RAIS attika Q-BE INSERT User Manual

14English RAIS/attika - User Manual Q-BE INSERTWe do not recommend stoking with painted, laminated or impregnated wood, woodwith a synthetic surface, painted refuse wood, chipboard, plywood, domestic waste,paper briquettesand pit coal, as this will produce malodorous smoke, which could be poisonous.When firing with the above-mentioned items and amounts larger than those recommended,the stoveis subjected to a larger amount of heat, which results in a higher chimney temperature andlower efficiency. This can result in the stove and chimney becoming damaged and would voidthe warranty.The calorific value of the firewood is closely connected to the moisture level of the firewood.Moist firewood has a low heatvalue. The more water the wood contains, the more energy it takes for this water to vaporise,resulting in this energy being lost.ONLY USE RECOMMENDED FUELSThe following table shows the calorific value of different types of wood, which have beenstored for 2 years,and which have a residual moisture of 15-17%.Wood Dry wood, kg/m3 compared to beech/oakHornbeam 640 110%Beech and oak 580 100%Ash 570 98%Maple 540 93%Birch 510 88%Mountain pine 480 83%Fir 390 67%Poplar 380 65%1 kg of wood yields the same heat energy irrespective of wood type.1 kg beech merely takes up less space than 1 kg of fir.Drying and storageDrying wood takes time. Proper air drying takes approx. 2 years.Here are some tips:• Store the wood sawn, split and stacked in an airy, sunny place, which is protected againstrain (the south side of the house is particularly suitable).• Store the firewood stacks at a hand’s breadth apart, as this ensures that the air flowingthrough takes the moisture with it.• Avoid covering the firewood stacks with plastic, as this prevents the moisture from escap-ing.• It is a good idea to bring the firewood into the house 2-3 days before you need it.