CLEANFLUE NI CUSTOMER INFORMATION
Coal Fire Instructions
How to light a multi-fuel stove with smokeless coal
Using the correct smokeless fuel and following good burning practice will protect your appliance and flue system, and help keep your home warm and safe.
THE FOUR-STEP PROCESS
- 1Prepare the stove
Clear excess ash, charcoal and debris, including the ash pan below the grate. Leave only a thin insulating layer on the firebox floor. Open the air-wash and primary-air controls to allow air into the firebox and help keep the glass clear.
- 2Build a base
Place crumpled or folded newspaper and firelighters in the grate. Add dry wood kindling in a loose lattice, then a small shovel of smokeless coal. Do not add too much at this stage.
- 3Light the fire
Light the firelighters with a match or lighter. Allow the kindling, paper and coal to catch. When the fire is burning vigorously, close the stove door.
- 4Add coal
As the first coals catch and glow, add larger coals gradually, stacking them with gaps between pieces. Add more only once the fire is established.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- Use smokeless coal only
- Never use house coal in a stove
- Do not mix wood logs and coal in the same fire
- Keep air controls correctly set
- Sweep the chimney regularly
NOT RECOMMENDED
- Do not mix wood and coal
- Do not overload the stove
- Do not burn wet or unseasoned fuel
- Do not let the fire smoulder for long periods
- Do not block air vents or controls
SUITABLE SMOKELESS COALS SHOWN IN THE GUIDE
Larger than egg size; excellent heat output and long burn time.
Ideal for smaller stoves; good heat output and easy control.
Smaller authorised fuel for smokeless zones; good for overnight burn.
Uniform size for even burning; suitable for stoves and inset appliances.
Hard natural fuel with very high heat output and long-lasting burn.
WHY USE SMOKELESS COAL?
- High heat output and long burn time
- Produces less smoke and emissions
- Keeps the stove and flue system cleaner
- Can be efficient and cost-effective
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Smokeless coal is manufactured and can reach very high burning temperatures. The supplied guide warns that those temperatures may increase wear on a stove and flue system compared with lower-temperature fuels such as wood.
Use only fuel authorised for your appliance, operate the controls correctly, and maintain the appliance and flue regularly.