After installation of a new gallery firplace product from us we recommend a few steps before using the fire to its full capability. Make sure that the fire has been correctly treated before use ie Limestone has been sealed and for the cast iron fireplaces with a highlighted or full polish finish that the light oil applied prior to delivery has been removed with WD40 or metal polish. For all our Multi Fuel Stoves ensure that the fire cement is packed in ready to cure as the heat from the first fires hardens it.
The second process is one called Tempering this is where a few small fires are lit in either the stove or the fireplace to get the cast iron used to the heat from solid fuel this is a very important process as you need to draw the moisture from the cast iron before getting a roaring fire going. We recommend burning wood for the first 5-6 fires in small amounts gradually building up to Normal fire size you can then swap to coal as it will be now ready. If this process is not followed the Cast Iron is sure to crack, we would also recommend using the tempering process the 1st time you relight it after any period of time when the fireplace has not been in use to avoid serious damage to the fireplace.Following these simple instructions will give you years of service from any of our products.
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