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WESTFIRE · WF36 WF37
Basic positions of air sliders during operation
You will need to become familiar with your stove in order to be able to regulate the secondary air intake correctly,
as factors such as the quality and height of your chimney, the quality of your fuel and the external conditions play a
large role in your stove performance. It is easy to see whether the stove is functioning correctly; however
incomplete combustion may lead to a build-up of hard, shiny soot on the inside of your stove and glass.
To prevent sooting of the chamber and glass, supply with secondary air and check that your wood is dry. It is
important to check the draft conditions before lighting your stove. For instance this may be done by crumpling
a piece of newspaper, placing it in the combustion chamber and lighting it. The draft conditions are good if the
smoke is drawn away through the chimney.
Very damp weather can affect the draught of the stove and therefore more secondary air may be needed. Very still,
cold and clear days induce more draught and the setting for secondary air may be less than nominal settings. Such
adjustments will become normal once you are familiar with your stove.
It is easy to see whether the stove is functioning correctly. Incomplete combustion will be shown by:
1) The inside of the fire chamber firebricks having a black dusty build up
2) A build-up of hard shiny soot on the inside of the glass
3) Dark smoke out of the chimney
To prevent sooting of the chamber and glass supply with more secondary air and check that the wood is dry.
CONTROLS ON WF UNIQ36 / WF UNIQ37
Door operation
When opening the door of your Westfire stove, always wear the glove that is provided to protect your hand from
possible heat. The handle pulls out right, away from the fire. When shutting the door, push the door closed and
push the handle until the handle firmly closes.
WOOD FUEL
IMPORTANT: Never use toxic wood such as chipboard, impregnated or painted wood.
Good quality wood is the most important factor in your stove working efficiently and cleanly. Always use dry
firewood. The dryness of the firewood plays an important role since the use of wet wood results in poor fuel
economy and may cause a tarry sooty film on the internals of the stove.
Newly cut wood contains 60-70% water, making it totally unsuitable for use as firewood.
Newly cut wood should be stacked and air dried under cover for two years before being used as firewood.
SMOKELESS COAL, HOUSE COAL AND PETROLEUM COKE ARE NOT SUITABLE FOR USE IN THIS STOVE; ITS USE WILL
INVALIDATE THE GUARANTEE.
SOLID SMOKELESS FUELS - WESTFIRE WF UNIQ36 / WF UNIQ37 models are NOT suitable for use with smokeless fuels
and have not been tested to the relevant European standard. Only use wood for these stoves.
Overnight burning
High temperatures gives a high product efficiency, which is also good for the environment.
Low temperatures with using your stove burning overnight, gives low efficiency and higher emissions.
For this reason Westfire cannot recommend overnight burning.
As a night time regime we recommend that the fire is loaded when hot and burnt for five minutes with the
secondary air valve fully open, until the new wood has taken over and is burning. Close the secondary air valve
to its operational position.
When returning to the stove in the morning the fire will have burned out. Relight the stove by following the
instructions on page 14. Beware as the ash bed will have hot embers.
Use of operating tools
Always use the glove provided when handling parts that are likely to be hot. This applies both when the stove is
in use and not in use.
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