood fire work

Airwash – enables a good combustion and a clean glass

Secondary air (via back panel) – enables a clean combustion

Primary air (through grate) To start up the fire and get extra air

While burning one should leave the air wash and secondary always openWhen the fire works perfectly, close the primary air

The right fuelHard kind of wood

Beech wood Oak wood Ash wood Birch wood

Soft kind of wood (white wood, pine wood) burn faster and have a lower efficiency rate.

Use split wood (without bark)

Dry wood between 1 – 2 years

Always use ventilated storage

The classical method:

From the bottom of the fire box

- Causes a lot of smoke- Chimney is not being heated good enough

How to start a fire

The clean and good method:Light the fire from the TOP (just like a candle)

After max 20 minutes the fire burns without smoke!As a result of that no nuisance for the environment; also watch the

following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=bHbGUeioLQY

How to start a wood fire

As soon as the fire burns good and the first charge is burned up: Close primary air Not too much logs per load charge:

2 or 3 logs, 1 layer Manufacturer always gives advice on the quantity of logs

Secondary air and air wash open. If necessary; do adjust

Burn clean and economical

OR

Reload when the last flames are extinguished A new load ignites the best when the ashes are still red hot, Never close the secondary air and the air wash when temperature is raising, After the burning close the air valves only when the ashes have cooled down

sufficiently, Remove the ashes regularly, The size of the appliance must suit the room(s) that need(s) to be heated If you have a valve/ damper in your chimney, always have it open when using

the appliance

Burn clean and economical

Efficiency

Useful warmth (75% - 80%)= efficiency

Loss (25% - 20%)

Efficiency

The efficiency is being influenced by: The moisture content of the wood (preferably between 16%-20%) The quality of the chimney The quantity wood logs (too much/little has a negative effect) The position of the air valves (wider open has a negative effect)

ApplianceCheck the sealingCheck the air valves

ChimneyHave the chimney sweptReduces the risk of a chimney fireImproves the efficiency

Fuel (wood)Make sure you have sufficient wood. Wood that one can buy in the trade (such as gas station) is often too wet.

Prepare for the next season