Ive rebuilt quite a number of no3s, mostly the newer model which was the top draught version.
Are you sure there is an ash pan missing because from memory they were a wood burning model where the fire sits on a solid plate?
the main thing you need to check is how good the fire cement seams between panels are ,block off the flue with a smoke bomb inside and if it smoke from the joints it will need dissmantling and resealing. Do this outside of course!
Multifuel or coal burning appliances have bars and an ashpan and a vent that allows air from under the fire but woodburners require air above the seat of the fire .
Your stove doesnt have a very advanced air system and as such will not be as economical as the modern day equivilants but is still a nice stove to have
litl
Are you sure there is an ash pan missing because from memory they were a wood burning model where the fire sits on a solid plate?
the main thing you need to check is how good the fire cement seams between panels are ,block off the flue with a smoke bomb inside and if it smoke from the joints it will need dissmantling and resealing. Do this outside of course!
Multifuel or coal burning appliances have bars and an ashpan and a vent that allows air from under the fire but woodburners require air above the seat of the fire .
Your stove doesnt have a very advanced air system and as such will not be as economical as the modern day equivilants but is still a nice stove to have
litl