{"id":3039,"date":"2011-05-03T23:20:15","date_gmt":"2011-05-03T23:20:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/armaghelectrical.com\/blog\/?p=3039"},"modified":"2012-12-31T16:25:22","modified_gmt":"2012-12-31T16:25:22","slug":"how-to-light-a-multi-fuel-stove","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.armaghelectrical.com\/blog\/how-to-light-a-multi-fuel-stove\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Light A Multi-Fuel Stove"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"How<\/a><\/p>\n

Lighting A Multi-Fuel Stove<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Lighting a Multi-Fuel Stove<\/a><\/strong> is a skill which can be easily and quickly picked up with our simple to follow steps below. It’s important to remember that with a Multi-Fuel Stove\u00a0you are aiming for a strong GLOW and not a \u00a0flame. We hope you find it helpful.<\/span><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Before lighting the stove, ensure that any build-up in the firebox has been removed and that the ashpan has been emptied.<\/span><\/p>\n

2.<\/strong> On stoves with spin valves (this includes the Stanley Oisin, Oscar, Fionn and Tara), open the spin valve by turning it anti-clockwise.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Arange\u00a0a few sheets of\u00a0loosely\u00a0crumpled balls of newspaper in the centre of your grate.<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Place a few small sticks, kindling or an approved firelighter\u00a0on top of your crumpled leaving plenty of space between for the air to circulate.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.<\/strong> Ignite the paper in several places with a match or lighter and close the door.<\/span><\/p>\n

6.<\/strong> When the fire is well established add fuel to the firebox, but do not overload. Stoves with a spin valve should be adjusted to the required setting.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.<\/strong> Never allow the ashpan to overfill, doing so will result in the grate burning out prematurely (leaving a small amount of ash in the firebox is\u00a0desirable though and can aid the lighting process).<\/span><\/p>\n

8.<\/strong> Waste ash should be placed securely in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should in turn be placed on a non-combustible floor and well away from all combustible materials while awaiting final disposal (we recommend the\u00a0Stanley Ashmaster)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

N.b.<\/strong> Never ever use flammable liquids such as petrol or paraffin to start or freshen the fire in a stove<\/span><\/p>\n

Cresote\/Tar Formation And The Need For Removal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

When some solid fuels with a high moisture content are burned slowly they produce tar and other organic vapours which when combined form creosote. These creosote vapours usually condense as residue in the relative cool of the stoves chimney flue. <\/span>Creosote, \u00a0when ignited produces an\u00a0extremely hot fire and can pose a danger. As such you should ensure that your stoves flue and chimney is professionally cleaned twice a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Important Fire Safety Points<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

To provide reasonable fire safety all homes with and without a Multi-Fuel Stove should give serious consideration to the following:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1. <\/strong>Install and maintain smoke detectors<\/span><\/p>\n

2. <\/strong>Purchase a small class \u2018A\u2019 fire extinguisher<\/span><\/p>\n

3. <\/strong>Prepare a practical evacuation plan an discuss it with your family<\/span><\/p>\n

4.<\/strong> Form a plan to deal with a chimney fire, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n