• It is important to ensure that the door of the stove is shut tight, which means that the sealing rope is not frayed and is in good condition. If the sealing rope is not intact it will lead to fake draft entering the firebox causing less efficient combustion that is difficult to control.
• Always check the fireproof bricks in the firebox. It is okay for the bricks to be cracked but if they have started to crumble, they must be replaced. If the bricks to not hold their original shape, the insulation in the firebox is reduced, and the combustion temperature becomes too low for efficient combustion.
• If you feel your stove needs a “face lift” to regain its former beauty, it can be easily achieved by applying some paint. Morsø markets a series of maintenance products such as heat resistant, rustproof paint and stove polish.
• If you are having trouble keeping the glass in the door clean and free of soot, there are some guidelines you can follow. First, ensure that the firewood is dry, because burning of damp wood is one cause of soot on the glass and in the chimney. Another important thing to consider is the size of the logs. Firewood must be split so that the logs are not too large.
Ultimately, it is important to operate the air supply correctly. If there is too little air the gasses from the wood are not burnt and lie on the glass as soot. Lack of air can also cause the combustion temperature to be too low, which results in soot in both the stove and chimney. |
