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Operating Instructions
This Fire Bowl is designed for use only with wood. Before
rst use make sure all labels, packaging and protective
lms have been removed from the Fire Bowl.
Lighting
The secret to lighting the Fire Bowl successfully is good
preparation of the re and using dry fuel.
1. Begin with a base of single sheets of dry newspaper
formed into st sized balls. Place these into the base of
the Fire Bowl.
2. Get dry kindling about matchstick thickness. It is
important they are dry - manuka twigs are ideal. Place
this kindling on top of the newspaper taking care not
to crush the paper down as this will reduce the air gap
and starve the re of oxygen.
3. On top of the matchstick thick kindling add two good
handfuls of sticks about pencil thickness.
4. Finally have to hand a good supply of dry wood about
thumb thickness. Keep this to one side for now.
5. Now place a match or lighter to the dry paper at the
base of Fire Bowl. You can light it in a couple of places.
The volume of smoke and ame will increase as the
paper catches the matchstick thick twigs alight and in
turn this lights the pencil thick twigs.
6. When the ames appear through the top of the loaded
Fire Bowl fuel then you can add the thumb thick wood
with care, a few pieces at a time, to build up the fuel
supply in the Fire Bowl. Once a good ember bed is
established thicker wood can be added.
Note: Split wood generally burns better than round wood.
All wood should be dry. Burning green wood will lead
to a smoky ‘cold’ re. Do not burn plastic as it gives o
harmful smoke for both you and the environment.
Extinguishing
• Allow re to burn itself out and don’t leave until the
re is fully extinguished.
• DO NOT use water to extinguish as this is dangerous
and can cause damage to this outdoor Fire Bowl.
• If you must leave before the re burns itself out,
smother the re with a bucket of sand to extinguish.
Check the re is fully extinguished before leaving.
Cleaning and Care
CAUTION: All cleaning and maintenance should be done
when Fire Bowl is cool and with the fuel supply removed.
Check the Fire Bowl regularly to ensure it is safe to use.
If there is any sign of damage DO NOT use until repairs
are made.
Abrasive cleaners will damage this product. Never use
oven cleaner to clean any part of Fire Bowl.
1. Wipe surfaces clean with mild dishwashing detergent
or baking soda.
2. For stubborn surfaces use a citrus based degreaser and
a nylon scrubbing brush.
3. Rinse clean with water.
When not in use store in a dry location, and if possible
cover the Fire Bowl to protect it from the elements.
It is quite normal for the Fire Bowl to develop an aged
look after several res. Over time it may develop surface
rust, which is normal and due to natural weathering,
particularly if it is left outdoors uncovered.
