Rais Sira Installation, Use and Maintenance Manual - Robeys Ltd

ENGLISH RAIS - manual for SIRA & SIRA SOAPSTONELighting and fuellingTo light the stove, use alcohol briquettes or similar, as wellas approx. 2 kg of firewood, split into kindling sticks. Setthe air damper to the fully open position.ENGLISHRAIS - manual for SIRA & SIRA SOAPSTONEWhen the flames are clear - after approx. 5-10 min. - closethe door.Damper - see adjustment of air damper.TIPS before firing up:Open a door or window close to the wood burning stove.If there is a “storm” in the stove coming from the chimney,it is advisable to place a screwed-up piece of newspaperbetween the upper baffle plate and the chimney, set thepaper on fire, and wait until you hear a “rumbling” noise inthe chimney. This means that there definitely is a draughtin the chimney and you avoid smoke in the room.After approx. 10-20 min. - when you have a good bed ofglowing embers - add 2-3 pieces of wood.Leave the door ajar until the fire has caught on properly -close the door.Damper - see adjustment of air damper.After approx. 5 min. - or when the flames are clear andstable - close the damper gradually.It is recommendable to have a layer of ash of approx.20 mm, as it has an insulating effect.Light the fire and shut thedoor, leaving the door ajarapprox. 10-15 mm.Note!During operation thedoor should alwaysremain shut.2425