ACR STOVES MV2CL, Technical Manual

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User Instructions
Please note that during the first firing, we recommend a small fire is lit and
that you slowly increase the temperature to enable the various parts to
expand normally.
You may also experience fumes and a haze being given off by the stove
during the first firing and possibly for the next couple of firings as the paint
cures. This is normal but please ensure that the room is well ventilated
during this period.
The appliance should not be operated in mild weather with smokeless fuel.
Under certain weather circumstances e.g. fog the chimney will not draw
sufficiently and could cause asphyxiation. Either await better weather or
burn wood only.
In the rare event of a malfunction due to overheating or a chimney fire, the
air slides should be shut down completely and the fuel allowed to burn out.
In the event of a chimney fire, once the air slides have been closed
completely, dial 999 for assistance. If the appliance has overheated, the
appliance will need to be inspected for any damage before it can be
operated again.
Recommended Fuels
Wood – hardwood such as ash, oak and beech which have been cut for at
least 2 years and stored under shelter. The logs should have a maximum
moisture content of 20%. Maximum log length 350mm, maximum width
125mm.
Smokeless Fuels – such as Anthracite, Phurnacite, Ancit
Prohibited Fuels
Green wood – i.e wood which is less than 2 years old with a moisture
content of above 20%
Recovered wood – i.e pallets, railway sleepers etc. These will have been
chemically treated and will pollute the atmosphere and possibly overheat
the appliance.
Housecoal or Bituminous coal – these fuels will soot up the airways of the
stove and possibly overheat the appliance.
Petroleum Based Coke – this will overheat the appliance and possibly
damage the unit.
Liquid fuels.