How to Light a Fire
Each stove may behave differently due to numerous variable conditions ranging from weather conditions, the type of wood to be burnt, the dryness of the wood, and the chimney/flue configuration/temperature which can affect the draw.
Generally speaking it is a good idea to keep an insulating layer of ashes from earlier fires in the bottom of the stove.
Before lighting the stove ensure that all air controls are fully open.
Place two pieces of split wood in the bottom of the firebox. Put kindling wood on top of this and fire starters between the two layers of wood. Finally put another piece of split wood on the top and light the fire starters. Then leave the door ajar in order to ensure an optimal draught.
After 0-20 minutes, the heat will provide a draught through the chimney, and you can close the door completely and adjust the valves to the desired level of heat. Please note that the weather plays an important part during the lighting of the stove. On a clear day, it might not be necessary to add air in the lighting phase; on a day with bad weather, it might take longer before the stove and the chimney have reached optimal working conditions.
We have two videos that you can watch, one shows how to light a Scan stove and the other shows in greater detail how to light a Efel Harmony stove. If lighting a fire is proving a struggle be patient! It is often a matter of trial and error, for any further advice ring us.
Please note that kindling and fire starters as well as dry wood supplies are available for sale from our showroom.
How to light a Scan Stove.
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How to light a Harmony Stove.
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